Nov. 28, 2022—Campbell Middle School eighth grade student Lydiannette Santana is a dedicated athlete with the Gators, as she and her teammates just wrapped up their volleyball season and now head into basketball season.

School: Campbell Middle School

Age: 14

Grade: 8

Accomplishments: Santana is a two-sport athlete with the Gators, as she is on both the volleyball and basketball teams. In addition, Santana excels in the classroom where she is enrolled in Algebra I as an eighth grader.

Favorite class: “My favorite two classes are social studies and math because of how they challenge me.”

Favorite things to do after class: “I like spending time with family, playing sports and playing games.”

Favorite website/app: “My favorite app is YouTube.”

Favorite TV show: “Liv and Maddie is my favorite.”

Favorite movie: “My favorite movie is Up.”

Ambition: “I want to become a doctor or nurse. Really, I want to do something to help people.”

What topics/things are you passionate about?: “Helping people and playing sports.”

What inspires you?: “My family and friends.”

What three things can’t you live without?: “My family, friends and food.”

What are you most looking forward to this semester?: “I look forward to challenging myself academically and with my sports.”