Payton James

What are you teaching/working on at Prep?
My home base is the science department working closely with Mrs. Vickrey to help teach both bio with freshmen and AP bio to the upperclassmen. I’ll be assisting with science help during window and the LRC on Mondays as well as being an assistant rowing coach.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Bothell and spent most time on the east side attending Holy Family Kirkland.

What College or University did you attend?

University of Wisconsin-Madison.

What was the highlight of your summer?

I visited my sister for two weeks, who was studying abroad in Spain.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I can peel a banana with my feet.

What was the most popular song during your senior year of high school?

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

What preparation of potato are you? (fries, baked, sweet potato, hash, etc.)

A baked potato because I can be taken simply or dressed all the way up.

What is your favorite word?
“Schoche”: a little amount.

If you could arrest a person for something that annoys you (but isn’t necessarily a law) what would it be?
Slow walkers.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Rome.

This year, I am excited for…

To be a part of the Prep community again.