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Our Young Gal – Bethany Moss

July 1, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Vice Captain Parkes Christian School – Bethany Moss

How old are you? I’m 18 years old. 

Were You Named After Anyone? I wasn’t named after a person, but I was named after the town Bethany in the Bible. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? I would pack hot chips with chicken salt, pasta and an iced coffee. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Something to do with animals. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? Instant travel! 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Doing up my old F100, shopping and Railway eats. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? I got caught in a rip at Culburra Beach. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? The country music singer Morgan Wallen – he may not be historical because he’s not dead yet. 

What makes you feel like dancing? Country and early 2000s music. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Hang out with Morgan Wallen, 64 Mustang and travel to Nashville. 

Our Young Bloke – Tyler Boland

June 24, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Vice-captain Parkes Christian School – Tyler Boland

How old are you? 17. 

Were You Named After Anyone? Not that I know of.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Hot chips, pizza scrolls, Solo.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? To be an NBA player.

If you could invent something, what would it be? A time machine.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would spend it on shopping.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Nearly drowned.

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? The basketball player Kobe Bryant.

What makes you feel like dancing? Not much, I don’t normally feel like dancing.

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? World peace, super speed, the ability to fabricate anything from nothing.

Our Young Gal – Arabella McCutcheon

June 17, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Christian School Primary Captain – Arabella McCutcheon

How old are you? I am 11. 

Were you named after anyone? My middle name is after my great grandma. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Plums, mangos and a Caesar salad chicken wrap. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I don’t really know, but right now, I am really into baking, sport and running. So honestly, being a baker, Olympian or a coach would be cool! 

If you could invent something, what would it be? My mum has a beautiful orchard, with passionfruit, figs, apples, lemons, limes and lots more fruit including pretty flowers called snapdragons. But these little types of caterpillars are eating her corn and capsicum and beetroot and birds are pecking off the little apple buds and figs. To stop that from happening I would like to create a massive net that goes over all the orchard, and if the caterpillars or birds try to come in it would have such a bad scent that they will go away safely so that they don’t get hurt. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would give half of it to the Horizon Project (a fundraiser for a church in South Asia), then save up the rest to buy my friends and family presents to surprise them, and buying ingredients to make cakes or pies. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Saying goodbye to my red and blue cattle dog when we had to put her down. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? I would LOVE to meet Jesus! 

What makes you feel like dancing? The rhythm of the music. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? I would wish for world peace, for everyone to believe and praise God willingly, for everyone to go to heaven and for everyone to enjoy life and be kind. 

Our Young Bloke – Zac Herden

June 10, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Primary Captain Parkes Christian School – Zac Herden

How old are you? 11. 

Were You Named After Anyone? The actor Zac Efron. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Chips, sandwich and sour worms. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I want to be a Youtuber. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? A rocket engine that has unlimited fuel.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would buy a green screen, a camera and cool lights for my room. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? When I jumped off a three or four-storey bridge. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Jesus. 

What makes you feel like dancing? Cool music. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Infinite money, no one poor and no more bills.

Our Young Gal – Leilani Lavaka 

June 3, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Christian School Captain – Leilani Lavaka

How old are you? 17. 

Were you named after anyone? No, just a cultural name 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Chocolate, watermelon and salad. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Paediatric oncologist. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? A knowledge transferring book with endless amounts of knowledge. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would give it to my mum after paying for petrol for my car. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Cliff jumping next to a school of dolphins. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Harriet Tubman or Nelson Mandela. 

What makes you feel like dancing? When I blast my historical playlist of the good classics through the house, especially when I’m getting ready for something exciting. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Pet cow, world peace and equality. 

Our Young Bloke – Nicholas Unger

May 27, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Captain Parkes Christian School – Nicholas Unger

How old are you? 17. 

Were You Named After Anyone? No I don’t think so. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Sweet and salty popcorn, Zinger Box, steak sandwich. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? To be a farmer.

If you could invent something, what would it be? Instant travel.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I was hoping for $100,000 to buy myself a chopped Landcruiser, but unfortunately $10,000 doesn’t quite cut it. So, I’d buy myself a new motorbike 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Flown on a plane. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? The founders of John Deere, the machine manufacturing company, John Deere and Charles Deere. 

What makes you feel like dancing? Whenever I am in a happy mood.

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Chopped Landcruiser, trip to America and a waterfront house on a river.

Our Young Gal – Emma Hando

May 20, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Public School Vice-Captain – Emma Hando

How old are you? 12.

Were you named after anyone? No.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Lunch, chips and grapes.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? A sports trainer.

If you could invent something, what would it be? A drone that cleans up the ocean.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? A new camera.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Let my brother and his friends swing me around. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Les Murray.

What makes you feel like dancing? A good beat.

If you found a genie, what would you wish for? A never ending supply of money, a lot of art supplies and my own sports gym.

Our Young Bloke – Lachie MacGregor

May 13, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Public School Vice-Captain – Lachie MacGregor 

How old are you? 11 turning 12. 

Were you named after anyone? No. 

What 3 things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Pizza rolls, salt and vinegar chips and chocolate. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I’d like to be an electrical engineer. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? A cure for cancer. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? VR headset and then send any money left to charity. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? I have been in a really high light house. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Alexander the Great. 

What makes you feel like dancing? Music. 

If you found a genie, what would you wish for? Fame.

Our Young Gal – Anna Orr

May 6, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Anna Orr – Parkes Public School Captain

How old are you? 11

Were you named after anyone? Not that I know of. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Rockmelon, sandwich and crackers.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I would either be a farmer because I love animals or a doctor as I love helping people. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? A cure for cancer. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? To be honest I really don’t know. I’d probably buy food for dinner and cook all the amazing things I’d love to cook. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Seeing a snake. I live on a farm, so

this is a common scare. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Anne Frank, she interests me so much. 

What makes you feel like dancing? Any music with a good beat.

If you found a genie, what would you wish for? For COVID to be gone in a snap of a finger. 

Our Young Bloke – Harry Yelland

April 29, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Harry Yelland – Parkes Public School Captain

How old are you? 12.

Were you named after anyone? No.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? A chicken wrap, Milo bar and an apple.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Play for the Australian cricket team.

If you could invent something, what would it be? A time machine.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I’d spend it on a motorbike.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Driving a header because there are spinning blades in front of you.

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Don Bradman and Shane Warne.

What makes you feel like dancing? Music and my friends.

If you found a genie, what would you wish for? More wishes!

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