Brace, Rinkes are CHS students of the month

Molly Brace and Jaxon Rinkes were named the Carrollton High School October Students of the Month.
Brace is the daughter of Marissa and Beau Brace of Carrollton. She has a brother, Evan Brace, a sophomore.
At school she is involved in youth to youth group, CHS Club, volleyball and outside of school is a member of youth group.
In her free time, hobbies include arts and crafts with her mom and grandma and she likes to hang out with friends.
Brace is currently undecided on where to attend college but her career plans are to be an occupational therapist.
Who has influenced her and why?
“My parents have influenced me to always push myself and try my best in everything I do,” Brace said.
Her advice for success in life?
“To always have integrity and strive to be the best you can be.”
Rinkes is the son of Jon and Rachel Rinkes of Carrollton. He has one sister, Jillian, a junior in college.
In school he plays baseball, basketball and golf.
His hobbies include “dominating the ping pong table with Cadyn Smith.”
While undecided on a college, his career plans are something in forensics or biology.
What teacher, coach, family member, or special friend has influenced him and why?
“My father gave me the right mindset for sports and life in general,” said Rinkes.
His advice for success in life?
“There is a quote from an unknown person, ‘Everyone must choose one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.’ So live in the moment and focus on yourself.”