Are you new to Cherokee? Or even new to the whole state of Georgia? Well then you can relate to Matthew on a more personal level because he’s not only new to Cherokee High School but the entire state of Georgia! Cherokee High School is filled with unique individuals from every walk of life. Many people have walked the halls and gone on to make amazing accomplishments. Many memories and friendships have bloomed in the halls of Cherokee High School over many many years.
Today, I sat down with Matthew Salvo to dive a little deeper into his life and get to know him a little better. Filled with personality, hobbies, interest and knowledge I feel I walked away with a new sense of knowledge and maybe even friendship. Not many people know Matthew being that he is from a different state and it is his first year here, but the ones who do know Matthew would agree he’s the light of the room and his personality is contagious. Matthew is a kind, funny, and honorable person who can get along with anyone!
Matthew at dinner with his family in Virginia. (Photo credit Matthew Salvo)
Getting to know Matthew Salvo
Question: If you could travel anywhere, where and why?
Probably Somewhere in Italy, I love the scenery, good food, good weather and nice beaches too I hear.
Question: Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have 2 older sisters. One of them is moved out of the house, shes actually a few states away. Back at home, I have a little 9 year old brother and a 16 year old sister.
Question: What’s it like having a sister a few states away?
We text a lot. She a lot of times in the middle of the day will text me asking me how i’m doing and we also call a lot.
Matthew at home listening to music. (Photo credit: Matthew Salvo)
The first few questions have already taught me a lot about Matthew. He’s a kind hearted kid who has pets and 3 siblings.
QUESTION 3-8
Question: What is the toughest thing you’ve been through?
Throughout my life we’ve moved a lot, so having to adjust to a new area a bunch of times has been a lot and sometimes can just be a roller coaster of emotions.
Question: What do you miss most about where you’re from?
Probably my friends, I have a lot of good friends. We would get together a lot over the weekends and have sleep overs a lot.
Question: Do you have any hobbies outside of school?
One thing I’ve been getting into lately is I’ve been lifting a lot. Lifting weights I take a weight training class which helps and I also go to the gym with my dad on the weekends.
I can really tell Matthew is a genuinely happy person and enjoys life. I’m happy for him getting into lifting because it can help develop some really great habits.
Question: Have you made any plans for after high school?
I would love to go to a college somewhere.
Question: If you were stranded on a island what three things would you bring?
Probably a hatchet, probably a fishing net or a fishing rod and then like a tent.
In the spotlight: Matthew Salvo. (Photo credit Matthew Salvo)
Through the course of this interview I learned a lot about Matthew as a person. He’s a funny, gentle soul who likes to laugh and really likes his family. I learned he has a dog and three siblings, he plans on college and he has actually moved quite about throughout his life which sometimes was hard for him. I’m glad I was able to interview him and I can walk away saying I learned a lot about a new friend. He may be new to Cherokee this year but his personality makes him able to fit right in!
