Kirk Barnes

Name: Kirk Barnes

Age: 18

Family: I live with my mom, Kristine, my stepdad, Tim, and my little sister.

City of residence: Corning

Occupation: I'm a senior at Corning High School and I've been preparing to join the military police.

Favorite part of being a student: Just meeting people and seeing my friends.

What part of school would you gladly give up? (laugh) Learning

What do you like most about Corning? That there's not too many people.

What would you like to change in Corning? I think we really need a movie theater.

What is the closest you've been to a famous person? I've seen and met several WWE wrestlers at one of their events. Batista was one.

Tell us about a life-changing experience: When I was younger, my little sister's dad died from rabies after he was bitten by a bat. He took care of us so it effected all of us.

What are your favorite places to go in the area? I like going to the Red Bluff park; it's quiet and pretty nice.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? To have super strength.

What's something you can't live without? Food, I love food.

How do you unwind? Taking long walks around the town.

What's something about yourself that your friends might not know? That I actually use to be extremely shy.

Do you have any pet peeves? Just when someone is rude.

Describe yourself in three words: Fun, obnoxious (sometimes), kind

What kind of pets do you have? An American pitbull named Diesel.

Worst fear: Use to be needles, but I can't think of anything now.

Most embarrassing moment: When a friend pulled my shorts down at the pool. I was 15.

Hobbies/interests: Working out; weightlifting.

Where do you get your news? Usually from the Sacramento Bee

What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Playing football.

What is your dream job? To be a cop.

What are some of your fondest memories? It's probably when our family went to "Sunsplash" - a water park.

Favorite book: "Eragon"

What are your favorite foods? Salad. Bet you thought I'd say hamburgers or something like that.

Favorite musical group: "Skillet"

If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would you be and why? A dog just cause I like them. They're loyal and fun.

What's your guilty pleasure? Video games

What quality in people do you most admire? Kindness

What was your favorite toy as a child? A little toy truck, I still have it.

Favorite superhero? "Super Man"

Favorite movie: "Avatar"

Worst movie ever made: A Snoop Dogg movie... "Doggie House?"

Contact Cindy Monroe at 824-5464 or cmonroe@tcnpress.com.