December Students of the Month
at Spearman High School
Sponsored by Panhandle First Bank
The December Students of the Month at Spearman High School are seniors, Alayna
Schneider and Max Wright.
Alayna is the daughter of Schane and Dana Schneider and Brianne Wilson. Her siblings include:
Riley Bliss Wilson and Zane, Savannah, and Dax Schneider. Alayna is active in Hansford
County 4-H, Lynxette Varsity Golf, National Honor Society, Green Cord program, and Student
Athletic Training. She is currently serving as the 4-H Vice-President and she is active in livestock
judging, showing pigs, and 4-H educational presentations. Alayna has been named Academic
All-District in golf and as a trainer in additional athletic programs, was named the Top Student of
the Year in Principles of Human Service, was named the 2024 Miss Teen Hansford, and has been
a district winner in 4-H judging and education presentations. Most recently, Alayna was named
Academic All-State 2 nd Team for athletic training during football. She has also been listed on the
All A Honor Roll throughout high school. Alayna is currently a student within the Health
Science Program of Study and she will complete her Certified Nursing Assistant Industry Based
Certification this year, as well. In her spare time, Alayna enjoys hanging out with friends,
listening to music, playing golf, taking care of her pigs and taking naps. Her future plans include
attending Abilene Christian University to major in biology and then attend medical school. The
thing Alayna likes best about Spearman is, “I like the supportive community of Spearman. The
small town has lots of support for the schools.” When asked to describe her senior year in three
words she states, “Challenging, resilient, and insightful.” The event Alayna most looks forward to
is graduation because she is ready to move onto the next chapter of her life. Alayna’s most
influential teacher during her school years is Mrs. Shelby Reagan.
Max is the son of Brandon and Chelsie Baker. He has a younger sister, Cana Baker, and a
younger brother, Boone Baker. While in high school, Max has been involved in Spearman Lynx
football, track, tennis, National Honor Society, Student Council, Green Cord program, and First
Baptist Church Youth. He has been listed on Honor Roll throughout high school, was named the
Football Player of the Week in September, received the Football Offseason Award in 2022, and
was named All-District Honorable Mention Cornerback in 2024. Max has also been named
Academic All-District in football, track, and tennis, and most recently, was named Academic All-
State Honorable Mention in football. In his spare time, Max enjoys working at Five Star
Equipment with his grandfather and step-dad, and spending time with his friends and family. His
future plans include attending Texas Tech University and pursuing a degree in Business
Management. The advice Max has for underclassmen is, “Live in every moment. Be a young
buck while you can.” His senior year in three words, “Arduous, thrilling, and expeditious.” The
event Max is most looking forward to this year is competing in tennis this Spring with his cousin
Matt. Max’s most influential teacher during his school years is Mr. James Layman.
Congratulations to Alayna and Max on being named the December Students of the Month
at Spearman High School sponsored by Panhandle First Bank.