Seba Metzler
ST Peter’s College pupil Seba Metzler has never hesitated to rise to a challenge.
The allround high performer is reaping the rewards of his continued hard work and dedication.
‘‘I’m always solving challenges.
‘‘It’s easy to focus on the negatives humanity has to face right now, but we have the capabilities to become better. The world is filled with overwhelming possibilities.’’
A CrossFitloving ballet dancer, Seba said his passion for dance had never been an issue with peers, or the wider Gore community.
‘‘My family moved back to Gore when I was 4, and we looked for something positive and cultural for me to do. That was ballet.’’
He said his love of dance had only grown during the intervening years.
‘‘It’s an outlet for selfexpression. As I’ve begun to write and perform my own choreographed material, it’s helped me grow in confidence, and in my understanding of dance.’’
At his desk, the academic high achiever leaned at present towards the sciences, with a view to entering medicine.
‘‘I grew up around a lot of different medical professionals. There’s just so many fields to explore, so I don’t know where it might end up.’’
He said science helped people to look at the world from different angles.
‘‘Everything I’ve done has been a part of the journey to this point. As long as I’m able to keep solving problems, I’ll be happy.’’
Achievements: Level 1 & 2 with excellence endorsement; Level 1 excellence science, RE, mathematics, English; Level 2 excellence chemistry, biology, RE, history; 1st in: English (201617, 2019); RE (2017, 201921); PE (2017/19); health (2017/19); maths (2017/20); science (201820); social studies (2018/19); commerce (2019/20); history (2020/21); chemistry & biology (2021); Eisteddfod champion (2017/19); dancer in RNZB’s rendition of The Nutcracker (2018); dancer with the British Ballet Organisation’s National Dance Days (2016, 201821); Gore Operatic Society (2010present); Bishop Shield Debate winning team (2018/19); Cultural Blue for dance (2021); solo dance at Hokonui Fashion Awards (2021); Ainge School of Dance completing grades to advanced with distinction (2009present); student council (201618); junior house leader (2020); junior commitment leader (2021); volunteer ballet tutelage; college athletics champion (201621); Rotary Young Achievers Award (2017); Gore Youth NonConformist Award for contributions to male dance (2019); Gore Community Award nominee for outstanding youth leader (2021). Role Model: My mother and father, for leading inspiring, full lives. Hopes for the Future: To study health science at Otago University, then enter the field of medicine.