SOMERSET, Ky. — Somerset High School standout Colton Correll has a simple philosophy of life. In fact, he can sum it up in just 16 words: “I'm gonna give 110% in whatever it is I do and try to help others."
What You Need To Know
- Somerset High School’s Colton Correll is Governor’s Scholar and Rogers Scholar
- Four-year member of basketball team, won “110% Award”
- Credits role models for his success
- Going to Kentucky to study Civil Engineering
That straightforward approach has served him well. He’s a Governor’s Scholar and on the school’s Beta and DECA Clubs, as well as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He’s also a Rogers Scholar, a distinction awarded to future leaders who will come back and serve Southeastern Kentucky.
“He's so smart,” said his basketball coach Jeron Dunbar. “Over a 4.0 GPA, I think like a 4.2, 4.3. He's always on top of things. He's a perfectionist whenever it comes to his schoolwork and that leads over to basketball and everything else. He wants to do everything the right way. If I ask him to run through a wall, he would do everything he can to run through that wall.”
Colton’s desire to do things the right way extends to his commitment to service. His father works with the Somerset Police Department and Colton said that has helped him get a lot of opportunities to give back to the community, including the local animal shelter and Habitat for Humanity.
“He saw what people have done for him, people who have been in his corner," Dunbar said. "I think he understands how blessed he is and I think he's gonna go above and beyond to help people out.”
Colton’s positive attitude is part of the reason for his success, but so is his willingness to seek the counsel of others. His advice for today’s students looking to thrive?
“Try and get help from people. Because I wouldn't be where I am if it was just me. Looking for role models in anything is a good way to take that first step.”
Colton will attend the University of Kentucky to study Civil Engineering, and he’ll do so with a $1,000 scholarship for being a Spectrum News 1 High School Scholar.
As his coach says, “It gives you hope for the future whenever you see kids like him because you know he's gonna be successful.”