Walking down the halls of Muleshoe High, just approaching the auditorium, music fills the curious ears of students as the band “Rummaging Neighbors” plays the melody of “Zombies”, originally played by the Cranberries. At that moment inspiration struck through the heart of young Aaron Faver, and he knew what he wanted to progress in.

As students, teachers are known for just their surface personalities, as the average “do your work” kind of dictators. This is the way society tries to perceive them, but at Randall High they are much more. Unknown talents to us, passionate hobbies to them or even more than just a hobby, regardless these qualities give them the right attitude to connect and inspire young adults.

“It just struck me, the way that it was being played, that I wanted to play guitar,” Faver said. 

Faver had dedicated eight years of his life to teaching young adults history, as well as U.S. government. His love for the subjects developed at the age of 12, and in 2008 he finished school at Baylor University. He then pursued his journey of becoming a teacher.

“I needed to explore other fields to see if I didn’t miss my mission in life,” Faver said. “I didn’t, and I’m glad for that.”

Before his teaching years, Faver played in a band called “September Drive”. This was one of the leading influences of his musical lifestyle, as well as working in a record store and as a barista in a coffee shop, where local bands would play. This gave Faver the chance to progress as a musician, have fellowship, and meet big names that helped him grow along the way. Meeting Abbott Darrell, lead guitarist of the heavy metal band “Pantera” had influenced Faver heavily. Spending the whole day learning about each other as people and musicians, this is one of the many unforgettable memories for Faver.

Teaching soon became a bigger part of his life, meaning to put down an instrument for the sake of a new priority, he knew his priorities changed when he was faced with a test. 

“My students needed me to perform more than I needed to perform,” Faver said. 

Randall High staff and faculty are not about the aspects of educational conformity, they go above and beyond that for their students, and Faver is just one prime example. They were once growing teens trying to make it in the world, and their stories are our inspirations to go further in life.