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Liam Nicklaus of Dixon is Newman Central Catholic High School’s October student of the month.Nicklaus, a senior, is the son of Chad and Julie Nicklaus and has a sister, Layla Nicklaus.What class do you find really engaging and why? I found my sophomore year speech class to be the most engaging. Paul Magnafici did a great job teaching us different techniques and strategies that would help us succeed in class and in the world. The class also helped me become more confident in public speaking. The speech topics were very unique, making them enjoyable and allowing us to apply what we learned in creative ways.What are your career and post-graduation plans? What school(s) or other instruction, travel or endeavors do you have planned? I haven’t made my final college decision yet, but I have narrowed my options down to three schools: Auburn University, Oklahoma State University or the University of Oklahoma. I plan to major in professional flight, and my long-term goal is to one day be a capta