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Age: 18

Hometown: Greensboro

Grade: 12th

Family: Mom, Leslye; dad, Marshall; sister, Lindsay (14); brother, Harrison (8)

Pets: Dog, Sophie

Recent accomplishments/awards: Eagle Scout, National Honor Society, Headmaster’s List, page for N.C. Sen. Don Vaughan, Outstanding Contribution Award in AP U.S. History and Outstanding Contribution Award in AP English Language and Composition
Activities: Varsity basketball, varsity lacrosse, varsity basketball team, admissions ambassador, Spanish club, Student Council, senior class secretary, MEAT Club treasurer, Diversity Club vice president and founding member

Favorite class: social studies/ history

Hardest class: AP statistics

Favorite book: “The Outsiders”

Favorite movie: “Remember the Titans“

Favorite TV show: “Entourage”

Favorite restaurant: Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Favorite band/singer/performer: OAR

Favorite teacher: I have had a lot of great teachers at GDS.

Career goal: Not sure exactly, but I want to be successful in something that I enjoy doing. Probably something in business or medicine.

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