Mr. Andy B. Where to begin?! This guy is an innovative mind and well beyond his years in just about every aspect! He's a fantastic student, son, brother, friend, athlete, public speaker, student senator, the list goes on. Let me shine the spotlight on him for a minute. Andy was an innovator and entrepreneur starting in the 7th grade. He came up with an actionable idea on how to maximize lawn care while providing personalized service, and then followed through with his plan. If you need landscaping or lawn care, Andy is your guy! In between snapping pictures, I got to nerd out and talk about marketing and business strategy (aka my major and one of my areas of interest) with him. Heck yeah! Oh, I might also add that ANDY, an incoming senior in high school, was giving ME, an incoming college junior, time management advice on how to manage a multitude of classes, sports, and extracurriculars. There's much to learn from this guy, no matter your age!
Andy's entrepreneurial spirit is only the beginning of all that makes him incredible. I've known him and his family for over a decade now and even several years ago I remember how he would strike up complex conversations about various topics with my parents. Politics, foreign policy, international affairs, social issues, you name it. It takes a special type of maturity to be well-versed in such issues at a young age. But, that's Andy for you. His insatiable curiosity and desire to stay informed will no doubt be advantageous as he ventures off to college and beyond!
(Even though Andy is mature beyond his years, he's also a chill, down-to-earth, humorous guy. Notably, we spent a considerable amount of time laughing about memes and funny tweets. My type of conversation.)
He's been a loyal, godly friend to my brother Andrew, and I know that my parents (and I!) are very thankful for their friendship. Andy, you've been a great role model throughout the years! One of my favorite memories with Andy, his family, and mine is when we went to Costa Rica to volunteer at an orphanage a couple years ago. As some of the few Spanish speakers on our trip, Andy and I were translators for the week!
Well, Andy, it was an honor to photograph you. Thanks for letting me take your senior photos! Even though we battled some intense heat, you killed your senior photo shoot. I had the most interesting time talking with you throughout the evening. You have so much going for you, and I hope you enjoy your senior year. This is going to sound corny, but never stop dreaming big. You're the type of person who can accomplish anything you set your mind to!
