Hometown, current residence, age: I’m from Monkton, currently live in Tacoma, Wash., and am 26.
Family: My mother, Elizabeth, my dad, Bob, and my sisters, Anna and Catherine.
What I am up to: I’m currently a sergeant in the Army, and am applying to become a federal agent.
How I got to where I am now: I spent a couple of years at Rochester Institute of Technology, studying Game Design and Animation. I was unable to support myself financially, and ended up doing some VIP security at local conventions. I enjoyed it immensely, and decided to make it a career. I enlisted in the Army, and have since worked as a counter-narcotics investigator, criminal investigator and have been a member of multiple security teams for celebrities, including Gen. Mark Milley and Gary Sinise.
Adults to whom I can attribute my current success: All of the teachers in the school had an impact on my life that got me where I am. I’d like to thank the music department and Mr. Thomas Tailer for everything they did for me. I also want to thank the adults who guided me through my adventures in the Boy Scouts for teaching me valuable life skills and helping to develop my moral compass.
How my Vermont roots have influenced who I am today: One of my favorite things about growing up in Vermont is how willing people are to stop and help each other. This has definitely stuck with me, and I try to do the same wherever I go. Everyone is fighting a battle, and a little help can make a huge difference.
My memories of high school: My high points in high school mainly involved the friends I made and the experiences we had. They always helped me through the low points, which, thanks to them, I can barely remember. 
My advice for this year’s crop of graduating seniors: My advice is to not be afraid of failure. Learn from your mistakes, make improvements, and try again.