School Zone: Brendan Banker, Ida High School

10/26/2010

FAVORITES

School subject: Architectural drawing

Extracurricular activity: Track

Hobbies: Drumming, jumping, watching television, hanging out with friends.

Car: Pontiac G8 GT

Store: Hollister

Musical artist: System of Dawn

Movie: Super Troopers

TV show: Family Guy

FAST FACTS

Cafeteria food must-have: McMuffin things

Last book read that wasn't required: Dances With Wolves

Pet peeve: People who don't use turn signals

Person most admired: Dwight Howard

Person I'd like to meet: Denard Robinson

Items always in my locker: Calculator, books

First job: Carryout at Foodtown

Top accomplishment: Being All-State twice in a year — music and high jump

FUTURE

After-graduation plans: Go to Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Western Michigan University, or Michigan Technological University and do track or marching band in drum line. I want to study mechanical engineering.

Career goal: Design parts and solve problems via computer.

Quote from teacher: “Brendan is a good all-around student [who] cares about others,” said

Amy Costello, Ida High School teacher. “He is responsible and has represented Ida on numerous occasions. Brendan is a great role model.”

— Information is compiled by Lucas County Educational Service Center for The Blade.