FAVORITES:

School Subject: Anatomy

Extracurricular Activity: Fishing

Hobbies: Fixing broken items, woodworking, building items

Car: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Store: Best Buy

Musical Artist: Waylon Jennings

Movie: The Godfather

TV Show: South Park

 

FAST FACTS:

Cafeteria Food Must Have: Macaroni and cheese

Last book read that wasn’t required: Anthem

Pet Peeve: When people walk on the wrong side of the stairs

Person You’d Like to Meet: Alan Mulally

Person Most Admired: Woody Hayes

Item Always In Your Locker: Loose-leaf paper

First Job: Sale at The Anderson’s Outdoor Nursery

Top Accomplishment: Holding the top position in my classes’ rankings

 

FUTURE:

After Graduation Plans: I plan to attend Ohio State University to complete a double major in business and mechanical engineering

Career Goal: I plan to open my own business and create innovations in the auto world.

Quote from teacher: “Derek has a strong work ethic which is why he is #1 in his class,” said Virgie Hamrick, counselor. “He is a bright young man with outstanding characteristics.”

-  Information is compiled for The Blade by the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West.

First Published October 6, 2014, 4:00 a.m.