Sam
Hometown: Portland, Maine
Athletics: Swimming
Clubs: Board of ADAAC (Andover Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee), Co-head of Andover Filmmaking Society
How did you hear about Andover?
My father graduated from Andover in ‘72
Why did you choose Andover?
I wanted to be around my friends 24-7 and be a part of a larger community than back at home.
Favorite faculty member:
Mrs. Scott, my English teacher during lower year, is my favorite faculty member. She is always cheerful and has a light and relaxed personality. Over the course of the school year Mrs. Scott taught me important techniques to critical writing, and, at the same time, made it fun.
Favorite class:
My favorite class so far at Andover was my ceramics workshop with Mr. Zaeder. Four days a week, four classmates and I would gather in the isolated pottery studio and play with clay for several hours. I loved the class because I could incorporate many artistic styles that I had learned in the past into my 3D pieces. In addition, the class served as a break from academics, and I ended up making a few nice bowls and vases.
Why do you enjoy giving tours?
For three summers I have worked at a lobster restaurant in Maine, serving hungry customers their food. Soon after I started the job I realized that I loved helping and interacting with people. As a tour guide, I am able to meet new students and their families as well as support my school. What could be a better job?
Favorite Commons food:
French fries. Plates and plates of them.
Favorite Ryley Room food:
Chicken tenders
What do you do during your down time?
I spend most of my free time with friends— either downtown or on campus in their dorms, at their sports games, and at Commons. Other times I relax and watch a movie or work on an art project.
Favorite Andover tradition:
Head of School Day is by far my favorite Andover tradition. Mrs. Chase shocks the whole school by announcing a day off from classes in the middle of the long winter season—a pleasant and relaxing surprise for everybody.
Best thing about being a boarder:
Living with your friends all day, every day. Your best friends become your family. For me, there is not a better and more unique way to spend my high school career.
One thing you would change about Andover:
Friday night sign-in: make it 11:30 like Saturdays!