The CHIEF December 2019

Upperclass Acts

Griffin Brunner

NAME: Griffin Brunner

NICKNAMES: Grif

FAVORITE AUTHOR/BOOK: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

ROLE MODEL(S): Mr. Vogt and Mr. Blair

MOST POSITIVE MOMENT: Being elected as an Illinois State Scholar

ACTIVITIES @ PTHS: Golf, Tennis, National Honor Society, Madrigals, Tri-M

PET PEEVES: Chewing very loud and slow walkers

FONDEST MEMORY OF HIGH SCHOOL SO FAR: Going to State for tennis two years in a row, hopefully making it three years in a row this year!

WHAT MY FRIENDS WILL REMEMBER ABOUT ME: I think they will remember that I was a smart, funny kid who was friendly to everyone. HOW WOULD YOU SPEND $1,000,000? I would probably put most of the money away in the bank for later in my life, but some money would go to those who are struggling with their lives. IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT 3 ITEMS WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU? A knife, hammock, and a satellite phone LAST WORDS OF ADVICE: “Get to know your teachers and principal/vice principal at PTHS because hey are the nicest people around, and don’t let anyone get in the way of what YOU want to accomplish.”

3 MAJOR AREAS OF INTEREST: Sports, Math, and Business

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I am going to go to college and play tennis somewhere. I do not know which college yet. I am most likely going to study something business related. A goal for me is to end up working on the business side of a professional sports team.

FAVORITE MOVIE: Coach Carter

MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONG: “Battle Scars” by Lupe Fiasco

FAVORITE TEACHERS: Mr. Blair and Mr. Krause