Assignment 11 - Will Gregory

My neighbor to my left is Harris Hawkins. Coincidentally, he is also my neighbor to my right in AP US History and behind me in Advanced American Hero in film. From our encounters in class you probably can tell that we get along well but that is actually due to a much longer history that we have as friends. I met Harris some 10 or so odd years ago through our church. He and were and continue to be apart of a small youth community at our church. From a young age, he was always the most fun loving guy you knew. Whether it was in craft class together or at camp retreats he was always willing and ready to have fun and loved allowing others to do so as well. Admittedly, not going to school together and seeing each other at various church events doesn’t build a lot of young kid’s relationships so for many years we remained somewhat distant friends. It wasn’t until I transferred high schools after our freshman year that our relationship began to pick back up and prosper. We went on a mission trip together to New Orleans that summer to help those still suffering from hurricane Katrina. It was on this mission trip when I discovered how truly awesome Harris is. He was so willing to help my father or me with building projects and always brought a positive attitude along with him. He was excited that I was transferring to his school and gave me tons of advice. I was sad to find out that we didn’t get placed in any classes together sophomore year but this year has certainly made up for that. We went on another mission trip this summer and he exemplified the model worker in how he was so willing to help me and those in need. He and I developed a bond over being the only two around that could lift what was needed to be lifted and this bond carried over to this school year. He and I joke around a lot but he always is genuinely caring about how I’m doing and brings a lot of joy into my day. He is an overall awesome dude and I would recommend him to anyone as a seat partner but especially as a friend.