N&O scholar-athlete: Andrew Smith, Western Harnett

Andrew Smith, senior, Western Harnett

College choice: N.C. State.

Overall GPA: 4.1.

Athletics: Football, wrestling, indoor track.

Favorite course: Math.

World’s biggest problem is: Starvation.

I was fascinated to learn: The science behind life, biology.

Most inspiring teacher: Mr. Stull in 2012 because he was easy to understand and comedic.

A book that impacted my life was: “Cry the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton. It showed me the struggle of the less fortunate.

It is hard to believe that we used to: It’s surprising to learn that some used to believe it was possible to bring inanimate objects to life.

Who epitomizes what a good American should be: Abraham Lincoln.

My favorite charity is: Ronald McDonald House.

Is there life on another planet?: It is possible.

Best movie: “The Loft.”

Whose life inspires you: Brad Pitt’s.

Three people (living or dead) that you wish you could meet: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Brad Pitt.

Something that you enjoy that would surprise people: I enjoy playing “Magic: The Gathering” with my brothers.

I wish I had been there for: The Roaring Twenties.

This story was originally published November 2, 2015 at 1:56 PM with the headline "N&O scholar-athlete: Andrew Smith, Western Harnett."