Andrew Willis is a 19-year-old student at Not only is Andrew taking 15 credits this semester, but he is also balancing this schedule with spending time with his family, other activities outside of school, and his job.
“I have a lot of things going on in my life right now. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, like now when we are nearing finals, but I’m having fun and that is all that matters,” Andrew said.
Andrew does seem to be having fun. As of right now he is playing soccer and hockey. For his soccer team he currently is second in goals with four in just three games. You can check his stats at the Nighthawk website. His hockey team is practicing as they prepare for their season to start in the summer.
Mike Roos, the hockey team’s starting goaltender said, “Andrew is a great team leader. He pushes each and every one of us to try harder and be better.”
Another sport that will start in the summer is basketball. Andrew will be playing on a league for the first time and he said he looks forward to the challenge.
“I love sports. They help keep me in shape, and they are a great stress relief from school,” he said.
Despite being a full-time student, Andrew lives at home with his family that includes his mom, dad, and three sisters, Rachel, 17, Rebecca, 16, and Sarah, 14. Andrew has said he is very protective of his sisters even though they don’t appreciate sometimes. Andrew is closest to his father though. They both enjoy watching hockey on Sunday afternoons. He has also been there for Andrew whenever he has needed help.
“I don’t think I could be where I am without my family, especially my dad. We have a lot of fun together, and we enjoy spending time together,” he said.
The closeness of his family can be seen anytime you talk to Andrew because he talks about his family in such a high regard. Also, Sarah asked Andrew to be her confirmation sponsor. It is just a showing of how much they all look up to him as a brother.
“I chose Andrew as my confirmation sponsor because he is a good-hearted person who makes good decisions,” said Sarah Willis.
On top of all this he has going on; Andrew has a job that takes up his time. Right now he is getting his lifeguarding license so he can become more of an asset to his place of work.
“My boss told me I could help out the company more by becoming a lifeguard so I’m willing to do that. The extra dollar an hour helped with my decision,” he said.
Andrew has a bunch of other things he enjoys as well. His favorite movies are always comedies, but one in particular is “The Hangover.” Some of his favorite activities include spending time with his friends, and going out to eat after any of the games he is playing in.
“I have a lot of time left to decide what I want to do. Right now I am happy with my life, and I am just enjoying myself,” he said.
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