Parents: Amy and James Critchley
GPA: 4.348
Favorite subject(s): Band, physics and chemistry
Extracurricular activities: The GoGreen Environmental Club and Marching Band.
Hobbies/Interests: Writing music, playing piano and spending quality time with my doggos.
Plans after graduation: I plan to go to college for engineering.
Sam is proudest of: My ability to set ambitious goals and achieve them. I strive to fill my time with classes and activities that push me to my limits.
Sam makes a contribution by: Helping those around me. One way I do this is in Marching Band, where I volunteer as a sound engineer to fill in a role that is very much needed.
Where Sam sees himself in 10-20 years: I hope to have a graduate degree in a field of engineering that I’m passionate about, which I can use to solve problems and make an important difference in the world. I hope to be living somewhere surrounded by nature with lots of animals.
What concerns Sam in the world: Climate Change and its concerning impact on ecosystems all around the world.
Favorite thing about Lake Orion High School: I appreciate how Lake Orion High School has a wide selection of classes to take at all levels, with many amazing teachers.
Recommending staff member: Michael Steele, Stephen Tighe and Kaitlin Shanks.