Oxford Wildcat Academic Achiever: Gibson Underwood

Parents: Diane and Don Underwood

GPA: 4.124

Favorite Subject: Math

Extracurricular Activities: Cross country, track and Boy Scouts (just made Eagle Scout).

Interests and Hobbies: Skiing, camping, and I’ve been in orchestra since fourth grade.

Plans After Graduation: Go to college and study chemical engineering.

When I think of the future: Excited to meet new people.

How have you grown as an individual during your years at OHS? Going through leukemia treatment helped me realize what it is actually important, and it helped me learn how to positively deal with adversity.

What advice do you have for incoming freshman? Study and don’t procrastinate.

My greatest achievement so far has been: Becoming an Eagle Scout, participating in sports and keeping my grades up all while going through treatment for leukemia.

I look forward to contributing to my community by: Finding ways to continue to volunteer and help others.

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