Max Meyers: Lifer at Galloway
Imagine spending your whole life at the same school until heading off to college. Max Meyers, a senior student at The Galloway School, a Chick-fil-a employee of almost two years, and the student body vice president, has attended Galloway since the age of three. When asked what it was like to be a Galloway-lifer, Max responded, “honestly, it’s good and it’s weird.” He added that the welcoming atmosphere, emphasis on being who you are, and culture has shaped who he is, and he is doubtful another school could have done the same for him. Max can not imagine his life or high school experience without the friends he has grown up with, and they have become very important people to him. Being at Galloway his whole life, this school has become a second home to Max, and he is grateful for all the relationships, experiences, and time he has spent at this school.
Throughout his years at Galloway, Max has fulfilled many goals, achievements, and has been impacted by many amazing experiences. Some events or accomplishments include outdoor ed, excursion, and his clubs. Outdoor ed. is an experience where the whole grade goes on a trip to someplace in nature. Max really enjoyed his class trip to Jekyll Island because he got to bond with classmates he usually did not get to spend time with at school. He also did an independent study excursion where he learned what an operator or franchise owner at Chick-fil-a does. This was very important and impactful to Max, especially because he is so passionate about his job at Chick-fil-a. In addition, Max led a Harry Potter club with his friends for the first two years of high school and created Avatar - The Last Airbender club this year. Max has been on the student association for all four years of high school and had the honor to become the study-body vice president for his last year.
There have been many influential people in Max’s Galloway years, but the two that stick out to him the most are Mr. Emmons and Dr. Barksdale. Mr. Emmons was his 5th grade US history teacher, and he is the person who made Max realize his passion for the subject. Then, in 11th grade, he took AP US history with Dr. Barksdale who made that passion even larger.
Max has never had the experience of being the new kid in school, but next year he will. When asked how he feels about going to college soon, he explained, “I’m very excited. I’m excited about a new environment. I'm also looking forward to meeting new people, making new friends, and seeing what else I can do with my life.” Max did not mention being nervous or scared to leave Galloway once, instead, he seems very ready to move onto the next chapter of his life.
In Max’s perspective, being at Galloway your whole life allows people to create connections and bonds like no other, experience growing up with your best friends, and ends up feeling like a second family. Now, that Max is leaving Galloway next year, let's hope he has the same positive experiences in college that he did at Galloway.
By Ella Katz