Derek Thompson of Silver Bay and graduate of William Kelley High School was one of six recently awarded Robert Hermans Academic Scholarships. Get to know Derek a little better below!
"I've been admitted to UMD to major in Engineering Physics. I don't really have any dream career in particular, but as long as I am building things and solving problems, I will be happy. A personality trait that I have that will help me out in life is that I am very persistent. Whenever I start a job, it takes a lot of effort to pull me away from it. I always finish what I start, and I finish it well."
"As for the thing that has influenced me the most, I would have to say my dad. Anybody that knows both of us would agree that I am basically a carbon copy of him. We are both natural problem solvers and are oftentimes really stubborn once our minds are set on doing something. He has taught me the majority of what I know and is an amazing role model."
Best of luck at UMD Derek and on behalf of the Robert Hermans Scholarship committee and the Harbortown Rotary Club, congratulations!
Photo Credit: Derek Thompson