Student name: Dylan Melick
Currently attending: Centerburg High School
Will attend: Ohio University
Area of study: Forensic chemistry
Why this college and major: I've always been interested in the field; there are opportunities to help people with this major.
GPA: 3.8
Influential courses: Chemistry (both high school and College Credit Plus).
Influential people: Becky and David Melick, Courtney Melick, various friends.
Hobbies/extracurricular activities: Cross country, track (800m runner), Ohio Scholars Association.
Special achievements: Varsity letter (XC, grades 9–12; track, grades 9–10); academic letter (grades 10–11); Top 10% (two high school years).
Most excited for: Meeting new people.
Advice for Knox County students: Time is limited, live your best life.
Starbucks order: Never get it; not exactly a local Starbucks in small-town Centerburg. However, I love their cake pops.
Favorite snack: Oreos
Favorite food: Spicy Garlic Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings.
Fashion shout-out: (Advice:) Wear whatever you want, just be confident.
