I’ve known senior Mitchell Koch for many years. He and I went to Four Corners together, and since then, we’ve talked practically every day. Even when we pass by each other in the halls, we make an attempt to talk to each other.

On Fridays, our friend group goes to Level Up to play games and to have fun. Before I got my license, I would naturally need a ride home. Thankfully he lives further out than I do, so we would pack four of us in his car and carpool everyone home.

Along with trying to balance theater, choir, martial arts, and more, he has gained a bit of wisdom. This is where he becomes influential to not only me, but also many others. You could go up to him, ask him for some advice on something, and he would give you an honest answer.

From general life advice, to how to handle being stuck in the middle of a mountain facing a bear, he always, no matter what, will teach us some form of advice. I mean this man has so much advice, he could be considered a mentor. Koch is always there to help.