Drew Hartman
By Joan Frances –
George Ranch High School in Richmond offers students a variety of educational choices. From academics to sports to extracurricular activities, seniors graduate with impressive resumés and high aspirations. With 2,402 students enrolled in the school, George Ranch takes pride in fully preparing every student to take the next step in life. One senior who has earned recognition by his teachers and peers is Drew Hartman.
Drew has achieved several academic honors during his high school career. He is an active member of the National Honor Society, and this year, he was elected vice president of his senior class. His sophomore year, Drew was recognized for being the Outstanding English Student.
When asked why being a leader is fulfilling to him, Drew said, “My goal as a leader is to lead by example and to have a positive influence on people. To be voted into an office by my peers is the greatest compliment anyone can receive, and I aspire to live up to the expectations of the senior class. We all work hard and support each other to accomplish the goals we set for the school year.”
All four years of high school, Drew has been a member of the George Ranch Golf Team. He is a varsity player, and for the past two years, the team has advanced to regionals. He has been engaged in tournaments all over Texas and enjoys the competition and meeting other students from all over the area. Golf runs in Drew’s family, and they enjoy playing the game together during weekends and holidays.
One thing Drew will treasure the most about his high school experience “would have to be our George Ranch High School Football team winning the state championship. I am a huge sports fan, and I am so proud that I can say my high school football team won a state championship while I was a part of the school. To watch the school spirit at the pep rallies and the undeniable support the whole school had for our team made me proud of George Ranch. These memories I will remember for the rest of my life.”
Drew’s favorite teacher is Coach David Reeves. “Coach Reeves taught me geometry my sophomore year and Algebra II my junior year. He is a great teacher, works with students before and after school and obviously enjoys the challenge that comes with teaching about math and how to apply it to our lives. He treats all of his students with respect, and we all respect him too.”
In addition to his commitments at school, Drew actively gives his time to community service. He is a student leader for George Ranch Young Life and spent a week the past two summers at Young Life camps in Colorado and Georgia. He leads Bible studies at his home and donates his time serving dinners for an organization called Real Lives, a branch of Young Life. He is a member of River Point Church in Sugar Land. “My family is most important to me, no matter what,” Drew said. “Having a great relationship with my mom, dad and sister is one aspect of my life that I am proud of. They are my foundation. I also value my close relationships with my grandparents, aunts and uncles.”
Drew will attend Texas Christian University and will major in
business or journalism. Congratulations on your generous heart and ambitious spirit Drew, and good luck as you take the next step in your future.