Your Name John White.

What High School do you attend? Gainesville High School.

Please tell us a little bit about your family. “Me and my family have been in Gainesville for eight years now and are proud members of First Baptist on Green Street. My parents are Darrell and Alice White. My father is from Gainesville and attended Johnson High School and later graduated from Forsyth Country High School. My mother, born in Macon, was raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina and graduated from Brenau University where she met my father after he attended UGA and later graduated from Brenau as well with his masters. My father worked in a variety of federal law enforcement jobs all around the world. My mother is a lifelong educator who is in her last year working at Enota Elementary in town. I have two older brothers. Jordan, 25, lives in Nashville, Tennessee and owns his own successful roofing and construction company named Seekone. Morgan, 28, lives in Carrollton and is married to Logan. They are expecting their first son in June. Both UGA grads, they now work in construction and real estate.” What are your plans after graduation? “I plan to attend the University of Georgia in the fall to study business and pre-law.”

What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community? “Poor Richards and Mellow Mushroom.”

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why? “I’d love to visit the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The stunning cliffs, charming villages, and azure waters seem like a perfect escape to me. Plus, Italian food would be a delight to experience firsthand.”

What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows? “‘The Sandlot.'”

If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say? “I’d encourage both senior and younger students to embrace learning beyond the classroom. While academics are crucial, so too are life skills. Learning things that are going to help in life as an adult sometimes outweigh lessons taught in classes. Learning to cook, taking care of yourself, managing a house, communicating well with others, and things that are essential to be successful as an adult need to be experiences kids are gaining.”

If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in? “‘Suits.'”

If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch? “I would choose Ben Franklin because of his ability to get along with others and his knack for consuming knowledge. Known for his humor, I would look forward to laughing and gaining insight on his life of relentless pursuit of self-improvement and civic virtue. His philosophy of frugality, industry, and moral rectitude resonates with me making him a timeless source of inspiration for personal and societal development. I think Longstreet would be a great place to sit back and soak it all in.”

What is your favorite thing about our community? “The small town feeling that it has paired with access to many of the resources and opportunities of a big town.”

Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years? “Fresh out of school working towards finding the best opportunities available.”

What is something on your bucket list? “Sit behind the plate at a Braves game.”

What is your go to band / singer when you cant decide what to listen to? “Luke Combs.”

Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar? “October, Christmas, July 4th.”

What would you rate a 10 out of 10? “Turning the pillow over to the cold side.”

Who inspires you to be better? “My mother because she is constantly encouraging me and pushing me to do great things.”