Your Name
Matthew Wilbanks
What High School do you attend?
North Hall High School
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family has been supportive through everything I’ve done from grade school and up. My Mom, Dad, and brother have all guided me to become the growing adult I am.
What are your plans after graduation?
I am going to Lanier Tech in the fall to be a lineman. My end goal is to one day own my own business.
What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
The Chattahoochee Grill, and Big Burritos.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would like to travel out West to some of the National Parks, specifically Glacier and Yellowstone.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie series is Oceans 11, 12, and 13.
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
Be involved. Even if it’s not a school sport or club, find a way to connect with the community around you. You will meet mentors and friends that will leave a lasting impact on your future.
If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
I would be a cowboy in the movie ‘Tombstone.’
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 like to meet Tiger Woods at the Chattahochee Grill. We could talk about golf and then I would get to see him tear up the course. I think he would set the course record.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
I love the ways you can connect with others around you. Hall County has so many outlets to find a group of like minded people you can build relationships with.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself working and starting a family.
What is something on your bucket list?
I would like to play some exclusive golf courses around the world. St. Andrews, Scotland is definitely up there on the list.
What is your go to band / singer when you cant decide what to listen to?
I enjoy listening to Beatles, absolutely timeless.
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is July. I love the summertime and days on the lake. My favorite holiday is Christmas because we get to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. My favorite single day on the calendar is Masters Sunday.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
A Mac Burger from the Chattahoochee Grill (Shameless promotion).
Who inspires you to be better?
My Dad inspires me to be a better person. He is truly the Godly man that I aspire to be and a great leader for his family.
