My name is William Long. I am a Senior at Drew Charter School. I have been attending Drew since 5th grade. I live in the East Lake area and love helping out in the community. I have played on the Varsity Soccer team all 4 years and Club at Inter Atlanta FC for 10 years. I also played on the Basketball team for a Year. I love sports. Whether it's College Football, the NBA, the MLB, I will watch it all. I enjoy going outside and spending time with friends. I also sleep a lot.
I want to go to App State in the fall and major in Engineering. Hopefully, after college, I can find a good job in an engineering role. I want to have a job I enjoy and to surround myself with good people.
When I think about my time at Drew, it honestly feels like more than just school, it feels like a part of who I am now. I built real relationships with teachers who actually cared about me, not just my grades, but how I was doing as a person. Through soccer, I found my role as a leader and teammate. Through classes, I learned how to speak up, think critically, and challenge myself. Volunteering taught me the value of showing up for others. And through everything, I became more confident in who I am. Drew helped shape me, not into someone perfect, but into someone real. I’m leaving here with memories I’ll always hold onto and lessons I’ll carry wherever I go next. I will never forget the people I've met and the memories I've made.