Drew Harper

What is your current role and what are your primary responsibilities?

Structural Steel Estimator - responsible for pursuing large commercial construction projects, coming up with budgets/estimated costs for future work.

What skills from your time at SPHS have been most valuable to you?

Math/Science Fundamentals have helped tremendously, I use geometry and static physics daily.

How did your career path evolve?

I started in construction after graduating from Auburn, pursued an external sales role, but finally I chose to be more of a 'behind the scenes' type of estimator/accounting person, which is just a function of the type of personality that I have.

What advice would you give your past self about career planning?  about life planning?

Try not to focus too much on anything other than the next step ahead of you. Create long term goals, but don't let them spoil the time you have NOW.

Who was your favorite teacher and why (and which class did they teach)?

Senor Furnas - Spanish!

What extracurriculars did you participate in and how did that shape your time at SPHS?

I didn't take part in many extracurriculars other than Peer Helping, and upon reflection that is one of the decisions that I wish I could change about my time at SPHS.

What advice would you give students to maximize their high school experience?

Embrace the time you have in high school - make the most of it, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you should neglect friendships. Friendships are the one thing that will  carry on from high school, if you let them.

What are you most proud of since graduating from SP?

My wife and kids! (8 year old daughter, 6 year old son)

What are your favorite memories from your time at SPHS?

Battle of the Bands was a personal favorite.

What did you love about being a student at SP?

Being part of the first graduating class of SPHS .