There are a lot of great people at the upper school, but who are the all around Good Samaritans? Who is the number one Good Samaritan? Weekly updates will come from sophomore Matthew Sanker and senior Mia Curlee as they debate who wins the title. Both writers made a mock draft where they drafted five students in the upper school grades who were qualified for the title. Students that were picked have high service hours, are involved in school activities and leadership, and are all around known as a good person.

In this article, Sanker and Curlee will drop their number five pick and justify their answers.

Mia:

5. Ruthie Brinson

With my number five pick, I’m taking junior Ruthie Brinson. Some of Ruthie’s attribute’s include Thornwood Leader and varsity volleyball player and team captain. Brinson is well known and well liked around school, which is proven by her many friends, along with her being selected as a Junior Homecoming Court Representative this fall. Brinson also volunteers with Extra Special People (ESP) and during the summer, was in training for a camp counselor job.

Matthew:

5. Brent Bell

Junior Brent Bell is the son of headmaster Brent Bell and is very involved in the school. Brent is the day head prefect for Neville house. He also volunteers at ESP in the summertime and was recently accepted into the National Honor Society. Bell has participated in three varsity basketball seasons and played two years of varsity lacrosse. He also is held to high academic standards and is involved in the school’s activities.