Meet the Class of 2020 Spring Athletes: Will Dandridge

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Golf, Colleton Prep Academy
Son of Jason and Jean Dandridge of Cottageville
GPA: 5.02
Future aspirations? I plan on attending Clemson University in the fall and major in civil engineering.
Academic Honors: National Honor Society
Athletic Honors: 2019 SCISA Region II Class A All-Region Football, 2019 Most Valuable Offensive Lineman, 2019 Region II Class A North-South Selection (football).
What other sports have you played? Basketball.
At what age did you begin playing golf? This is my first year playing golf.

What one word describes you? Loyal.
Who was your favorite teacher(s) and why? Mrs. Blocker was my favorite teacher because she challenged me in the classroom more than any other, but also was incredibly supportive while doing so.
How has athletics made you a better student? Participating in athletics has taught me to manage my time wisely.
Fondest memory in your athletic career? My proudest moment would definitely be this year’s Dorchester game. I had a big night on both sides of the ball, and we defeated Dorchester for the 10th year in a row.
Best piece of advice you have been given? The best piece of advice I ever received was hard work and dedication will take you far.
If you could ask our President one question, what would it be? Are we going to have football in the fall?
Favorite thing about self-distancing during COVID-19? I have been able to play a lot of golf.
Top-5 must haves while self-distancing? My dog, steak, golf clubs, my fishing rod and my family.
It is Senior Night. Ready, set, go. Thank you to all my coaches and teachers who have supported me and got me to this point. These years have flown by and have been the best years of my life. And to the younger guys, enjoy every minute of it while you can. They go fast.