LUKE VAN DUSSEN
FAIRFIELD PREP CLASS OF 2024
HOMETOWN: NEW CANAAN
In the fall I will be… a freshman at the University of Notre Dame. I’m hoping to learn from those around me, and I am aspiring to set up my eventual career in finance or law.
I spent my summer… volunteering at The Covenant School in Bridgeport as a teaching assistant and spending time with family and friends. I hope to play some golf and make it to see some baseball games too.
My mission trip to Appalachia… changed the way I perceived obstacles, challenges and even inconveniences in my personal life.
In ten years I hope that… I am still actively learning and that I will have found a successful career path while supporting those in my local community.
I am drawn to chess because… both players have complete control over the outcome of a game. It has taught me to learn from my mistakes and to always strive to become a better player, thinker and person. And every game is different than the last.
The best part about my school is… the community of faculty and students. The friendships that I made at Fairfield Prep will last me a lifetime.
I like to decompress by… listening to music while going for a drive.
In college I hope to create… a positive impact on those around me, to leave something behind that is bigger than myself and to form new friendships.
Something that would surprise people about me is… that I love to work out. I find that playing sports like basketball and golf, weightlifting and running are all enjoyable ways to push my boundaries and I like to challenge myself in these areas, too.
Volunteering allows me to… gain fulfillment in my life, to give back to those who need support and to reaffirm my appreciation for all that I have and for my blessings.
WHY LUKE IS A TEEN TO WATCH:
Model United Nations Club member
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Political Awareness Club member
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National Honor Society inductee
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Stock Market Club member
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Chess Club member
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Prep Architecture and Engineering Club member
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Peer tutor