Class of 2021

Jonah Wade

 / April 2, 2021

Your Name
Jonah Wade

What High School do you attend?
Lumpkin County High School

Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My parents have been happily married for 27 years and I am the youngest of 4 children. My siblings are all in varying stages of adulthood and we get along well.

What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to attend either UGA or Ga Tech to get my pre-law degree in economics.

What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Spirits Tavern and Chick Fil a

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would go to Iceland. It seems like a beautiful place and has an awesome culture.

What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Office

If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
I would say you’re never going to regret working hard. You may regret putting work towards the wrong thing, but you’ll never wish you had just put a little less effort.

If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
Peaky Blinders

If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
I would meet Elon Musk at Wagon Wheel. His time is incredibly rare and he has an immense amount of influence and potential. I don’t even like Wagon Wheel, but I think it would be kinda funny.

What is your favorite thing about our community?
I like the safety.

Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself pursuing the beginning of a law career.

What is something on your bucket list?
I’d like to get married.

What is your go to band / singer when you cant decide what to listen to?
Lil Peep

Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month: November
Holiday: Christmas
Day: Chrismas

What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Nothing

What is something you want to do as soon as this pandemic is finished?
Go to a concert for the first time

Who inspires you to be better?
My mom

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