Profile of Luke Keesee

To the eyes of many, Luke Keesee might appear to be nothing more than an ordinary College student just like so many others on the tech campus. He is much more than that, he is someone people can look up to.
His girlfriend states, “ He is one of the most hardworking and trustworthy people I know…All around he is a great guy. Everyone has great things to say about him… You rarely ever see him in a bad mood.”
He has only been here for a little over a week but it is apparent that there is much that can be learned of this young man. He comes from Lynchburg Virginia, a modest distance to some, close to others, and very distant to a select few. His favorite school subjects are math and physics. He says he isn’t very organized but he gives the effort to improve his status on this situation. He is not to be seen as one to give up. He says that he “is very determined” and that he “loves solving problems”. Here at tech, he has picked an exceptional Major in the College of Engineering, mechanical engineering to be more precise. He has a good respect for the environment as he possibly minors in Green Energy. He adds, “Green energy is the future! (at least I think so)”. He has a staunch commitment has he says that he “… always wanted to go to Virginia Tech”. Picking Tech was, truly, the perfect choice for him as his girlfriend adds, “ He doesn’t settle for anything less than the best”.
When he was a young boy, he had a terrible case of asthma and it got to a point where he had to be put on steroids when he was four years old. This shows that he is, indeed, an overcomer of high adversity.
He also has very peculiar and interesting choices when it comes to pop culture as well as his personal life. His favorite meal to eat is Steak as well as Mac & Cheese. He also has good choice when it comes to beverages; rather than Alcoholic beverages (Which, at this point, he is too young for), or caffeinated soft drinks, his favorite drink he says is Kool-Aid. He also says that he loves all fruits.
As for choices of music, he has a very peculiar taste. He favorite artists and groups are Bob Marley, Zac Brown Band, and Eric Church. He says that he likes his music and adds that he “…hates working in silence”. He also has an interesting taste when it comes to his choice of movies. Cool Runnings, Boondock Saints, and Green Street Hooligans are considered to be his favorites. As for TV, however, he has only two favorites: the Discovery Channel and the Travel Channel. This might show his interest in how things are the way they are, but then again that’s up to him and not us but who knows. He says that he likes College and Professional Sports, the outdoors, biking, fishing, hanging out with his friends, canoeing, and playing sports. “ He loves to have fun and try new things” says his girlfriend. Indeed, some people aren’t that involved in their lives.These hobbies show that he is very active when it comes to finding something to do when he is not working on his schoolwork.
Polically, he is seen as pretty much a conservative with good moral values. He is opposed to the Presidents policies, claiming that they will not lead the country in the right direction. He describes himself as both a Christian (Methodist-Baptist) and a republican. These views and position show the quality of man that he is. One who believes what he thinks and says what he believes ( otherwise he wouldn’t tell anybody). Many people don’t have the guts to state what they truly believe in but not this guy
His life during high school was one of deep involvement in extra curricular activities. He played football all the way from his freshman year right into his senior year. He also played baseball in his freshman and sophomore years. In his junior and senior years in high school, he participated in track. He has also participated inmany different clubs while in high school. He was a member of the FCA ( Fellowship of Christian Athletes ). The history club, the math club, the First Priority ( another Christian Club ), the Spanish club, and the Weight-lifting club. His involvement in these activities show that he is a well-rounded guy to say the very least. And it doesn’t stop there. When he is out of school, he works in a warehouse and does body work on cars during the summer. He truly is a very busy and hard-working person. He found a way to balance his schoolwork, his extracurriculars and his freetime in a sophisticated manner and still managed to work a summer job after all that. These are even more reasons to follow the lead of a man of Luke’s incredible stature.
This is the legacy of Mr. Luke Keesee. A legacy that will continue to grow as the years go by and as he pusues in a brilliant career of engineer. He is one who will never give up or back down when things look tough, he will, without a doubt persevere. People can look up to him as a leader, a mentor, a teacher and, most of all, a great and highly respectable friend.