I'm Chandler Harden Gaddis, and I hale from Trenton Georgia. I attended Dade County Schools for not just high school, but also all throughout grade school. Although Dade may be small, it has stolen my heart; I have nothing but
love towards my hometown. Unlike a majority of the UGA freshman class, I have my eyes set on a particular major: finance. Being the son of a second-generation businessman, business is all I have ever known. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a businessman and work in a skyscraper. I have always wanted to be the guy in the corner office.
High school was a great experience for me; it enabled me to truly polish my leadership skills through things like being the class president and captain of the soccer team. I was able to remain close with the same guys who I have called my best friends since before grade school even started while still adding new friends each year.
Fun Facts about Me:
I can never say no to watching The Sandlot. This classic movie is my favorite; I still get chill bumps watching "The Beast" hop over the fence and reveal himself for the first time.
I would rather be on a ski slope than sitting on a beach. My family takes a ski trip each year to different parts of the country which allows my brothers and I to develop more and more with each trip. This past year I took the title of the family's best skier.
My absolute best friend in the world is my Wire Hair Fox Terrier. I got the little guy, Chester, during my tenth grade year and since then we have been inseparable. My parents always tell me they could never get rid of him because he is the only thing that will make me come visit.
My most rewarding life experience happened as a result of volunteering to coach an under-8 rec league soccer team. After a long season of many defeats, my team successfully won a game. At the time of the final whistle, one of the kids ran up to me, gave me a huge leaping hug, and said "we did it coach!" Seeing the sheer joy on the children’s faces made every second of frustration I had ever had with them worth it.