Seeing the World Through Paper and Pen

            Chad Smith has been attending Worthington Christian since pre-school. His involvement with extracurriculars includes track, soccer, and cross country. These countless hours spent around Worthington Christian's peers have impacted him in numerous ways. After he graduates high school, Smith is going to study animation and screenwriting at Huntington University. If you know Smith personally, you know that he is one of the most likable people out there. His joy and optimism can lift even the heaviest of rooms. He has a gift of encouraging others and being a light in peoples’ lives. Smith plans to bring that joy to the drawing board.

            Smith has always been fascinated by the world made by the pencil. Whether it be sketching faces, telling a story, or animating a cartoon, Smith has always seen the world through paper and pen. Although Smith hasn’t publicly released any of his work just yet, his skills on the paper are apparent within his work. Smith’s most proud skill is his ability to create a deep and intrinsic story. The fantasies he creates can fill up to 30 pages. His development and detail among the characters he sparks can captivate any reader he might have.

            Smith is excited to study what he loves in college. However, he feels like there are a lot of underclassmen out there who lack this confidence. “Just because you aren’t the best of the best, doesn’t mean you can’t confidently pursue your dreams.”, Smith advised, “Do what you love”. There’s always going to be someone who will be better at your craft than you. However, you can’t let that get you down." Smith wants kids to pursue what God has placed on their hearts.

~ Tommy Anthony