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Legend D. Vessey – Member at Large, Associated Student Government

Legend leans half on a rock, arms crossed. Legend wears a sports jersey over a hoodie, though it's hard to make out what team it is for.

Where are you from?

I am from Aberdeen WA, born and raised. My family moved a lot throughout my childhood, going from Anchorage Alaska to Centralia, back down to Aberdeen, WA.

What is your major, and what led you to choose it?

Right now, my major is AA DTA, and then I will transfer to Central Washington University to get my aviation degree. From there I will try to become a professional pilot.

What has been your favorite class so far, and why?

My favorite class so far has been the biology class because of the labs that came with it. The labs were very interesting and entertaining.

What hobbies, interests, or personal pastimes are you involved in?

I am a sports fanatic, I will watch any sport no matter what time or day it is. Every Sunday I make sure I am up for the 10am games that are going on. I also love to detail cars, I just really think it is satisfying.

What’s something people are often surprised to learn about you?

When I tell them to someone about my favorite teams. Two of them are from Massachusetts and then ones from Cleveland Ohio. Then one is from Las Vegas.

What are your future educational and/or career goals?

I really wanna fly for an airline, or even for like FedEx. Package pilots make the most so I will shoot for that, but I’ll take any airline.

What advice would you give to future students?

What advice I would give to future students would be get involved with as many clubs and groups as you can. Get them connections and those peoples’ information. Stay in contact with most of the people you meet. It is such an amazing thing to have that contact.

Is there anyone you would like to recognize for supporting your educational journey?

I would like to thank one of the councilors, Brian. I was stuck in a hole and he helped me climb my way out of it. I got put on financial probation and he help me move on from that to taking 3 classes a quarter.

What is your favorite season, and why?

My favorite season is fall because the NFL season starts and then after 5-6 weeks NBA season starts. Also, while the NFL season is starting up, it’s the MLB playoffs/World series.

Is there a historical figure who inspires you? If so, who and why?

I love Drake, Aubrey Drake Graham. His journey to become who he is and where he’s at is incredible. Now he has a beautiful kid with one of the best hairs.

What extracurricular activities are you involved in?

I am part of student life as an ambassador. I also am starting up a Lego club with one of the other students at Grays Harbor College. I help and work in the food pantry as well. We do shifts at the Bishop Center when there is plays or an event there.