Sponsor:
The Shelby Star, Shelby,
North Carolina

Age, Grade:
13, Fifth Grade

School:
Washington Elementary School, Waco, North Carolina

Profile:

Bryson has always dreamed of becoming an archaeologist or a veterinarian. But after visiting Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2008 national finals, he is considering running for president of the United States. His platform would be cleaning up and protecting the environment. He has recently learned American Sign Language and practices his spelling by finger spelling. Bryson has taken drum lessons for the past year and hopes to play drums next year when he goes to middle school.