29 Aug 2015 Person of the Month: Sam Harris
City: Greenbrier, AR
Community activities: Relay for Life, American Cancer Society Jr. Ambassador Program and the Food for All hunger alleviation program.
Church activities: Attend Martinville Church of Christ.
Family: Kelly and Randy Tapley (mother and stepfather); Tim and Kim Harris (father and stepmother); Mitch Harris (brother); Jade, Justin, Pace and Conn Spotts (sister, brother-in-law, nephews); Jace and Caden Owen (stepbrothers); and Kaki Tapley (stepsister).
Education: Graduated from Greenbrier High School with highest honors. Will attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the fall, majoring in agriculture business/pre-law and agriculture leadership.
Last book you read: “Hard Choices” by Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Favorite book: “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult.
Favorite meal: Indian food.
Most cherished possession: National FFA ring that has been passed down to each State FFA president throughout the years.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: Hanging out with friends and family.
Favorite quote: “People who really want to make a difference in the world usually do it, in one way or another. And I’ve noticed something about people who make a difference in the world: They hold the unshakable conviction that individuals are extremely important, that every life matters. They get excited over one smile. They are willing to feed one stomach, educate one mind and treat one wound. They aren’t determined to revolutionize the world all at once; they’re satisfied with small changes. Over time, though, the small changes add up. Sometimes they even transform cities and nations, and yes, the world.” — Beth Clark, “Kisses from Katie”
No. 1 vacation spot: Cozumel, Mexico.
Favorite place in Arkansas: On top of Pinnacle Mountain or in Northwest Arkansas.
What do you love about living in the 501: I love going to town and seeing familiar faces everywhere I go. Everybody knows everybody, and we always come together in times of need as a community to support one another whether it be disaster, loss of life or times of celebration.
