Doug Duncan

What High School do you attend?
Holt Senior High School.

Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am very close with my mom, dad, and brother. I really enjoy spending time and bonding with them.

What are your plans after graduation?
I would like to become a school teacher or school counselor.

What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Aldacos and Texas Roadhouse.

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Japan, because I love the culture there and I also feel like it is a very beautiful place.

What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie of all time is Guardians of the Galaxy. My favorite show is probably The Office.

If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
Don’t spend all of your time focused on the future, try to enjoy every moment here as best as you can. Appreciate those around you, and live your life to its fullest.

If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
Star Wars. I have always loved Star Wars and I feel it would be really cool to be in it.

If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
LeBron James at Aldacos. I feel like having  Taco Tuesday with LeBron would be one of the coolest things ever.

What is your favorite thing about our community?
People are so supportive and kind. It is always very nice to know there are people there for me if I need help.

Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Ideally, in the area as a teacher helping guide a new generation onto their paths in life.

What is something on your bucket list?
To go to Disneyland.

What is your “go-to” band/singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Weeknd. His music is what most of my playlists are based around.

Favorite month? Favorite holiday? Best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is September because it is the month my birthday is in, and the month football starts up. My favorite holiday is Christmas because I enjoy the time of year and the cool Christmas lights and Christmas spirit. My favorite single day on the calendar is September 5th because that is my birthday.“

What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Staying up late with popcorn and enjoying a movie on a weekend night.

What is something you want to do as soon as this pandemic is finished?
Start going to proper concerts again.

Who inspires you to be better?
“My mom. She’s done so much for my brother and me growing up and she has helped push me to be better my whole life.