Philip graduated from Southside High School in 2004. We connected right away, like me, he hailed from Canada, and we shared a deep love for biology and nature. Throughout high school, Philip slowly got over his shyness and got involved in school life. His path was shaped by a series of fortuitous events and a steadfast determination to combine his love for the outdoors with his career. Today, he proudly serves as a forest research officer with the Canadian Forest Service in New Brunswick, living his dream.