Charlie Hanford, 18, has attended the Town of Webb School since kin-der-garten, and said he is looking forward to a change of scenery after graduation.

He said he sometimes considers the opportunities that students at larger schools have afforded to them.

“You miss out on a lot here. I’m at the point now where I’ve taken all the science courses I can possibly take,” he said.

After graduation Charlie said he plans to attend Wilkes University School of Pharmacy in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

He became interested in becoming a pharmacist while exploring careers in the science fields, he said.

At one time he considered becoming a doctor, but changed his mind.

“Being a pharmacist is like being an intermediary,” he said. “You can live where you want. It pays well. It’s not hard to find a job and it’s in the science field.”

Since September Charlie has been an intern at Kinney Pharmacy one day a week to help prepare for his chosen career.

The internship was arranged by the Educational Studies Career Opportunities program at school (ESCO).

He also works part time at the Strand Theatre and at the Main Street Station.

His favorite subject at school is Biology. He also enjoys ceramics and creating clay works in Art class.

In the past he has been unable to participate in the ceramics class, because of conflicts with his schedule.

“But I stopped Band this year so I could take ceramics. I never had much free time to take it before,” he said, explaining that he had played French Horn in the school band since fifth grade.

Charlie said he lives close to school, which has worked out well for him.

“It’s good for sleeping in. I get up after everybody has already left for school,” he said with wry humor.

In his spare time he likes to read Sci/Fi and Fantasy books, and he participates in the Book Club at school when it’s active.

He also likes to listen to rock and popular music.

He is Vice Presi-dent of Key Club and Treasurer of both the National Honor Society and the Travel Club.

His outdoor activities include kayaking and hiking when it’s warm enough. Charlie said he’s not a big fan of winter. He intends to eventually settle where the climate is warmer, he said.

Charlie is the son of Chuck and Lisa Hanford and has a sister, Chelsea, who graduated from the Town of Webb School in 2007.