Q&A: Smithtown High School West Honor Speaker Kevin Camson

SMITHTOWN, NY - Kevin Camson was named the honor speaker for the Smithtown High School West Class of 2018.

Camson will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the Fall to study political science.

Check out Patch's full interview with the honor speaker below:

Patch: What are your plans for after graduation?

Camson: I hope to work my way into politics, specifically towards an office where I could create public policy. I know it will likely be a huge hurdle, because my political views run right down the middle of the road. The ideological middle is a lonely place in politics today. I may have a lot of support... or none at all!

P: What will you miss most about high school?

C: Mr. Karmin’s class. Learning and joking around with Mr. Karmin and some of my best friends in that class was something I could look forward to everyday. While I’ve never had nor have any particular interest in economics, I knew the material better than that in most classes I’ve ever taken. I credit it to the environment Mr. Karmin created.

P: What are you most looking forward to in moving on to college?

C: Making it better. I love going to new places and figuring out how to improve them. I hope to find a way to make Notre Dame better.

P: What was your favorite memory of high school?

C: Signing yearbooks. Getting to see how your friends really feel about you is something that you don’t get to see often. I think it helps you see who really cares about you, and what you mean to them.

P: What advice would you give to underclassmen?

C: “Don’t you grow up in a hurry” — Kanye West

4 years go by in a blink. Make the most of the time you have. Don’t let go of your creativity.

P: Any teachers/staff that stood out throughout your journey?

C: My Assistant Superintendent Ms. Bradshaw is one of the most influential people in my life. She’s helped me in all of my pursuits and continues to always support me.

P: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

C: Working for a Congressman.

P: Name a fun fact about yourself.

C: I recently read online that since my grandpa’s name is also Kevin Camson, I can go by Kevin Camson II. I think it has a nice ring to it.