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Michael Blackford ‘28, Gonzaga House member and St. Luke School alumnus, with Mrs. Samantha (Miegl) Doggett ’06

Diligent, hardworking, and brilliant, Michael Blackford brings meaningful insights to any class discussion, demonstrates integrity, and extends empathy to those around him; in other words, Michael is the true embodiment of what it means to be a Carroll Patriot and an asset to our community.

-Mrs. Samantha (Miegl) Doggett '06

Favorite Restaurant:

All the Best Deli

Favorite Movie:

Pride and Prejudice

Place you'd love to travel:

I would love to travel to Sweden to try the food and to study their society and the geography.

Who would play you in a movie?

Colin Firth

What activities do you participate in?

I participate in the Carroll Cross Country team and St. Lukes Latte Ministry.

What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?

My favorite part of being a Carroll student is that I have all the resources I need there to be a successful person.

How should school help you succeed?

School should help me succeed by building up my knowledge and confidence.

What's your biggest dream in life?

My biggest dream in life is to be a successful, minimalist, peaceful, and virtuous adult.

What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?

A lesson I’ve learned when it comes to surmounting difficult obstacles is to be entirely focused on getting the job done to the best of my ability. I ignore all discomfort, distractions, and any predictions of the outcome. It is all about whether or not I give everything in the process.

How do you like spending your free time?

I spend my free time drawing, playing the piano, studying military history, and working out.