Phase Two Two Lucas Burns

The bells ring and classroom doors simultaneously open. Language arts is over and the weekend is finally here. Lucas Burns never really enjoyed school all that much and says jokingly, “I mean my favorite part has always been lunch, does that count as a subject?” Once he’s home, Burns hops on his skateboard to take some time for himself, “I love skateboarding, I’m not very good at it but I’ve been doing it for about a year.” Skateboarding has been a big part of Lucas’ life since he first tried it, “It’s therapeutic and helps a ton with stress.” He also spends a lot of time texting his girlfriend, listening to music, and playing video games like Halo and Minecraft. Burns has plans for his future, which include attending a job corps in Sacramento during the summer. He is excited to learn something new and live away from home to experience the real world. “I don’t know if I’m more excited or nervous,” he says, “It’ll be a big change.” After high school, he wants to pursue a career that involves working with his hands, rather than sitting behind a desk. Burns says simply, “I’m looking forward to being done with high school and moving on to the next phase of my life.”