Andrew Whittingham was born and raised in Bay Shore, New York, and graduated from Brentwood High School in 2024. He participated in the Academy of Civic Life program hosted by Stony Brook University in the summer of 2023. His favorite text was Plato’s Republic. Andrew now attends Stony Brook University where he plans on studying civil engineering. In his free time, he enjoys playing outside with his brother, drawing, and volunteering.