Published Feb. 19, 2008
The Charlotte Observer
CHARLIE HIGGINS, CHARLOTTE LATIN
CLASS: Senior
SPORT: Swimming
HEIGHT: 6-foot-2
FAVORITE SUBJECT AND WHY?
Probably math, just because it is one of the easier subjects for me.
FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM AND WHY?
Virginia Tech Hokies (football).
ATHLETE YOU MOST ADMIRE AND WHY?
Larry Bird. He was one of the best basketball players of his time.
WHAT'S IN YOUR iPOD?
Pretty much everything.
THE REALITY TV SHOW YOU COULD WIN AND WHY?
I'm not really sure. I'm not a big fan of reality TV.
THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE YOU'D INVITE TO DINNER AND WHY?
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain, just so I could watch them go at it.
IF YOU COULD BE PRESIDENT FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH?
Spend more money on helping people and less money on war.
BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW:
I enjoy playing the guitar.
NOTE: Higgins, a two-time All-Observer and six-time All-Mecklenburg performer, won two state titles in 2007.
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