Carson Anderson arrived at college ready to branch out and try new things.

“After four years of high school, every day starts to feel the same,” he said. “Moving to K-State and starting a new chapter of my life is a big change that I’m excited to make.”

He quickly found a new routine, joining the wrestling club and working steadily through his first semester of classes.

With the addition of his frequent workouts, Anderson’s days threaten to become overwhelming. But spending time with his fellow GLS scholars is a privilege he doesn’t take for granted—he appreciates their steady presence and the role they’ll play in his future.

“We often have Sunday dinners together at St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, and we occasionally have chances to meet our benefactors,” he said. “We make time to connect and check in on one another, which is an important resource for all of us that will no doubt become more and more crucial going forward.”

Education

Shawnee Heights High School, Topeka, KS | Class of 2025 | GPA: 3.79

Anderson arrived at K-State with an impressive list of honors and awards. Prior to his invitation to join GLS as a high school senior, he lettered in cross country, wrestling, marching band and academics. He received the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Boys First Team Academic Award and All-American Scholar awards from the National Wrestling Coaches Association and U.S. Marine Corps.

While Anderson navigates his fresh start at K-State, some things never change. As an athletic training major, he plans to turn his lifelong love of sports into a career, entering the field at the collegiate level and ultimately working with professional athletes.

Thank you!

“I am so grateful to be given this opportunity by GLS to gain a strong connection with likeminded people,” Anderson said. “What the organization is doing here is unique, and it will build skills and relationships that we’ll carry into life after college. It’s also an honor to be given the opportunity to serve as one of the building stones for this new and growing organization.”