Senior spotlight: Isaac Rhoderick Class of 2024
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Isaac more than once and he has impressed me from the start with his incredible manners, friendly demeanor, and enthusiasm to execute whatever ideas I’ve had for images. Even though asking him to full on smile at the camera makes him actually laugh at himself and look away from me (I still captured it 😎) he brings confidence and a positive energy you can almost feel. I would almost go as far to say that he wears his heart on his sleeve and that is a form of sincerity I really appreciate. He clearly knows what is important to him in life- the people in it. As a mom who’s son is only 5, meeting guys like Isaac gives me hope that my son can still be very family oriented and true to himself when he grows up. Enjoy Isaac’s interview and a few images from his sportrait sessions representing two different lacrosse teams. If you want to see the group photos Isaac and his incredibly helpful dad, Art, arranged for the seniors of the Smithsburg Lacrosse team click here
Name: Isaac Rhoderick
Age: 17
School: Smithsburg High School
Nick names: Roddy
Alright Isaac, let’s talk about your faves
Color: Blue
Tv show: Young Sheldon
Book: Cat in the Hat
Subject in school: Gym
Teacher: Mr. Conoway
Movie: Miracle
Pastime: Hanging out with this one girl and my friends. - Well that’s a little mysterious! “This one girl…” I hope she knows this 😉
Hobbies/extracurriculars: Playing golf and hunting.
Top three memories of high school: Winning regional championship, scoring 200 points, dinner after games. Rumor is you are a pretty great athlete!
Clothing item: Lacrosse shorts
Lunch spot : Cí’s Cí’s pizza
About the future…
You’re done with high school, what is your next move? Attend Frostburg to play lacrosse and study physical education. - I could totally see you becoming a PE Teacher! I highly considered that profession when I was in college.
What do you hope to be doing in the next 5 years and where? [Be] With the girl I love and getting ready to start my life- That sounds really nice.
What’s the number one world issue you would solve if you could? Take hate out of everyone. -You are the first person to have that answer. I think that would solve a lot of other world issues along with it.
What is your dream career (even if it’s just a dream) ? Live out my hoop dreams in the NBA lol
Just for funsies…
Isaac - The Movie: what celebrity should play you? Ross Lynch - I had to look him up but he could totally play you!
And on that note, if someone wrote a novel about your life what should it be called? “Roddy” - …The one and only. Right?
What song will you never forget the lyrics to? Troubadour - George Strait
Since you mentioned that song, is it your favorite? Definitely in the top 5
Pretend money ain’t no thang- where are you gonna go on vacation right now? Tennessee
You can only eat one thing for the rest of your life. What’s it gonna be? Pizza
If your pet could talk, what do you think they might say about you? “He’s cool I guess, cause he feeds me.” Guessing this is a cat? lol
What is your proudest (maybe not biggest) accomplishment so far: Seeing myself become a better person through a lot of trouble- This is SO surprising to me. I’ve even said to my husband before “I hope Miles (my son) has some character attributes like Isaac does when he is older.”
Any obscure talents? Sing - Yeah? I would love to hear that some day! I sing too.
What’s a skill you don’t have but want to learn? How to edit videos
Don’t miss the picture of Isaac from his freshman year at the bottom of the session!