New Knight to Know: John 'Jet' Taylor ’30

Hometown: Panama City Beach, Fla.

Major: Business Administration

Are there any extracurriculars you plan on joining or are already a part of?

Potentially Ultimate Frisbee or starting a tennis club.

What are some of your hobbies?

I like to read, journal, and do anything active.

What is your proudest accomplishment to date?

I made my dad proud. He cried at my graduation because he was so proud of me. He and his father had an incredibly difficult relationship, and when he found out that he was having a son, he was very anxious that it would repeat between him and me.

What is a challenge you've had to overcome to get to this point?

I used to have body image issues along with a fixed mindset. Tennis, mentors, and good people helped me overcome my mindset, and now I know I can do anything that I put my mind to, like becoming a successful entrepreneur.

What made you choose Arcadia?

The climate. Florida was too hot.

What are you most looking forward to at Arcadia?

Tennis season

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

I am teaching myself Japanese and really want to go to Japan!