Dean Belk Gilmore

Dean Belk Gilmore is the son of Terry and Deborah Gilmore of China Grove. Dean attended North Hills Christian School. In the fall, he will attend Western Carolina University where he will study political science.

Favorite assigned book: the Bible.

Defining moment in life: first missions trip to Belize.

Secret to high school success: Just do what you’re asked to do in the time it is expected to be done.

If I had $10 million: I would give 10 percent to the church, invest half in the stock market, pay off college and buy a new vehicle, take a trip to Italy and Greece, and put the rest in a savings account for later in life.