Student advises people to go out and play

Trinity Lutheran School seventh-grader Andrew Struckmann aims for a career as an aerospace/civil engineer.

There are many changes Andrew Struckmann, 12, would like to see made in the world. "I'd like to see people and the U.S. get out of debt," he said. "And I'd like to see people go to National Parks to learn about our environment and enjoy nature. I'd like to see the U.S. and the world be less dependent on fossil fuels."

Name of school: Trinity Lutheran School, downtown Houston

Student name: Andrew Struckmann

Age: 12

Grade: 7

Accomplishments: Top seventh-grader at Academic Quest Competition 2012 at LHN, top sixth-grader at Academic Quest Competition 2011 at LHN, top 10 finalist in Engineering Excellence Competition 2011, top 40 finalist in Engineering Excellence Competition 2012

Favorite class: "History because I always learn something new."

Favorite things to do after class: "Read and find new information, play golf, play baseball, participate in school musical."

Favorite website: "Howstuffworks.com because I always learn something new."

Favorite TV show: "Modern Marvels"

Favorite movie: "Don't have one."

Ambition: "Become an aerospace/civil engineer because I want to help solve problems."