Richard Tipery Akin, Jr.

Academics

Activities and Leadership

1. Basketball Team

   St. Michael the Archangel High School

   Member of the basketball program since sophomore year. Also plays pickup basketball during trips to Japan and New York City.

2. Chess Team

   St. Michael the Archangel High School

   Competes on the school chess team. Also plays online at Chess.com (rating 1000) under the handle gretchenje.

3. Homeroom Representative, Student Council

   St. Michael the Archangel High School

   Represents his homeroom in student council.

4. School Ambassador

   St. Michael the Archangel High School

   Gives tours of the school to prospective students and their families.

5. Yell Leader

   Senior year

   St. Michael the Archangel High School

   One of the seniors who motivate the student body during competitions and games.

6. Bowling Team

   St. Michael the Archangel High School

   Member of the bowling team.

7. Member, The Barbarians

   Baton Rouge, LA

   A Baton Rouge father-son group where fathers and sons learn together what it takes to be men.

8. Counselor, Camp Rockmont

   2022 to 2026

   Camp Rockmont

   Camper in 2022, earned the Paladin rank in 2024, and has since earned the only lead Pathfinder during his session, the camp's highest honor, upon his return in 2026 as a counselor in training.

Honors and Awards

• National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), inducted 2026

Skills and Interests

Rubik's Cube

Personal best: 15.39 seconds (October 31, 2026). Averages 21.95 over 5 solves and 19.99 over 12 solves. Certified by timer screenshot.