Lucas Andersen
Programmer
About
I’m a sophomore at Cleburne High School with six years of programming experience in Java, Python, and Lua. Computers are my passion! I even built and manage my own home server, which runs my email, storage, projects, and this very website. Academically, I rank in the top two of my class, hold a 3.95 unweighted GPA, and scored a 1510 on the PSAT. I earned 5s on both the AP Human Geography and AP Computer Science Principles exams.
I like to share what I know: I led an after-school AP Computer Science Principles club of 8–10 students, and their average grade topped 85. I’m also a two-time state champion in Programming for both SkillsUSA and FBLA, a JAMbassador Pro for SkillsJAM, and hold CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, and OSHA 10-Hour certifications.
Outside the lab, I’m ranked second on the varsity tennis team and compete in powerlifting. I’m active in TSA, Key Club, BETA Club, FBLA, SkillsUSA, TAFE, PAC, and SkillsJAM, and I serve as SkillsUSA District 4 Historian (2024-2025) and District 4 Officer (2025-2026).
Although I live with anxiety and ADHD, I’ve learned to channel them into positive energy. My Catholic faith keeps me grounded, and I enjoy meeting new people, encouraging safe online habits, and inspiring others to explore technology.
Awards
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May 2025
BETA Club
Summa Cum Laude (All A's in Classes)
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May 2025
Cleburne High School
Underclassman Integrity Award
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February 2025
SkillsUSA
1st Place SkillsUSA General Knowledge Quiz Bowl District
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February 2025
SkillsUSA
1st Place SkillsUSA Career Pathways (BMT) District
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February 2025
SkillsUSA
1st Place SkillsUSA Computer Programming
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February 2025
FBLA
1st Place FBLA Coding and Programming State Solo
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December 2024
FBLA
1st Place FBLA Coding and Programming North Texas
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June 2024
FBLA
Top 20 in the Nation/International FBLA Coding and Programming
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June 2024
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA National Contender for Career Pathways (BMT)
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May 2024
Cleburne High School
Underclassman Integrity Award
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May 2024
BETA Club
Summa Cum Laude (All A's in Classes)
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April 2024
FBLA
1st Place FBLA Coding and Programming State
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April 2024
SkillsUSA
1st Place SkillsUSA Career Pathways (BMT) State
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March 2024
Varsity Tennis
3rd Place Varsity Men's Solo Tennis Bracket A
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February 2024
SkillsUSA
1st Place SkillsUSA Career Pathways (BMT) District
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February 2024
SkillsUSA
3rd Place SkillsUSA IT Quiz Bowl District
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February 2024
FBLA
1st Place FBLA Coding and Programming North Texas
Projects
- Project Lucas: I created an AI model that shared my interests and had knowledge of my life, teachers, school, classes, and friends. This helped me create an artificial intelligent version of myself.
- FindTheSaintYouNeed.com: FindTheSaintYouNeed.com is a website I created to help people learn about saints. Users can take a short quiz to find out which saint best matches their needs based on their life situations and struggles. The website provides in-depth saint biographies and resources to deepen one's faith.
- Making a Minecraft Server for my School: I managed to port Minecraft to the Chromebooks used at my school and set up a Minecraft server that accommodated up to 183 people at a time. It lasted until December 2023.
- Clemo: I developed an Omegle clone coded to enable people at my school to chat with random people and make friends.
- The Home Server: I built a home server from computer parts and coded a docker system that allowed me to manage the server in sections and create many services that I use. These services included the Email server, Storage server, Remote connection website, Online code editor, and connection speed test website. Recently, I used the home server to make a database for my FBLA competition, in which I got first place in North Texas and in the State.
- Stavoider: A fun and challenging asteroid avoidance game that includes a typing mini-game, originally created for my AP Computer Science Portfolio.
- CTE Nexus: CTE Nexus is an app developed to enhance the functionality and user experience in managing partnerships within Career and Technical Education programs at Cleburne High School. It includes features like a secure login system, AI-powered search, data security with SSL encryption, a vote-up system for companies, efficient navigation, interactive help pages, admin pages for user management, and a report system for creating customizable reports.
Contact
Education
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2023 2027 (expected)
Cleburne High School
Computer Science
High School Education
Grade: 3.95 Unweighted GPA