If the clothes make the man, this young man has it made. I was impressed with his elegant ensemble, complete with well-ironed shirt and polished shoes. He looked like he would be right at home on the pages of GQ.

Senior boy straightening tie Senior boy with columns Senior boy with textured wall

But this young man is actually a lover of the outdoors and a seasoned 4-H clubber for over a decade. Can you picture this fashionable young man raising goats?

How about now?

Senior boy with barn Senior boy with tractor

We stopped by the Warren County Fairgrounds to take a few nostalgic pictures of a place where he had exhibited farm animals over the last twelve years. I had never been there, but I might have to come back when the fair is open in July.

We also got a few more casual pictures in downtown Lebanon.

Senior boy with rock wall Senior boy at railing Senior boy with wood wall

He only wanted a few urban locations, but how could you stop when he looked good against so many different settings? And even though they don’t show in these photos, I want to mention that when the soles of his shoes were visible in the seated poses, they looked spotless.

I finally relented and took him and his mom out to the park. Okay, so I forgot to warn them how far we would be walking. And that we might go off trail just a little. Let’s just say that those pristine shoe soles aren’t so pristine anymore. Sorry about that.

Senior boy with hat Senior boy outdoors

At least I didn’t mess up his hat. I did love the hat.

I feel I should emphasize that this young man is not just a dapper dresser and knowledgeable about livestock, but also ambitious in his educational goals. Currently, he is considering a career in medicine, although he is open to seeing what appeals to him along the way.

I wish him well and am confident that he will continue to impress all those he meets in his life journey!