By Patrice Mardo and Stefan Chapman

Sometimes thinking about the impressive feats of Cal High students makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

They’re all around us – students trying to find a cure for cancer or ending world hunger. So, once in a while it’s nice to read a story about the average kid. This is that story.

William Shao, who prefers to be called Chubbz, is a student who could support the center arc of a normal bell curve all by himself.

Chubbz plays video games in his spare time, can eat almost anything, and even sells candy on the side.

While other students are stressing over grades and suffering from a lack of sleep, Chubbz chooses to make time for himself. This easy going sophomore doesn’t just long for relaxation, he lives it.

Chubbz’s Spanish teacher Julie Gilbert knows him as the kid who always has a big smile on his face.

“He’s very positive,” she said. “Probably an average student.”

On the other hand, Chubbz is also well known for his strange antics in class, including his artistic pranks.

“His drawings are bizarre,” said history and government teacher John Bates. “He draws caricatures (of students in the class) and things that he dreams of.”

Chubbz’ father, Danny Shao, is a supportive parent who sees qualities in his son that others may not. Shao believes his son has a talent for influencing others in a positive way.

“He’s a good leader,” said Shao. “He has above average intelligence.”

In fact, Chubbz is particularly talented when it comes to Pokemon trivia. He has almost caught all the Pokemon and brags he might even be able to name them all.

Sophomore Derek Chen, Chubbz’s best friend, believes his buddy has lots of good qualities.

“He is someone you can confide in,” Derek said. “He is very trustworthy.”

Out of all of Chubbz’s daily activities, his best is eating. He can eat anything, except vegetables, of course.

His friend Jervie de la Plaza even gave him the nickname “Chubbz” in elementary school after his love for eating. If Chubbz could choose one type of food he could eat for the rest of his life, he said it would definitely be sushi.

“It’s frigging delicious,” said Chubbz. Pure Chubbz.

Chubbz has also been able to make some extra cash. By selling candy to students, he has been able to rake in a stunning $500. “His entrepreneurial candy business is astonishing,” said Bates.

Interestingly enough, Chubbz has spent his hard earned cash on a Nintendo DSI, movie tickets and, of course, more food.

Chubbz is one of the few Cal students who never forgets what should be the guiding principle of life for all of us: fun.