"Being a nerd really pays off sometimes."- Ken Jennings
Full name 
"It's nothing special."
Ian Butler
Nickname
"I don't really have any."
Preferred Name
"Just Ian, please."
Nationality
"I'm from nowhere special
American
Ethnicity
English/Jewish
Birth date
"I get double the presents on Christmas day..."
December 21, 1998
Age
"I'm almost 18"
17
How old does he/she appear
I am mature for my age
Late Teens/Early Twenties
Sexuality
"I like girls..."
Straight
Zodiac Sign
"That's just superstition."
Sagittarius
"It's nothing special."
Ian Butler
Nickname
"I don't really have any."
Preferred Name
"Just Ian, please."
Nationality
"I'm from nowhere special
American
Ethnicity
English/Jewish
Birth date
"I get double the presents on Christmas day..."
December 21, 1998
Age
"I'm almost 18"
17
How old does he/she appear
I am mature for my age
Late Teens/Early Twenties
Sexuality
"I like girls..."
Straight
Zodiac Sign
"That's just superstition."
Sagittarius
Sexual Orientation
"I like girls..."
Straight
Relationship History
"Nonexistent, I'm afraid."
Shockingly, Ian has little experience when it comes to romance. He has always been low on the social totem pole and while he certainly hopes that this year will be different, he hasn't allowed himself to get his hopes too high.
Virgin?
"What?!"
Yes
"I like girls..."
Straight
Relationship History
"Nonexistent, I'm afraid."
Shockingly, Ian has little experience when it comes to romance. He has always been low on the social totem pole and while he certainly hopes that this year will be different, he hasn't allowed himself to get his hopes too high.
Virgin?
"What?!"
Yes
Skin Tone
"I'm not super pale."
White. Slightly Pale.
Height
"I'm a little tall..."
6"1
Weight
"The P.E. teacher say's I'm scrawny."
119 Pounds
Body Shape
"I'm not familiar with the terms you gave me."
Body Type (Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph)
"I'm not that awkward anymore...
Ectomorph
Hair
Black; currently Ian has it in semi-long, curly style.
Shape of Face
Oval
Eyes
"I don't like contacts."
Blue with glasses
Distinguishing Marks
"It's not noticeable, is it?"
A small mole on his left cheek
Physical Disabilities
None
Tattoos and Piercings
"That's not my style..."
None
Fashion Sense
"I'm a bit formal for my age... I'm just more comfortable that way."
Ian usually dresses in smart, semi-formal clothing. It is not unusual to see him wearing a tie beneath a turtleneck sweater even in California weather. He will wear a t-shirt at times, but he absolutely refuses to wear shorts outside of swim trunks. He simply feels more comfortable with layers of clothing and it certainly gives him an aura of respectability in place of the piles of money his peers have access to.
Overall Attractiveness
"I'm okay-looking, I guess?"
While Ian lacks the superstar beauty of the Royals, he certainly cleans up nicely, particularly if he takes extra care of his appearance. With curly black hair and soulful blue eyes, he is good-looking in the nerdy sort of way. He will usually be called "cute" rather than "hot" or "gorgeous", however.
"I'm not super pale."
White. Slightly Pale.
Height
"I'm a little tall..."
6"1
Weight
"The P.E. teacher say's I'm scrawny."
119 Pounds
Body Shape
"I'm not familiar with the terms you gave me."
Body Type (Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph)
"I'm not that awkward anymore...
Ectomorph
Hair
Black; currently Ian has it in semi-long, curly style.
Shape of Face
Oval
Eyes
"I don't like contacts."
Blue with glasses
Distinguishing Marks
"It's not noticeable, is it?"
A small mole on his left cheek
Physical Disabilities
None
Tattoos and Piercings
"That's not my style..."
None
Fashion Sense
"I'm a bit formal for my age... I'm just more comfortable that way."
Ian usually dresses in smart, semi-formal clothing. It is not unusual to see him wearing a tie beneath a turtleneck sweater even in California weather. He will wear a t-shirt at times, but he absolutely refuses to wear shorts outside of swim trunks. He simply feels more comfortable with layers of clothing and it certainly gives him an aura of respectability in place of the piles of money his peers have access to.
Overall Attractiveness
"I'm okay-looking, I guess?"
While Ian lacks the superstar beauty of the Royals, he certainly cleans up nicely, particularly if he takes extra care of his appearance. With curly black hair and soulful blue eyes, he is good-looking in the nerdy sort of way. He will usually be called "cute" rather than "hot" or "gorgeous", however.
Good Personality Traits 
✔Smart ✔Sarcastic ✔Nerdy ✔Romantic ✔Kind ✔Patient
✔Excitable ✔Passionate ✔Nonjudgmental ✔Resilient ✔Quirky
Bad Personality Traits
✘Nervous ✘Nerdy ✘Cynical ✘Sarcastic ✘Shy ✘Stubborn
✘Low Self-Esteem ✘Quirky ✘Scatterbrained
Personality
In some ways (okay a lot of ways), Ian fits the stereotype of a nerdy high school student. He gets a bit nervous around girls he likes, he does well in class, he almost always carries his laptop around with him, and he is not exactly a fan of exercise, though he manages to stay in good shape. Ian loves anime, video games, fantasy, sci-fi, and other "nerdy" genres, but he is not above engaging in social activity with his peers. He honestly would attend a teenage party and spend at least an hour beforehand preparing for it and hoping/praying he doesn't embarrass himself. Yet, he is not shy when it comes to subjects that he is familiar with and one can draw him out of his shell by getting him started on something that he is very passionate about.
Politically, Ian is libertarian and very passionate on that viewpoint. He believes that the government should be as small and possible and that the economy is best left to the free market. He is very much for private charity, but against most taxation. He also believes that the Federal Reserve was behind Kennedy's death because he intended to have the Treasury issue monetary notes backed by precious metals, cutting them off. He is also suspicious about government activity and having his computer files and internet history being recorded by the government, so he makes sure to secure his laptop as much as possible and use independent search engines and operating systems when surfing the web. Comic Cons are also, in his own words, "serious business" and works on his costume diligently.
At school, Ian mostly hangs out with other nerds. Most jocks annoy him, mostly because of how they treat him, some of them starting from elementary school. Still, he does his best to judge people individually and there are a few jocks that he thinks are good or at least okay people. School can be hell for him, depending on the social climate, but he looks forward to the future, hoping to get a degree in something computer related or economics. In his spare time, Ian has also learned how to hack computers, mostly those with lax security, but he has never abused it.
Strengths
Ian is very good with computers and is very knowledgeable at economics. He truly has a bright future in quite a few STEM fields. He can make a lot of nerdy/geeky topics seem cool if only he keeps himself from self-conscious. Overall, he's an interesting guy and can be quite cool in nerdy way.
Weaknesses
Ian has been conditioned to feel out of his league when it comes to the other cliques. Really, he would be happier if he could only get over his feelings of nervousness and inferiority, but that is better said than done.
Mental or Behavioral Disabilities
"It can be annoying."
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Life Philosophy
"You can't please all the people all time."
✔Smart ✔Sarcastic ✔Nerdy ✔Romantic ✔Kind ✔Patient
✔Excitable ✔Passionate ✔Nonjudgmental ✔Resilient ✔Quirky
Bad Personality Traits
✘Nervous ✘Nerdy ✘Cynical ✘Sarcastic ✘Shy ✘Stubborn
✘Low Self-Esteem ✘Quirky ✘Scatterbrained
Personality
In some ways (okay a lot of ways), Ian fits the stereotype of a nerdy high school student. He gets a bit nervous around girls he likes, he does well in class, he almost always carries his laptop around with him, and he is not exactly a fan of exercise, though he manages to stay in good shape. Ian loves anime, video games, fantasy, sci-fi, and other "nerdy" genres, but he is not above engaging in social activity with his peers. He honestly would attend a teenage party and spend at least an hour beforehand preparing for it and hoping/praying he doesn't embarrass himself. Yet, he is not shy when it comes to subjects that he is familiar with and one can draw him out of his shell by getting him started on something that he is very passionate about.
Politically, Ian is libertarian and very passionate on that viewpoint. He believes that the government should be as small and possible and that the economy is best left to the free market. He is very much for private charity, but against most taxation. He also believes that the Federal Reserve was behind Kennedy's death because he intended to have the Treasury issue monetary notes backed by precious metals, cutting them off. He is also suspicious about government activity and having his computer files and internet history being recorded by the government, so he makes sure to secure his laptop as much as possible and use independent search engines and operating systems when surfing the web. Comic Cons are also, in his own words, "serious business" and works on his costume diligently.
At school, Ian mostly hangs out with other nerds. Most jocks annoy him, mostly because of how they treat him, some of them starting from elementary school. Still, he does his best to judge people individually and there are a few jocks that he thinks are good or at least okay people. School can be hell for him, depending on the social climate, but he looks forward to the future, hoping to get a degree in something computer related or economics. In his spare time, Ian has also learned how to hack computers, mostly those with lax security, but he has never abused it.
Strengths
Ian is very good with computers and is very knowledgeable at economics. He truly has a bright future in quite a few STEM fields. He can make a lot of nerdy/geeky topics seem cool if only he keeps himself from self-conscious. Overall, he's an interesting guy and can be quite cool in nerdy way.
Weaknesses
Ian has been conditioned to feel out of his league when it comes to the other cliques. Really, he would be happier if he could only get over his feelings of nervousness and inferiority, but that is better said than done.
Mental or Behavioral Disabilities
"It can be annoying."
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Life Philosophy
"You can't please all the people all time."
Short Term Goals
Actually live a memorable senior year. This is his last year of high school, after all.
Long Term Goals
To get into a good college.
Aspirations
"I've always been good with numbers..."
To become a well-known economist.
Actually live a memorable senior year. This is his last year of high school, after all.
Long Term Goals
To get into a good college.
Aspirations
"I've always been good with numbers..."
To become a well-known economist.
Home Town
Los Angeles
Ian was born into a middle-class household. His mom is actually a nurse while his dad is a doctor. Ian was born an only child and, combined with some of his natural awkwardness, he never made too many friends in school save one or two at a time. He's known most of the people who went through the same public school system, and with some of them, he was good friends, though a couple of the friends he managed to make slowly started drifting away during middle school because of people's natural tendencies to form cliques. It was in middle school that Ian began to display a higher than average intelligence. He answered most questions the teacher asked him correctly and started taking advanced classes. Of course, some of the more popular kids labeled him a "nerd" or "geek", placing him squarely with the unpopular kids.
It was about this time that Ian noticed the abuse of power around him. The richer kids seemed to always get away with things that the rest of the students could not. At first, Ian believed this was because of their wealth, but then, he realized it was the connections the wealth spawned. He read Marx, but, looking at Communism, decided it was human nature for systems to be corrupted, positions of authority most of all. It is around this time, he started paying attention to politics, Ron Paul in particular. Throughout middle school, Ian became acquainted with anime and Japanese/Chinese culture, which interested him greatly. Along with these interests, he dove into Star Wars, and other nerdy obsessions, cementing his status as a nerd. Throughout high school, he stuck with the friends he had, but, at times, he has longed to goto parties and other "popular student" events.
Occupation
"It's an experience."
Working at a Yogurt Shop
Childhood Idol/Hero
"Well, maybe not "childhood"..."
Ron Paul
Dream Job
Economist
Pets
None
Education
Public school until Seventh Grade; Private schools until now; he has attended Beverly Hills High School since Freshmen Year.
Social Class
Middle Middle Class
Los Angeles
Ian was born into a middle-class household. His mom is actually a nurse while his dad is a doctor. Ian was born an only child and, combined with some of his natural awkwardness, he never made too many friends in school save one or two at a time. He's known most of the people who went through the same public school system, and with some of them, he was good friends, though a couple of the friends he managed to make slowly started drifting away during middle school because of people's natural tendencies to form cliques. It was in middle school that Ian began to display a higher than average intelligence. He answered most questions the teacher asked him correctly and started taking advanced classes. Of course, some of the more popular kids labeled him a "nerd" or "geek", placing him squarely with the unpopular kids.
It was about this time that Ian noticed the abuse of power around him. The richer kids seemed to always get away with things that the rest of the students could not. At first, Ian believed this was because of their wealth, but then, he realized it was the connections the wealth spawned. He read Marx, but, looking at Communism, decided it was human nature for systems to be corrupted, positions of authority most of all. It is around this time, he started paying attention to politics, Ron Paul in particular. Throughout middle school, Ian became acquainted with anime and Japanese/Chinese culture, which interested him greatly. Along with these interests, he dove into Star Wars, and other nerdy obsessions, cementing his status as a nerd. Throughout high school, he stuck with the friends he had, but, at times, he has longed to goto parties and other "popular student" events.
Occupation
"It's an experience."
Working at a Yogurt Shop
Childhood Idol/Hero
"Well, maybe not "childhood"..."
Ron Paul
Dream Job
Economist
Pets
None
Education
Public school until Seventh Grade; Private schools until now; he has attended Beverly Hills High School since Freshmen Year.
Social Class
Middle Middle Class
Household
"Just my dad, mom, and me. Why?"
Pets
None
Residence
"Home Sweet home..."
Transportation
What was junior year like for you?
"About normal. I mean, I went to school, hung out with friends, and worked a few hours every weekend. My parents got me a new car for my good grades. I didn't get invited to many parties, but I wouldn't say it was miserable or anything. It was just... normal."
How do you feel about returning back to Hollywood High?
"Well, BHHS gives me a lot of opportunities. The classes are excellent and the name alone is enough to impress any college. The extracurricular are fun and all and really, it's like attending a private college if you know what I mean. I hope to be social this year, but there are still people whom I consider friends if I feel like fading in the background, but need some company."
Have you started looking into colleges/universities?
"Definitely! It is only a year away and I'm pretty sure I can get a scholarship. Still, though I'm more of a deist, I did break down in prayer more than once!"
Group/Clique
"Well, it's kind of hard to tell sometimes. I mean, I do well in school and everything, but it's not my whole life. I love anime, politics, video games, and other things so I might be more of a nerd than a geek. Or is it more of a geek than a nerd? I can never get those words straight!"
Nerd/Geek
How do you feel about your group/clique?
"We may be the bottom of the barrel, but some of us will really take off after high school and probably have little Royals as our children. There is always interesting conversation and, really, we're not total losers!"
Average Grades
"Well, that such a surprise!
A's
Study Habits
"I try to get everything out of the way as quick as I can. There's no point in letting it pile up! Of course, I might throw myself totally into a project and not be done until the night before it's due!"
Clubs?
"I might rejoin the debate club and maybe join a few new ones..."
Schedule:
Period 1: -Marketing II || Period 2: -Speech and Debate III || Period 3: -English 12 Honors || Period 4: - Civil Rights and Liberties Pd 5 || Period 5: -Physics || Period 6: -Accounting & Finance II || Period 7: -Calculus Honors || Period 8: - Physical Education || Period 9: Lunch
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About two or three times a week on average.
