Brian Inch enjoys computers, history and woodworking. And knitting.

The Bothell Secondary Academy for Success (SAS) senior learned to knit from his mom and grandmother and notes that he puts a ton of effort into that craft. If grades were awarded in knitting, he would probably be near the top of the class.

“I rarely knit something for myself. I like to be able to make a gift for someone that they will treasure and cherish for many years,” said Inch, who’s currently knitting a sweater to donate to a local charity.

Inch, 18 — who earned a $1,000 scholarship from the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce — will graduate June 10 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center.

As a Running Start student, he’s already taking classes at Cascadia Community College, and he’ll continue his studies there with an ultimate goal of receiving an information-technology degree from the University of Washington.

He’s happy to note that he’s earned all his credits at SAS and hasn’t dipped below a B grade at Cascadia, where he’s studying U.S. history, western civilization, philosophy and English. Inch is also interested in Washington state history.

“It’s a really nice campus — and there are computers everywhere,” Inch said of Cascadia. “And the professors have a cool take on life,” he added about their personal stories, which focus on everyone having an equal shot at success despite their different backgrounds.

Inch notes that his mom, Karen, has guided him along the road to college and through life. At his chamber interview, he said that Karen is his hero.

She’s had fibromyalgia and other health issues, but “through thick and thin, she’s helped me, no matter what,” Inch said.