As a biology concentrator, Grant is a "very competitive fellow," says Dan F. Voytas, a teaching fellow for Biology 7. Voytas says he found that surprising, since "before, he had no one to compete with but himself." He adds that Grant is very "gung-ho" about everything, but has become more focused since his freshman year.

Back on the ranch, Grant raised goats, wrote articles about them and entered them in shows. In order to win, Grant says he had to do a lot of select breeding of certain lines. Voytas attributes Grant's interest in genetics and applied science to his hands-on experience.

"He is the only person I know who has Dairy Goat Journal and Time on his coffee table," Hewitt says. Grant himself writes for the Harvard Biology Review and also has worked in two labs. He currently is applying for various fellowships and plans to go to medical school.

In addition to his academic life, Grant has had an active extra-curricular life. "He is an extrovert, very personable and witty," Felix says. Grant has appeared in both Loeb Experimental and house plays and was an associate producer for Citystep.

Those who know Grant admire his individuality. "You gotta love him. He's the only person who ever named a goat after me. I got third place in a show," says Hewitt.

According to Drew, "Grant would moan and groan about how much studying he had to do, but in the next breath talked about the Saturday night parties." Drew says that the fact that he had a brother here encouraged him to come to Harvard.

Grant says he has been giving Drew a lot of advice. "I tell him not to panic, not to over-study and warn him about the food." Drew says that Grant told him he would be well-prepared and would not have any problems despite his lack of formal education.

Spanish A teacher Maria L. Davila considers Drew one of her brightest students. "I find his interest admirable for a student. He takes it more as a personal challenge than a requisite that he is filling. He definitely has a different attitude than the other students."

Having known Grant for four years as well, Davila sees the brothers' desire to learn as their greatest asset. "They study because they want to learn, not for an exam," she says.

Drew's fall term course load is almost identical to Grant's freshman schedule. Despite their parents backgrounds in sociology and English, both sons are studying biology. They believe their similar interests may stem from having studied together.

In addition to his pre-med classes, Drew is rowing freshman crew, taking advantage of Harvard's urban setting and, all in all, behaving much like any freshman with a more traditional background.

But underneath, both brothers are quite different from the typical Harvard student. Neither one will mention their unusual background, though, unless you ask them.

As Drew's roommate Peter L. Rukeyser '90 says, "We have to brag for him."