When attending a football game a junior or senior might see a familiar face on the field. Former Free State football player Jake Henley graduated last year and this year it’s his sophomore brother, Ryan Henley’s, time to perform–not as a football player but with the band.
The brothers’ similarities are as striking as their differences. Both involved in their own ways, the two bond over TV shows and KU basketball.
“I like sports more than he does but liking KU basketball is something we have in common,” Jake said. “We also both have the same humor and find a lot of the same things funny, like with TV shows.”
Although a little smaller, there’s no mistaking that Ryan is Jake’s brother; the two look a lot alike. Over the phone their voices are virtually indistinguishable. Both their voices and speech patterns are nearly identical.
The brothers’ similarities are as striking as their differences. Both involved in their own ways, the two bond over TV shows and KU basketball.
“I like sports more than he does but liking KU basketball is something we have in common,” Jake said. “We also both have the same humor and find a lot of the same things funny, like with TV shows.”
Although a little smaller, there’s no mistaking that Ryan is Jake’s brother; the two look a lot alike. Over the phone their voices are virtually indistinguishable. Both their voices and speech patterns are nearly identical.
Now that Jake is in college, Ryan doesn’t get to see him quite as often. But Jake is still close by at KU and sees Ryan every Sunday.
“I have a younger sister who goes to Southwest, and it just feels weird being the oldest now,” Ryan said.
Both Jake and Ryan are extremely positive people.
“I have a younger sister who goes to Southwest, and it just feels weird being the oldest now,” Ryan said.
Both Jake and Ryan are extremely positive people.
Ryan’s Integrated Studies teacher LeAnne Cook describes him by saying, “He always has a smile on his face. He is a great role model for his peers because he is constantly working and striving to do his best.”
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