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Armaan & Chance
Armaan Anding is a systems
engineer and son Chance, 17,
is a 2020 graduate of Brandon
High School who plans to study
musical theatre in the fall.
The Anding family, which
also includes mom Yolanda
and daughter Kadence, 13,
moved to Rankin County from
Louisiana 10 ½ years ago.
Armaan
What is something you admire about
your son?
I admire Chance’s ability to meet new people.
He is also very talented and has no fear of going
on stage and performing before a group of
people.
What is something you really enjoy doing
with your son?
Between school, homework, friends, and
extracurricular activities, I just enjoy any quality
time I can spend with him alone in conversation.
We attended the Brandon High School football
games and, although he’s never actually sat with
me, I just enjoy the time driving to the game
with him.
Is there anything your father said to you
growing up that you find yourself repeating
to your son?
My father grew up in Mississippi during the days
of segregation. Even though times have changed,
he always reminds me to be mindful of my
surroundings, the people I hang out with and the
situations I place myself in. As Chance has
gotten older and has started to drive, I always
remind him to be on his best behavior and that
he will be judged differently and held to a higher
standard.
Do you have a favorite or particularly
memorable Father’s Day gift?
I’m not really big on presents, but there was one
summer that we were all busy with activities.
Father’s Day came so quickly that my family had
not prepared for it; however, they still made it
special for me. Chance wrote me a letter and
expressed that he recognizes all I do, how much
it means to him, and that he loves me.
Is there a story or particular meaning
behind the fun socks you chose for the
photoshoot?
Other than my wife coordinating them for us,
my son has always liked crazy socks. I am just
happy to be able to share this with him.
How are you and your son alike? How
are you different?
Everyone says we look the same, and we both like
to draw, but that’s about the extent of our
similarities. Chance has the same personality that
I love about my wife as well as the same traits as
my father. I love the fact that he’s a combination
of both, inside and out.
Chance
What’s something you admire about
your dad?
He’s super handy when it comes to technology.
He really loves his family and steps up as the
leader of our household in a big way.
What is something you really enjoy doing
with your dad?
Talking about superheroes and comics...talking
with him in general. He is easy to talk to and
non-judgmental.
What’s the best advice your dad has ever
given you?
Don’t ever settle for less and always be the best
you can be. Stop worrying about what others are
doing...do what is best for you and be great at it.
Is there a story or particular meaning
behind the “fun” socks?
We’ve always worn wacky patterns. We both
have a style that dictates the need to incorporate
them.
How are you and your dad alike?
How are you different?
We’re both huge nerds. We love Marvel and DC
comics. We are both creative and artistic. (I got
my drawing skills from him.) We also are a lot
alike in that we are both procrastinators, but we
get the job done. I definitely did not get my
singing and dancing ability from my dad. I also
do not have the work ethic my dad does.
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