Initially, he found the club because of his leisurely pursuit of gaming.
“As a kid, my dad bought me a Gameboy, Super Mario Bros. 3, and a bunch of the Pokemon games,” said Lederman. “I just have a lot of fond memories playing Nintendo games with my [family].”
When beginning his career at OU, he majored in Computer Science. After re-evaluating what fascinated him and what future career would bring him the most fulfillment (including a possible job in business), he knew what steps to take.
“I want to be a writer,” said Lederman.
Lederman knew the path he wanted and pursued OU Esports and Co-Curricular because he was confident he could be a good steward within the program. He saw similar values he held within the group.
“I really appreciate the community aspects of the Gaming Club. I think the focus on community outreach, like the volunteer program at the children’s hospital and other community events, is helping cement the gaming club as a legitimate institution on campus.”
One of the projects he’s most proud of is his article about the partnership with the Children’s Hospital. Lederman enjoys interacting with the community around him, which is why he is also quite fond of his time interviewing the League of Legends team because he was able to talk to a diverse group of people.
