Paden Long was born on March 13, 2003, to Lance and Stacey Long. He has two siblings, Hanah Long (older) and Conor Long (younger).

Paden’s favorite subject in school is Shop because he said, “I get to build stuff.” The one task he found most challenging as a senior was Wildlife and Fisheries, a class he took online. Paden’s favorite high school activity was working in the concession stands. When asked what he will remember, Paden said, “I will forever remember when Lincoln jumped the curb in his Dakota.”

In Paden’s spare time he likes riding dirt bikes.

Paden lives by the quote, “I'm not a pessimist, I'm an optometrist.” - Ricky LaFleur