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STUDENT OF THE WEEK Gordon Daichendt

Q: What grade are you in?

A: I'm currently a senior at Emmaus High School.

Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject right now is psychology because there are so many interesting things to learn about the human mind.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: I received the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award my junior year.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: I play varsity soccer in the fall, wrestle varsity in the winter and participate in the Marine Corps Fitness Team in the spring.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: Attend Penn State Berks and major in electromechanical engineering technology.

Q: What would you say your biggest challenge has been so far?

A: Trying to handle all the schoolwork and sports over the years.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I want to be remembered as a down to earth guy who hopefully made some people's day better.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My mom and dad Ursula and Mark, my brother Philip and my dog Mocha.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: I look up to my philosphy teacher Mr. Flynn because he is a genuinely nice guy. I feel like I could talk with him about anything and he gets along with pretty much everyone. That's how I want to be.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: Get your work done, but still make time to relax and have fun. Have great friends to share those times with. Otherwise it will all drive you insane.