Q: What grade are you in?

A: I am a senior at Emmaus High School.

Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject is tied between art class and AP physics class. I like physics because I enjoy solving problems and learning how the world works. However, I also love to express myself through various art projects.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: I am currently a member of National Honor Society. Last year, I was inducted into the French Honor Society. I received an award for academic excellence in French IV.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: I have been studying piano for 11 years, and I like to spend most of my free time playing piano. I also take ballet. When I am not playing piano or dancing, I like to read and work on various art projects not related to school.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: After high school, I plan on attending college to earn a degree in environmental engineering. I really love nature and I want to work on protecting it and helping people. I also would like to be able to travel with my job.

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

A: My biggest challenge has been time management. It is difficult to keep up with all of my schoolwork in addition to pursuing all of my interests. If I'm not careful, it becomes very easy to procrastinate with my schoolwork.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I strive to be a kind, open minded person.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My parents, Christopher and Pat. I have two older brothers, Alex and Nate. I also have two dogs named Schwartzerdt and Tanuki.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: I really look up to my brother, Alex. He is such an open minded, caring and intelligent person, and he has a great sense of humor. I always find myself laughing more when he is around. I feel as if I can go to him if I need someone to talk to. He is also very philosophical and we often get into lengthy discussions about life. He has a nonmaterialistic and disciplined philosophy, which interests me. He has positively impacted my life and how I view the world. I strive to be more like him.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: Have confidence in yourself and your abilities. You never want to miss out on something because of the fear of failing.