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 psychology. I think it's really interesting to learn about how the mind works and how it contributes to the development of a person's personality and actions.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: I received an Academic Excellence Award my freshman year and have made honor roll each of my four years of high school. I am also a member of National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: I am currently the vice president of Emmaus' tutor coordinating program. I am also a Hornet Ambassador and a member of the Spanish and Red Cross Clubs. Outside of school I participate in an organization called Young Life.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: After high school I plan on attending college to pursue a degree in psychology. My ultimate goal is to work in a rehabilitation center as a psychologist.

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

A: My biggest challenge so far would probably be deciding on what college I will be attending. It is such a big decision that is going to impact the rest of my life, and I have found it to be really hard deciding where I will spend the next few years.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I want to be remembered as the girl who was always laughing and smiling. I hope when people look back they remember me as someone who was always able to brighten their day.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My parents Jim and Debi McConnell.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: I can't say I have an individual person I look up to. I admire so many different qualities of many people in my life that it's hard to pick just one person.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: Never compromise who you are and what you believe in to gain the acceptance of others.