Q: What grade are you in?

A: I just completed my senior year at Emmaus High School.

Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject is history. I love understanding how the past influences the world today. I also love talking about history and explaining it to other people.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: I received two state finalist awards for National History Day, for my individual documentaries on the history of the submarine and also the 1919 Treaty of Versailles.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: I have been a member of the Emmaus Marching Band for four years. I have been a section leader for the last two years. I have been a member of the Emmaus High School Academic Team since my sophomore year. I have been the varsity captain for my junior and senior years. I have also been the captain of the Emmaus High School Scholastic Scrimmage Team for two years, which competes on television. I am heavily involved in the youth group at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, running and spending time with my friends.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: In the fall, I will be attending Millersville University's Honors College for a degree in history. I'm not sure yet where that will lead me, but I know God has a plan for me.

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

A: Disorganization. I spend far too much time searching for misplaced things or trying to remember things I forget to write down.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I want to be remembered for a being a positive influence on others, as well as a good student. I would also like to be remembered for being a loyal friend to others and for generally being a nice person.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My family consists of my father, Eric, my mother, Janet, and my older brother Dan, who is currently studying at Temple University.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: I look up to several people, especially my parents. However, the person I admire and respect the most is my father. His love and care for his family is evident everyday. He is a very upstanding man, and I hope I've learned more than a few things from him about love, faith, integrity and hard work.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: Get organized. It will save you countless headaches and a lot of stress and you can use all the time you won't waste searching for stuff to do fun things.