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STUDENT OF THE WEEK Tyler Brown

Q: What grade did you just complete?

A: I just completed 12th grade at Emmaus High School.

Q: What was your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject was probably AP computer science. I really enjoy programming and understanding how a computer actually solves a problem, or even how it works, for that matter. It makes you look at problems in a different way.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: Yes. I was a member of National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society; I was on the principal's honor roll and athletic director honor roll; student of the month for computer science department; high school scholar All-American nominee for National Soccer Coaches Association of America; EHS academic excellence award; district chorus for three years; regional chorus for two years and varsity soccer letter.

Q: Were you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: Yes, I was on the boys varsity soccer team and a member of Kid to Kid (an anti-drug and bullying group), Fermata Nowhere, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, orchestra and chorale.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: I am going to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to hopefully dual major in computer engineering and computer science.

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

A: Pushing through all the stress and work from school and other activities has been the biggest challenge so far.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I really don't know. If people remember me for positive things, that's good enough for me.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My mother, Donna, my father, David, and my older brother, Christopher.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: I look up to my parents. They're very hardworking and have provided me great opportunities.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: I don't really have any advice. Just work hard. It always pays off.