STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Q. What grade in school have you completed?
A. I am a 2014 graduate of Salisbury High School.
Q. What was your favorite subject? Why?
A. My favorite subject was newspaper and journalism because I enjoyed writing sports articles for the school newspaper. The class also helped me learn a lot about journalism, which will be helpful as I hope to one day become a sports reporter.
Q. Have you received any special awards or recognition?
A. I received the Frank Yelinko Scholarship Award and the Salisbury High School Scholar Athlete Award. I was a Colonial League Baseball all-star for three years and was captain of the baseball and basketball team my senior year.
Q. What extracurricular activities were you involved in, both in and out of school?
A. I was a member of the baseball and basketball teams for four years and the golf team for two years. I was a member of National Honor Society and the treasurer of Key Club. Outside of school, I am part of the Fountain Hill Stickball League and enjoy golfing, bowling, playing tennis and ping pong.
Q. What is your next goal after high school?
A. My next goal after high school is to graduate from Alvernia University while majoring in communication.
Q. What would you say your biggest challenge has been so far?
A. My biggest challenge so far would have to be time management. With playing a sport during every season, I had less time for homework and studying and spending time with friends, so being able to have time for all of them was difficult.
Q. What do you want to be remembered for?
A. I want to be remembered for being a good student, teammate and friend and being part of the first Salisbury team to make it to a state championship.
Q. Who is in your family?
A. My family includes my mom Doreen, dad John, and brother Nick.
Q. Do you have someone you look up to?
A. I look up to my dad because no matter what he's doing, he enjoys it and makes the most of every moment. He knows how to put a smile on someone's face and is always positive.
Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?
A. My biggest advice to my peers would have to be enjoy everything you do, no matter what it is. Don't look back on anything and realize you didn't have fun. Most things don't last forever, so have fun and make memories while you have the chance.