Grade: 12

Family members: Nicol Villani (mother), Angelo Villani (father), Angelo Villani Jr. (brother)

Favorite subject: Science

Activities: I have been an active member of Student Government, as well as student body vice president for one year and Class of 2015 vice president for two years. I am the FHS president of BASD MiniTHON, an organization joined with Liberty HS in its third year of raising money for pediatric cancer. I am a member of National Honors Society, yearbook, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and my youth group, Young Life. In addition, I am one of the active leaders in the Riot Squad, our school's pep section. I played varsity lacrosse my freshman year and left it to get better at field hockey, my true passion. I have been playing field hockey since seventh grade as well as winter indoor field hockey. This year I was appointed field hockey captain.

Next steps: Through the rest of senior year my goal is to make the school and the students have the best year possible. As corny as it sounds, I want the best for my classmates because I believe that through all our hardworking years of high school we deserve it. I am willing to put in the extra hours to better my school and my community. There is always something that can be done and I will make sure those tasks get accomplished.

Career goals: I hope to graduate from high school, then enter and graduate from college. I would love to study sports medicine and work with athletes who have had injuries so I can help them recover and get back to doing what they love most. I have had multiple injuries that have caused me to sit on the sidelines. Experiencing this has influenced me to want to help others facing similar problems.

Heroes: My field hockey coach, Charis Innarella, is a person I look up to and strive to live like. She has taught me that on the field anything is possible with heart and hustle. This message has translated to many other real life situations. I know that if I have a passion for something and am willing to work extremely hard, I will be able to achieve whatever I may not have thought possible before.

Hobbies: Field hockey will always be my number one hobby. I also love to pend spare time with my family and friends.

Volunteer/community work: I have spent 200-plus hours on Mini-THON volunteer work. BASD Mini-THON is a yearlong organization to help raise money through the Four Diamonds Fund at Hershey Medical Center. Mini-THON includes events and fundraisers throughout the year, ending with a 12-hour dance marathon modeled on Penn State's 46-hour dance marathon. I have helped in various 5K races, worked fundraisers and planned and organized events benefiting Four Diamonds. BASD Mini-THON is a big part of my life and as president it is my job to make sure I and the 90-plus members are doing everything possible to raise money and awareness.

Likes: I love to go to my high school's football games every Friday night to support the team. Every Sunday my Nona (Grandma) cooks a huge Italian lunch/dinner for my entire family. Getting together with my family and eating a great home cooked meal is something I look forward to every week.

Dislikes: When my Nona makes broccoli

Greatest accomplishment (so far): Being appointed Mini-THON 2015 president for my school has been the greatest accomplishment so far in my high school career. My hardworking, determined, organized and charismatic personality traits have paid off in a positive way. Knowing I am able to help families battling pediatric cancer is worth more than anyone can imagine.

Advice for peers: if your mindset is anything but positive, you are doing it wrong.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

Student profile subjects are selected by faculty and administration at the individual schools.