Q: What grade are you in?

A: I am a senior this year at Emmaus High School.

Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject would definitely be English. Analyzing texts and determining why the writer used certain words and the meaning behind them is just so interesting. I’ve typically loved science and math, but this year we focus on pure analysis of works which is just so different than previous classes.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: I’ve been to Pennsylvania Music Educators Association district regional and all-state choirs, as well as numerous academic awards in the English and French departments at school. Additionally, my debate team and I made it to the EPC Finals this year.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: I’m one of four captains of the debate team and a member of student government. I’m also the president of the Chorale and Select Choir and vice president of the drama department and National Honor Society. I’ve also acted in all of the fall plays and spring musicals at Emmaus.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: My next goal after high school would be to attend college, make friends and learn more.

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

A: My biggest challenge thus far has been to get out of my own head. Sometimes being involved in a lot of extracurricular activities can get overwhelming but I’ve learned to just take a step back and prioritize.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I want to be remembered for being a good person. Sure being involved and getting good grades are important but none of that really matters when you’re being mean. Being a good person means so much more in the long run.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: I have a mother, Kathy, a father, Kenny, two brothers, Thomas and Joseph, as well as a dog, Ollie.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: I look up to a lot of people. If there’s anybody I aspire to be like it would have to be my voice teacher, Dr. Robinson. I’ve been studying with her for almost two years now and she is the most caring, genuine person I know. She has been so successful in her lifetime, but still hasn’t lost the humility and understanding of an everyday person. I can only hope to be as successful and kind as she is.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: Don’t take academic opportunities for granted, take that extra class, join that club. But most importantly, make sure you enjoy every second of it.