Benjamin Whitby
Q: What grade are you in?
A: I will be graduating from Emmaus High School.
Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?
A: My favorite subject is architecture because the class includes a fun, hands-on learning environment through building projects and problem-solving with other students.
Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?
A: I am in National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Tri-M Honor Society.
Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?
A: My extracurricular activities include drumming in the EHS Marching Band and volunteering with youth programs at my church.
Q: What is your next goal after high school?
A: My goal after high school is to excel at Millersville University where I will study technology and engineering education.
Q: What would you say your biggest challenge has been so far?
A: My biggest challenge in high school was making the decision between majoring in engineering or education in college. I was able to compromise by studying a field that combines them.
Q: What do you want to be remembered for?
A: I want to be remembered for the humor and leadership I tried to bring to all of my classes and activities.
Q: Who is in your family?
A: My family includes my mother Colleen, my father David, my brother Jon and my sister Meghan.
Q: Do you have someone you look up to?
A: Someone I look up to is my architecture teacher Mr. Didra. His fun teaching style creates a unique environment students love. He has always been a mentor to me and even helped me decide on my college major.
Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?
A: My advice to my peers is to challenge yourself without becoming overwhelmed and to get involved in a variety of activities.