Q: What grade are you in?

A: I am in 12th grade at Emmaus High School.

Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject is biology because I find the study of life very interesting and I enjoy hands-on learning.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: I am a National Merit Semifinalist and I was accepted to the National Honor Society and the German Honor Society. I also placed first in the school and sixth in the state in the National Society of Professional Surveyors Trig-Star 2015 Competition.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: I am president of Interact Club and vice president of German Club. I am also a member of marching band, concert band, clarinet choir and spring stage crew.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: My next goal after high school is to complete a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences.

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

A: My biggest challenge to date has been my right arm disability, but it has also been an opportunity for me to grow.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I would like to be remembered for my friendliness and my tenacity.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My dad’s name is Ciaran and my mom’s name is Valerie. My sisters’ names are Aife and Fionnuir.

Q: Whom do you admre? Why?

A: I admire my grandma because she is the kindest, smartest, classiest and funniest person I know.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: My advice for my peers would be to never let yourself or anyone else make you feel like you are not good enough.