Grade: Graduated senior

Family members: Jeffrey Young (dad), Lisa Young (mom), Madison Young (just completed freshman year of college), Wesley Young (rising high school sophomore)

Favorite subject: Math is my favorite, because it is straightforward; there is always a concise answer and it is very interesting!

Activities: Young Life, cross country (captain), I played the tuba and was treasurer of the Freedom HS Patriot Band, I was captain of merchandise for BASD Mini-THON, Student Athletic Council representative

Next steps: Attending college after spending a year traveling/volunteering

Career goals: Neonatal nurse practitioner

Heroes: My Young Life leaders because they have shown me unconditional love and what it means to lead a beautiful life

Hobbies: Puzzles, art projects, hiking, babysitting, listening to music, reading, hanging out with friends/siblings

Current job(s): Babysitter (nanny in the summer), employed at the Gem Shop on Main Street

Volunteer/community work: I spent a month volunteering at a Young Life camp in New York where I worked in the kitchen and served meals. I am a volunteer Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church and in the Youth Ministry during the summer.

Likes: Popcorn, yellow, running, laughing, babies, summer, the lake, bracelets, dancing, sunsets, rain, swimming, smoothies

Dislikes: Being idle, mayonnaise, people fighting, disorganization, writing essays

Greatest accomplishment (so far): The month I spent serving at Young Life camp

Advice for peers: Put your trust in God…a little kindness goes a long way…do what you are passionate about, not what others want.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press. Student profile subjects are selected by faculty and administration at the individual schools.