Q. In what grade are you currently enrolled?

A. I am currently enrolled in 12th grade at Salisbury High School.

Q. Who is in your family? Please provide the first names of your family members: parents, siblings and pets.

A. I live with my mom and dad, Jason and Kristi; I have three siblings, Alexander, Emma and Jason and I have a cat named Ally.

Q. What is your favorite subject? Why?

A. My favorite subject is science and my favorite high school course is anatomy and physiology. I really enjoy hands-on experiences and that class gave me incredible interactions with tools and organisms I would not have received anywhere else. I find myself applying a great amount of information I learned in that class to my daily life.

Q. Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A. I have received the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Leadership at the high school level, the AP Scholar Award for my performance on multiple AP exams, a first place award at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science regional competition and induction into National Honor Society for scholarship.

Q. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A. I am involved in several extracurricular activities including Salisbury’s soccer team, swim team, track team, debate team, ski club, student government association and class advisory.

Q. What is your next goal after high school?

A. My goal after high school is to attend a 4-year university to study biomedical engineering.

Q. What do you consider your biggest challenge to date?

A. My biggest challenge to date was breaking my collarbone in the fall last year. Not only did it prevent me from playing the rest of the soccer season, it caused me to struggle with little tasks such as writing in school, eating, getting dressed and even sleeping for a few weeks. However, I was given incredible support from great friends and it made me even more excited to play soccer again this year.

Q. For what would you like to be remembered?

A. I would like to be remembered for being the peer, teammate and co-worker that put all of his effort into each goal he had. I hope with that memory, people find me to care for them and their goals as well.

Q. Whom do you admire? Why?

A. I admire Mr. Hahn, my math teacher, soccer coach and listening ear. I strive to be as involved, dedicated and caring as Mr. Hahn is each and every day. Everyone sees Mr. Hahn’s positive spirit and smile, but I truly admire each and every effort he makes to make everyone feel understood in the midst of all of his duties.

Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?

A. Do the little things right and the big things will fall into place.