SHS names student of the week
Q. In what grade are you currently enrolled?
A. I am 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. My mom Kelly, my dad Paul, twin sisters Paige and Sydney, my brother Jacob and Cooper my dog.
Q. What is your favorite subject? Why?
A. My favorite subject is science because I love learning why and how our bodies function. Science has so many aspects that if you wanted to go into a field you could choose from many options.
Q. Have you received any special awards or recognition?
A. Widener Leadership Award, I was chosen by my school and went to Philly for the ceremony.
Q. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?
A. Yes, I am president of STARs (Students Taking Active Roles), vice president of Key Club and a member of National Honor Society.
Q. What is your next goal after high school?
A. Attend nursing school and get my RN and work through either Lehigh Valley Health Network or St. Luke’s in pediatrics or neonatal.
Q. What do you consider your biggest challenge to date?
A. Definitely trying to balance college classes alongside of my high school courses and balancing a job.
Q. For what would you like to be remembered?
A. Trying to be kind to everyone, whether that be someone remembers me sitting with them when they didn’t have anyone or just being there.
Q. Whom do you admire? Why?
A. My parents. They both have worked so hard to help me get where I am today. They push me to always do my best and taught me to never give up. My dad has taught me patience and that kindness can go a long way. My mom has taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to. I’m great-full for how they raise me because it built me to the person I am today.
Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?
A. Always try your best and treat others with kindness. I know life gets down sometimes and you really wanna quit but it’s the struggle that makes you stronger in the end. You have those people around you who are supporting you and you also never know what a person is going through.