Q. In what grade are you currently enrolled?

A. I am currently 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 parents are Tamara and Patrick Smarch. I have one younger brother named Aidan and a cat named Meow Meow.

Q. What is your favorite subject? Why?

A. My favorite subjects are science and English and my favorite high school courses were Honors Anatomy and Physiology, AP Psychology, AP Language and Composition and Honors Chemistry 1 and 2. They were all super hands-on classes and very tough to choose my favorite.

Q. Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A. I have received various awards and recognition. I am a 2-year MVP award winner in golf along with placing fourth in the Colonial League Championship my junior year. I also received the Academic Presidential Scholarship. In addition, I have been chosen as a nominee for the Lehigh Valley Live Athlete of the Year.

Q. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A. I am involved with several extracurricular activities including Salisbury’s golf team, soccer team, field hockey team, basketball team, president of Key Club, National Honor Society member, Aevidum officer, Class Advisory, Student Government Advisory, G.I.V.E. and a blood drive coordinator.

Q. What is your next goal after high school?

A. My next goal after high school is to attend a 4-year university to study health sciences on a pre-dental track to become an orthodontist.

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

A. My biggest challenge to date was the various sports injuries I have had throughout high school. From breaking my ankle twice in the same basketball season during my sophomore year to breaking my arm during the summer before my senior year, all of it has taught me how to be stronger both mentally and physically.

Q. For what would you like to be remembered?

A. I would like to be remembered for my ability to succeed in both academic and extracurricular ways, but also my extroverted personality and willingness to help out in any way I can.

Q. Whom do you admire? Why?

A. I admire a lot of people in many different ways but specifically my mother, Tamara and my grandfather, Dr. Stephen Kulik. They have supported me endlessly both on and off the playing field and have been there for me more than anyone. I look up to my mother for her willingness to help anyone and everyone. I also look up to my grandfather as he has inspired me and given me the best advice that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?

A. My advice to my peers is to be a kind soul that makes everybody feel like a somebody.