Q. In what grade are you currently enrolled?

A. I am currently a senior at Emmaus High School and I also attend Lehigh Career & Technical Institute.

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

A. I live with my mom, Beth, my stepdad, Dennis, my brother, Jack and my stepbrothers, Aiden and Ryan. I have two dogs, a chocolate lab named Molly and a Cavapoo named Chloe.

Q. What is your favorite subject? Why?

A. My favorite subject is science, specifically engineering, because I can create different projects and problem solve while learning.

Q. Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A. I have attained honor roll all throughout high school and I received an academic excellence award from EHS for the 2023-2024 school year. At LCTI, I am the Skills USA class representative and was awarded Student of the Month for March 2023. I am a member of the National Technical Honor Society.

Q. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities? How has being involved in these organizations impacted your high school experience?

A. I played baseball when I was younger and was in the French Club at school. I currently work at Weis Markets. All these activities have taught me responsibility, time management and communication skills I hope will serve me well in college and beyond.

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

A. A challenge I have is balancing my school and work life.

Q. What is your next goal after high school?

A. After high school, I plan to attend a four-year college and major in mechanical engineering.

Q. If you could spend an evening conversing with an historically significant person, whom would you choose? Why?

A. I would like to spend an evening with Thomas Edison. I would like to learn how an inventor’s mind thinks and works.

Q. For what would you like to be remembered?

A. I would like to be remembered for a revolutionary invention that would change people’s lives.

Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?

A. My advice for my peers is to always pursue your dreams, follow your passion and live your best life.