Grade: 11

Family members: I have two older brothers, my mother, and my father.

Favorite subject(s): My favorite subjects are Music, Art History, and English. I appreciate the creativity and discipline inherent in creating music and writing. I enjoy the insight and complexity behind art of the past.

Activities: Guitar and Visual Arts. I'm in a variety of academic clubs, as well.

Next steps: I hope to attend college as a double major in Music and English.

Career goals: I would like to become a professional composer/songwriter.

Heroes: Some of my heroes include Andres Segovia, Kurt Vonnegut, and Henry David Thoreau, due to their virtuosity in their respective fields and great minds.

Hobbies: Guitar, voice, piano, photography, drawing, writing and reading

Current job(s): For now, I'm just a professional student.

Volunteer/community work: I was a docent at the Sigal Museum. For now, I do most of my community service through school clubs.

Likes: Learning, traveling and volunteering

Dislikes: I dislike people who talk so much that they fail to listen - and bugs.

Greatest accomplishment (so far): My greatest accomplishment has been maintaining a balance between my rigorous musical and art studies, extracurricular activities, and academics.

Advice for peers: Sacrifices and large decisions are necessary in order to be successful, so always know your priorities and constantly reflect on yourself and your situation.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.