Grade: 12th

Family members: I have my parents, Bill and Suzanne, and two sisters, Kristen and Erika.

Favorite subject: My favorite subjects are my English classes, especially my Journalism class. It is where I feel most comfortable in the school environment and also where I feel as though I can express myself most.

Activities: I play volleyball for my school and for a club team, and I am also involved in many clubs such as National Honors Society, SADD, Key Club, and Student Council.

Next steps: After high school I hope to attend Lehigh University, where I can earn my degree in what I hope to be Journalism.

Career goals: I hope to work for a big-name newspaper or magazine publication.

Heroes: One of my biggest heroes is J.K. Rowling. Not only do I love her writing, but I am also very inspired by the way she became a self-made billionaire by doing what she loves.

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, participating in sports, especially volleyball, and also involving myself in the school activities.

Current job(s): Currently I am unemployed.

Volunteer/community work: I do a lot of volunteer work through the clubs that I am a part of, especially SADD and Key Club.

Likes: Some of my likes include getting caught up in a great book, finding new music to listen to or movies to watch, playing sports, and busying myself with after school activities.

Dislikes: One of my dislikes are people who have the potential to accomplish something great in their life but lack the motivation to do so.

Greatest accomplishment (so far): My greatest accomplishment so far would be juggling high school and club volleyball and extra-curricular activities while also maintaining my GPA.

Advice for peers: My advice for my peers would be to chase after their dreams, no matter how big or crazy. You never know how much can be accomplished with strong will and motivation.

Julie Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.