Grade: 12

Family members: I live with my mother, Carol, and my older brother Chris. My dad Mark and two older brothers, Tony and Geoff, all live in the Midwest

Favorite subject: As a theater person, I gravitate toward the humanities (English, history, film, theater) because of all the fascinating stories and characters.

Activities: Many of my activities, inside and outside school, relate to theater – I participate in all productions, vocal music groups, tech crew, and I also take voice and dance lessons. I'm also a member of a student ambassador and freshmen mentor program.

Next steps: No surprise – I plan on majoring in theater in college, with a possible minor in theater arts management.

Career goals: Honestly, I'd simply like to be involved in theater any way possible.

Heroes: Last summer I got to work with Jessica Fisch, a graduate student and director at Northwestern University. She instantly became one of my heroes because of her energy, dedication and overall brilliance.

Hobbies: In my spare time I love Zumba, dancing, making short films, baking and spending time with friends.

Current job(s): I'm a student worker at Moravian and I also babysit.

Volunteer/community work: I really enjoy spending time at the Boys and Girls Club, as well as working with the theater and sports programs at Moravian Academy and the Swain School, which I attended from third to eighth grade.

Likes: Big musical production numbers, YouTube, cupcakes, fall, field hockey and thrift store shopping

Dislikes: I'm really not a fan of people who don't take things seriously and ruin experiences for others.

Greatest accomplishment (so far): I had a very exciting six months starting last spring. Our cast won Best Overall Production by a Smaller School at the Freddy Awards, where I also got to perform in the opening and closing numbers. A couple weeks later I received the Underclassmen Award for Drama at Moravian. Then I was accepted into Northwestern University's National High School Institute for Theatre Arts, where I spent five intense weeks in theater classes and productions.

Advice for peers: Live in the moment and take all opportunities.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.