Grade: 12

Family members: Mom – Peggy Soares; Dad – David Soares; sisters – Gabrielle Soares, Gianna Soares; brothers – Lucas Soares, Benjamin Joseph Soares

Favorite subject: History: Learning about the past is very important to me, and I know it will be important for the future.

Activities: High school soccer team; Lehigh Valley United club soccer; Pro-Life Club; National Honors Society; Boy Scouts of America; Notre Dame Fiat Youth Group; Bethlehem Catholic retreat team

Next steps: I would like to attend a Catholic college and earn a degree in civil engineering or architecture, as well as a minor in theology.

Career goals: I would like to become a civil engineer or architect, and maybe one day own my own engineering/architecture business.

Heroes: My dad: He has always been a strong example of a loving father, helping me and my siblings to do what is right and grow morally stronger. Christiano Ronaldo: one of the best soccer players in the world today, he is often criticized for being selfish, yet he often donates to his community. Tim Tebow: He isn't afraid to show his faith both on and off the football field.

Hobbies: Soccer, playing with siblings, hanging out with friends, hiking running

Current job(s): Engineering intern at EcoTech Marine

Volunteer/community work: I volunteered over the summer in Pittsburgh at an organization called Catholic Heart Work Camp. I also worked with fellow classmates on a Philadelphia service trip run by Bethlehem Catholic HS.

Likes: Soccer, food, especially seafood, The Lion King, Batman, music, Portugal, Chelsea F.C., St. Louis Cardinals

Dislikes: Heights, mangos, avocado, clowns

Greatest accomplishment (so far): Earning my Eagle Scout award or being accepted into national Honors Society

Advice for peers: My advice for my peers is to never give up on your goals; learn from the past and your past mistakes, and always trust in God no matter what you do.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

Student profile subjects are selected by faculty and administration at the individual schools.