Grade: Graduated

Family members: I live with my mother, father, my older brother, Matthew, and my younger brother, Scott.

Favorite subject: My favorite subject is history. By learning from our past, we can shape our future.

Activities: I was actively involved in student council, theater and stage crew, Peer Listeners, Photography Club, Mini-THON and the National Honor Society.

Next steps: I am planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in film production with a concentration in cinematography.

Career goals: I aspire to one day be a cinematographer and photographer.

Heroes: My heroes are Steve Jobs and Adam Elmakias. Steve Jobs taught me there is beauty in simplicity. Adam Elmakias is a music photographer whose work inspired me to start taking photographs.

Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy taking pictures, watching films and spending time with my friends.

Current job(s): I work at Gannons, a gourmet food stand at the Allentown Farmers Market.

Volunteer/community work: During my high school years, I donated nearly 200 hours of my time to St. Thomas More Summer Theater Magic, which raised over $50,000 for local charities.

Likes: I like thinking that is positive, innovative and progressive.

Dislikes: I dislike indecisiveness.

Greatest accomplishment (so far): My greatest accomplishment thus far was being elected the student body president for the past school year.

Advice for peers: Watch more films and take more pictures!

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

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