Grade: Graduated

Family members: I have a mother, Simone Phillips and a sister, Cidnee Phillips.

Favorite subject: My favorite subject is history because my seventh grade history teacher taught it in a way that made it fun to learn about how the world evolved into what it is now.

Activities: I was involved in student council and yearbook.

Next steps: My next step is to get into a good college and major in biology and minor in business. After that, I plan to go to medical school at Columbia University.

Career goals: I'd like to become a neurosurgeon.

Heroes: My heroes are Benjamin Solomon Carson and Sidney Poitier. The reason for Benjamin Carson being my hero is because I read his book, Gifted Hands, and reading what he went through to be one of the best neurosurgeons inspired me. The reason Sidney Poitier is my hero is because he shows me that with being humble and not letting where you start from hold you back, you can be anything you want to be in life. These two men represent to me the hope that if you are disciplined and work yard for anything you want in life, you can have it.

Hobbies: I like collecting quotes and doing photography.

Current job(s): I work at Rita's Italian Ice.

Volunteer/community work: I volunteer at Atria nursing home and Boys & Girls Club (Fireworks program).

Likes: I like pistachio ice cream, the artist Sam Smith, neutral colors, sunflowers, and the view from airplanes.

Dislikes: I don't like when matters are not resolved calmly.

Greatest accomplishment (so far): Putting in since effort in math class and not giving up in school

Advice for peers: Have gratitude and always remain humble; appreciate everything, even the little things, and always be happy.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

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