Grade: Graduated

Family members: Donald Nixon, Cheryl Nixon, Liam Nixon and Wyatt Nixon

Favorite subject: English is definitely my favorite subject because when reading a piece of literature there are so many ways to interpret the author's or poet's intention. English is less of finding the right answer, and more of finding support in the literary work to prove your opinion.

Activities: Theater, church choir, debate team, Peer Listening

Next steps: I am hoping to attend Ohio State University in the fall where I can pursue a double major in marketing and vocal performance.

Career goals: My career goals are to obtain a job in the marketing side of the music industry, while I pursue a master's degree in vocal performance followed by a doctorate degree in vocal performance and pedagogy.

Heroes: My parents are my heroes because they teach me responsibility, charity and love through their everyday actions and sacrifices.

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, singing and playing piano.

Volunteer/community work: I teach CCD at my parish, volunteer with Cops 'n' Kids and work as the music director for the children's Christmas play my school's theater program puts on for local elementary and middle school kids.

Likes: Music, old movies, reading

Dislikes: Rollercoasters

Greatest accomplishment (so far): My greatest accomplishment was being accepted by Westminster Choir College music conservatory into their summer program for high school students interested in classical voice. There I spent two weeks studying music and voice with other students who share my passion of singing, opera and classical music.

Advice for peers: My advice for my peers is to try to talk to as many types of people you can, because every person has something different to offer. Best friends can be made out of those different from you as well as those similar.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

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