Grade: 12

Family members: My mother is Karen, my father is Ron. I have an older brother Justin who is 20, a younger brother Jared who is 11, and three younger sisters, Kara, 15, Janna, 8, and Chloe, 3.

Favorite subject: My favorite subjects are psychology, theology and history. I like psychology because I find the mind extremely interesting and love learning about it. I especially enjoy it because it gives me the opportunity to help myself and others around me dealing with minor mental or psychological blocks that we all run into at some point. I enjoy theology because it gives me the opportunity to deeply analyze scripture and have open debate on the meaning behind it, while strengthening my Christian faith. History is an enjoyable subject for me because it allows students to appreciate how far we have come as humans and highlights points where we have gone wrong so we may be better prepared not to make the same mistake twice.

Activities: I wrestle and play football. I am also involved in National Honors Society, Eco Club, Chess Club and inspirational bible chat.

Next steps: I plan on attending college where I hope to be able to play football or wrestle while earning my business management degree.

Career goals: After college I plan to immediately start working in the family business, where I will work my way up until I have received enough training to take the company over and into its third generation. It is also a big goal of mine to expand the company and take it into markets it has not yet been involved in.

Heroes: My mom has always been my biggest hero. She has faced many adversities in her life and has always refused to be knocked down. She works around the clock to do everything she can for her children and always puts their wellbeing in front of her own. She is by far the most hardworking, resilient, driven and loving person I know. She has set an extraordinary example for all her children and is the reason I am the person I am today.

Hobbies: I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, going on long bike rides, riding my quad, going on hikes and enjoying nature, playing recreational sports and building things.

Current job(s): I am currently self-employed and have been for the past three years. I own my own lawn care/landscaping business and spend my summers completing landscaping jobs and mowing lawns. During the winter I serve my customers by plowing their driveways or commercial properties.

Volunteer/community work: I do a lot of volunteer work through sports programs such as helping with tournaments and fundraisers. I also help at school doing whatever I can, from assisting with alumni activities to planting a school garden.

Likes: I really like sports, food and the feeling of knowing you helped someone achieve something.

Dislikes: I really dislike standardized tests like SATs, complex math problems and not having enough time in a day.

Greatest accomplishment (so far): My greatest accomplishment to this point is being a 2015 PIAA, “AAA” state qualifier for wrestling and advancing to the round of 12.

Advice for peers: My advice would be to surround yourself with the right kind of people, treat others how you would like to be treated and make a a daily effort to keep a storng relationship with Christ. High school can often be stressful, where you face certain adversities, but with a strong faith, a good support system and a positive attitude you will be able to endure more than you may have thought possible.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

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