Grade: 11

Family members: Mom, Joyce; Dad, Theodore; Brother, Joseph

Favorite subject(s): Biology and English, I love what constitutes life and organisms. I also love to write.

Activities: Freedom Forum and German Club

Next steps (after high school): Go to a college for education in pharmacy.

Career goals: Hospital pharmacist/doctor

Heroes: Gandhi, for being outspoken while still promoting peace

Hobbies: Running, Photography, Watching movies, Volunteer Work

Volunteer/community work: I volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem and an animal shelter “Lehigh Valley No Kill”

Likes: Animals, running, film,

Dislikes: Basketball, horror movies

Greatest accomplishment (so far): Running a half marathon and training for a full marathon.

Advice for peers: The struggle to get to the top of the mountain is worth it when you see the view.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

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