Q: What grade are you in?

A: I am in the 12th grade at Emmaus High School.

Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject is mathematics because it is a very rational topic and it explains many physical phenomena.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: This has been a very special award to me and I thank you for that. I have received other awards and these include the National AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction and just AP Scholar. I have also received many other awards but they are not as notable.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: Yes, as a matter of fact, I participate in clubs such as Envirothon, Model UN, Academic Team, Future Business Leaders of American, track, cross country, Pennsylvania Math League, Chamber, Sinfonia, Orchestra and the American Computer Science League.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: My next goal would probably be to go to college and travel.

Q: What would you say your biggest challenge has been so far?

A: I think that the biggest challenge I have faced would be getting to bed on time. However, the other non-sleep related challenge would probably be balancing my schedule.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I would want to be remembered for doing something good or inventing something new.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My mom, Weihong Xie and my dad Lingxue Pan.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: If the person has to be living, it would be John Oliver, the comedian. If it can be anyone, dead or alive, then I would have to say Alexander Hamilton.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: Do not be afraid to fail. It is through failure that we develop a sense of conviction in what we do and believe in. Dreams change and that is fine, just don’t be afraid to do what is right.