Grade: 12

Family members: Mother, father, two sisters, two brothers and two dogs

Favorite subject: Voice – because I love singing and I’m able to express myself

Activities: Singing, dancing and fundraising

Next steps: I’d like to get a job and take some cooking and gardening classes.

Career goals: Start my own foundation to help other children with special needs obtain medical equipment

Heroes: My father, because he is very hard working and will do anything for his family

Hobbies: Listening to music, collecting Michael Jackson items, dancing to the wii

Volunteer/community work: Fundraiser specialist and ambassador for community outreach benefit

Likes: Music, dancing, football games, family gatherings, swimming, Zumba

Dislikes: Bullying

Greatest accomplishment (so far): I overcame my fear of singing in front of people; the wonderful honor of being nominated as the 2015 Saucon Valley Homecoming Queen, and finally helping to raise $87,000 for five families in the community facing hardship due to serious illness and extreme medical expenses

Advice for peers: Continue to be who you are. Love yourself and love others. Find beauty and good in all. Be patient and kind to everyone. Work hard and follow your dreams. Believe in yourself and smile in the face of adversity.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press.

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