Grade: 12

Family members: Dr. Jean Seibold McGill, Mr. Kerry McGill, Reagan McGill

Favorite subject: My favorite subjects are American history and U.S. government and politics because I think it is important that we have a strong understanding of our nation’s history before we can work to make change today.

Activities: Varsity soccer, speech and debate (captain), dance, theater, track and field, National Honor Society, Peer Listeners (co-president), Key Club (president)

Next steps: After graduation, I hope to attend a four-year college or university, followed by graduate school (either business school or law school).

Career goals: I hope to eventually become involved in politics, but before then I am looking to work in either social entrepreneurship or international development.

Heroes: Ronald Reagan is a hero of mine, because he united the nation during what could have been a divisive time in our country’s history.

Hobbies: Dance, reading, politics, skiing, working on political campaigns

Volunteer/community work: Cops ‘n’ kids, middle school speech program, Salsa4smiles (as a freshman I started a nonprofit to raise money for children who have cleft lip and cleft palate)

Likes: Interesting conversations, broadening my perspective, listening to speakers/lecturers, reading a good book

Dislikes: Unproductive dialogue, one-sided conversations

Greatest accomplishment (so far): My greatest accomplishment thus far is being accepted into and attending the School for Ethics and Global Leadership, a semester program for high school juniors located in Washington, D.C. There I was able to broaden my own perspective, while contributing to difficult and controversial discussions.

Advice for peers: You are never too young to have an opinion. Get involved! There are plenty of opportunities for motivated young people to make positive change in our world.

Julia Swan coordinates student profiles for the Bethlehem Press. Student profile subjects are selected by faculty and administration at the individual schools.