Grade: 12th

Family members: Marie Brown (Mom), Pete Brown (Dad), Megan Brown (Sister), Ryan Brown

(Brother)

Favorite subject(s) and why: My favorite subject is Anatomy and Physiology. I am fascinated

by how complex the human body is. I enjoy studying all of the different components that go into

making the body function. My time in the Health Careers program at Bethlehem Area Vocational

Technical school has provided me with health related hands-on experience and a strong

foundation to be successful in nursing school.

Activities: I participated in the Buddies helping Buddies Club and Crafts for Kindness Club at

Freedom High School. At the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, I am Vice President

of our Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter. I am a member of the National

Honor Society as well as the National Technical Honor Society.

Next steps (after high school): After high school, I will be attending DeSales University to

study Nursing.

Career goals: In the future, I plan on specializing in psychiatric nursing. I would like to work in

detention centers, prisons, or psychiatric hospitals where I can not only work to improve my

patients’ physical well being, but also develop programs that will allow them to smoothly

transition back into society.

Heroes and why: My heroes are my parents. They have always been a source of love and

support for me and my siblings.

Hobbies: In my free time, I love to practice yoga. While in college, I plan on becoming a

certified yoga instructor. Volunteer/community work: I have volunteered at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center where

I worked alongside occupational and speech therapists. I am also a volunteer at the Children’s

Home of Easton and bake birthday cakes for the residents.

Likes: I enjoy the outdoors and exploring new places. I am a certified organic gardener and

extremely passionate about gardening and healthy eating.

Dislikes: Celery

Greatest accomplishment (so far): My greatest accomplishment so far was receiving the

DeSales University’s Leadership full tuition scholarship. After competing against 400 other

applicants, I was one of 30 students to be granted an interview and was ultimately chosen as one

of six students who were awarded the scholarship.

Advice for peers: I would stress the importance of finding a strong support system. Whether

struggles arise academically or emotionally, I think it is important to have like minded

individuals to help you get through the tough times.

Coordinated by Julie Swan

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