Grade: 12th

Family members: Wanda Mata (mother) Frank Mata (father) Nancy Ettwein (sister)

Favorite subject(s): My favorite subject is Global Politics because it allows me to expand my horizons. It allows me to learn more about global issues on a new level and dive deeper into mass problems.

Activities: I participate in about 13 activities in school. These include basketball, step team, NHS, yearbook, student council, etc.

Next steps: I plan on attending college to pursue a BSN.

Career goals: My ultimate career goal is to be a pediatric oncology nurse.

Heroe(s): My number one hero is my sister because of all she has done for me and simply because she is a great role model.

Hobbies: I love to create mixed media artworks!

Current job(s): I work a summer job as a camp instructor at the Allentown Parks Program.

Volunteer/community work: Volunteered multiple times at the Allentown Public Library

Likes: I love The Neighbourhood, Bad Bunny, my friends/family, and my dog.

Dislikes: Sundays

Greatest accomplishment (so far): Being so successful in all areas of my life despite all of the challenges I have faced.

Advice for peers: My biggest piece of advice for my peers is keep going and stay in your own lane. I think especially with all of the chaos of high school, the stress starts to weigh on people. You need to focus on yourself and what is best for you no matter what others think.