Q. Please provide the first names of your family members: parents, siblings and pets.

A. Corinne Campbell (twin sister), Jack Campbell (brother), Deborah Campbell (mother) and Jason Campbell (father), Tay, Echo and Poprocks (cats) and Dakota and Blondie (dogs).

Q. As a senior, do you have any specific goals you will pursue this academic year?

A. This year, I will be participating in the Emerging Health Professionals program through Lehigh Career and Technical Institute and Penn State. My goal is to gain both valuable knowledge and hands-on experience through the program, while continuing to maintain strong academic performance.

Q. What is your favorite class at Emmaus High School? Why?

A. My favorite class at EHS has been environmental sustainability. Not only did this class teach me a great deal about eco-conscious living, but it also fostered a unique level of engagement among students. It was the most involved and enthusiastic I’ve seen a group of peers. I also built a strong connection with my teacher, Mrs. Susens, who is a tremendous inspiration. She clearly cares deeply about both her work and her students.

Q. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities? How has being involved in these organizations impacted your high school experience?

A. I’m involved in several extracurricular activities, including tennis, debate and student government. Being part of multiple organizations has definitely made my high school experience a busy one, but it’s also been incredibly rewarding. These activities have helped me engage with a diverse range of peers, explore new interests and develop strong communication and leadership skills.

Q. What do you consider your biggest challenge to date?

A. In January of my junior year, I suffered a serious concussion. I had to undergo vision therapy just to read without getting sick and wasn’t medically cleared for six months. Despite these challenges, I worked hard to maintain my academic performance. More importantly, the experience taught me a valuable lesson about perfectionism and accepting that not everything in life is within our control.

Q. At this time, what are your plans for the future beyond high school?

A. After high school, I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in health sciences, take the MCAT and eventually attend medical school. My ultimate goal is to become an anesthesiologist.

Q. If you could spend an evening conversing with a historically significant person, whom would you choose? Why?

A. I would choose Jeanne Baret, a lesser-known but groundbreaking figure in the history of exploration. Baret was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe, which she accomplished by disguising herself as a man to join a French expedition. Alongside her cohort, she collected thousands of plant specimens. Despite the barriers she faced due to her gender, she was eventually recognized for her contributions to science. Her resilience and passion for discovery are incredibly inspiring.

Q. For what would you like to be remembered?

A. I would like to be remembered as someone who stayed resilient in the face of adversity, who supported others with kindness and empathy and who pursued their goals with passion and purpose.

Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?

A. Even through hardship, try to remember: This too shall pass.