Grade: 11th Grade

Family: Carlos (dad), Rahmieneh (mom), Sebastian (younger brother.

Favorite subjects: Math, it’s satisfying to solve an equation and get the right answer.

Activities: Varsity softball, Varsity field hockey, debate, Big Panther little Panther, Bocce, ITeam, assistant stage manager.

Next steps: My next steps are to hopefully attend Penn State University main campus WE ARE!

Career goals: I hope to either make props for movies or flip houses with my parents.

Heroes: My babajoon is my hero, he inspired me to become everything I am today. He gave me undying love for fishing and lakes. He taught me how food isn’t just food but something that connects people. He was an extraordinary person and engineer I wish someday I can follow the incredible legacy he left behind. I hope he’s proud.

Hobbies: I have many hobbies but I love 3D printing and making Ironman suits most.

Current job: In my free time I work with my parents on fixer-upper homes and it’s one of my favorite things ever.

Volunteer work: I occasionally crochet hats for NICU babies and their families and I help out with the middle school and elementary school theater

Likes: I like to watch movies, preferably classics, and I love fishing at my lake house.

Dislikes: I hate tomatoes .

Greatest accomplishments (so far): Giving a presentation at a class at Lehigh University, getting a paper published in a STEM magazine and winning PBS39 artist of the month May 2025.

Advice for peers: You only get one life, do everything, don’t let an opportunity pass by. Carpe diem!