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

A. My mother Lori, my father Charlie, sisters Catherine and Elizabeth, my brother Henry.

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

A. My specific goals for my senior year are to maintain strong academics while also succeeding outside of school as a member of the track and field team. Academically, I plan to stay focused, manage my time effectively and continue challenging myself in my courses. Athletically, I want to contribute to my team’s success by improving my personal performance, supporting my teammates and demonstrating leadership both on and off the field.

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

A. My favorite class at Emmaus was civil engineering and architecture. In this class, we designed residential buildings, as well as commercial buildings and learned about every single aspect of the building process, including groundwater runoff, snow load calculations and stress tests on load-bearing walls. I enjoyed it so much because of the real-world applications. This class was my favorite because it brought together math, creative design and the construction of our building.

Q. Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A. I have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, the Academic Excellence Award for ninth, 10th and 11th grade and the Principal’s Honor Roll for every marking period I’ve been at Emmaus High School.

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

A. I am involved in multiple extracurricular activities, including the Emmaus Green Hornet Marching Band, varsity track and field, winter track and field, Meteorology Club, National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honors Society. These activities have shaped me as a student as well as a young adult in my high school experience. Track has allowed me to grow physically strong, marching band has allowed me to grow as a leader and the honor societies have allowed me to give back to the community through volunteering.

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

A. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout has been the greatest challenge of my life so far. It required years of commitment, leadership and perseverance. Balancing requirements with school and other responsibilities pushed me to grow in discipline and resilience. Completing my service project taught me responsibility and confidence, shaping me into a stronger leader. The Eagle Scout service project was especially challenging and rewarding. Planning and leading a large project required me to step into a true leadership role. I had to communicate clearly, organize volunteers, manage materials and solve unexpected problems along the way. I learned leadership is not about doing everything yourself, but about guiding others, making decisions and taking responsibility for the outcome.

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

A. I plan to continue my education and major in civil engineering.

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

A. I would want to spend an evening conversing with Ronald Reagan because of his leadership, communication skills and ability to remain optimistic during challenging times. As President during the final years of the Cold War, he faced immense global pressure, yet he consistently projected confidence and hope. I would want to learn how he stayed steady in moments of uncertainty and how he made difficult decisions that impacted millions of people.

Q. For what would you like to be remembered?

A. I would want to be remembered for my service to others and my leadership because those qualities reflect the kind of person I strive to be. Achievements and titles may fade over time, but the impact you have on people lasts much longer. Serving others shows compassion, humility and a willingness to put the needs of others before your own.

Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?

A. The advice I have for my peers is to surround yourself with those who share the same goals and aspirations as yourself. It is so much easier to work hard and be a leader when your closest friends and peers are doing the same thing. They may have different interests and activities, but if they have the same work ethic, it makes school and life in general so much easier.