Grade: 12th
Age: 17
Extra-curricular: Student Representative on Board of Education, Varsity Golf, Spring Musical, Varsity Choir, Youth and Government, National Honor Society
Claim to fame/honors: President of Graham Youth and Government, Chief of Staff of Ohio Youth and Government, Vice President of National Honor Society
Words you live by: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind"
Toughest challenge: Finding the balance between school, extracurriculars and social life
Biggest influence: Hearing the stories, both real and fictional, that come from the world around us - in books, music, the news, social media, etc.
School-day rituals: Drink lots of coffee
What’s on your bedroom walls: Pictures, quotes
When I’m bored I like to … read a book, listen to music
Favorite movie: The Greatest Showman
Person who would play you in a movie: Brie Larson
Favorite TV show: Parks and Recreation
Favorite musical artist: 5 Seconds of Summer
Favorite book: The Song of Achilles
Favorite home-cooked meal: Macaroni and cheese
Favorite restaurant: Pancake Pantry
Whose mind would you like to read: John Mulaney’s
Place where you’d love to travel: Greece
Talent you’d like to have: Composing music
Favorite school subject: American History
Favorite athlete: Laurie Hernandez
Favorite team: Cincinnati Reds
Something in the world I’d like to change: The cost barrier for higher education
Favorite high school moment: Opening night of my first high school musical, Bye Bye Birdie
Favorite junk food: Cheez-Its
Best thing about high school: Spending time with my friends everyday
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