Grade: 12
Age: 16
Extra-curricular: JV/Varsity Hockey, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Lacrosse, Volunteer at Hospital, Front of House job at NTPRD Chiller, Piano, Guitar, Alto and Bari Saxophone
Claim to fame/honors: Lacrosse: First Academic Team, Academic Scholar Award, Hockey: First Academic Team, Soccer: Varsity Soccer Team Captain, First Chair Baritone Saxophone in Emmanuel Christian Academy High School Band
Words you live by: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." — James 1:5
Toughest challenge: Juggling extracurriculars and school
Biggest influence: My parents
School-day rituals: Arrive late
What's on your bedroom walls: Blue paint and a white board
When I'm bored I like to … Play sports, an instrument or Fortnite
Favorite movie: Waterboy
Person who would play you in a movie: Chadwick Boseman
Favorite TV show: Stranger Things
Favorite musical artist: Nav
Favorite book: The Giver
Favorite home-cooked meal: Injera, a food native to Eritrea/Ethiopia
Whose mind would you like to read: Dr. Martin Luther King's
Place where you'd love to travel: Dubai
Talent you'd like to have: The ability to pick up languages with ease
Favorite school subject: Anatomy
Favorite athlete: Alexander Ovechkin
Favorite team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Something in the world I'd like to change: Erase racism and sexism
Favorite high school moment: Conditioning week of this year's soccer camp
Favorite junk food: Munchies Flamin' Hot
Best thing about high school: The blessing of learning and absorbing knowledge
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