Grade: 12
Age: 17
Extra-curricular: Singing, playing guitar and working as a barista
Claim to fame/honors: Hannah C. Young Most Inspirational Award and attending the Wake Forest University Summer Medical Institute
Words you live by: "A flower does not think to compete with the flower next to it. It just blooms." -Unknown
Toughest challenge: I was diagnosed with bilateral compartment syndrome in the 10th grade. Every time I would run a track/cross country race, my legs would go numb and my coach would have to help me off of the course. I sat out for two years due to surgery and physical therapy.
Biggest influence: My mother
School-day rituals: I get coffee at Scout's Cafe every morning before school
What's on your bedroom walls: Inspirational quotes and pictures with friends/family
When I'm bored I like to … Spend time with friends
Favorite movie: Harry Potter series
Person who would play you in a movie: Jennifer Aniston
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite musical artist: James Morrison
Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite home-cooked meal: My grandma's poppy seed chicken casserole
Favorite restaurant: Casa del Sabor
Whose mind would you like to read: Ben Carson's
Place where you'd love to travel: Madrid, Spain
Talent you'd like to have: I want to be trilingual.
Favorite school subject: Chemistry
Favorite athlete: Matthias Tedros
Favorite team: Ohio State Buckeyes
Something in the world I'd like to change: Global health issues
Favorite high school moment: Junior year Europe trip
Favorite junk food: Reese's
Best thing about high school: Creating memories with my closest friends and discovering more about myself and my passions
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