Student of the Week Springfield High School

Grade: 11

Age: 17

Extra-curricular: Math League, Spanish Club, Track, Volunteer at the local soup kitchen, Mentor at Hayward Middle School, English tutor for younger students, Organizer for PBIS Contest

Claim to fame/honors: Super Honor Roll, Full IB Diploma Candidate

Words to live by: "Don't wish it was easier. Wish you were better."

Toughest challenge: Learning English and adapting to the American way of life

Biggest influence: My mother

School-day ritual: Come in prepared, respect the teachers and other students, pay attention in class and record any work that needs to be done.

What's on your bedroom walls: Pictures from vacation, family and art canvas

When I'm bored I like to … Watch TV shows, take pictures or paint

Favorite movie: Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Favorite TV show: Running Man (Korean)

Favorite musical artist: Zion.T

Favorite book: The Joy Luck Club

Favorite home-cooked meal: Scrambled eggs with tomato (Chinese dish)

Favorite restaurant: Sake 3 Japanese Steak House

Whose mind would you like to read: My parents

Place where you'd love to travel: Korea

Talent you'd like to have: Be able to sing

Favorite school subject: Biology

Something in the world I'd like to change: Access to public education for every child

Favorite high school moment: Homecoming

Favorite junk food: Chocolate candy