Age: 13

Grade: 7

Where were you born? Columbia, MD

How long have you lived in the neighborhood? 9 years

Where else have you lived? Elkridge, MD

Family members’ names and relationships to you: Meagan (mom), Mike (dad), Charlotte (big sister), and Gavin (little brother)

Pets: Graham (5-year-old Goldendoodle)

What do you like best about school and why? I like most of my teachers, especially Mr. Mitsch, Mrs. Harman, and Mrs. Drabik. I enjoy seeing my friends and having lunch with them. We also have a great principal, Mr. Miller. 

Share about the activities you are involved in. Volleyball, volleyball, and more volleyball. I used to do competitive gymnastics but realized I was too tall and started playing volleyball in 6th grade. I play for Centerville during school season and Western Buckeye during club season. I also sing in the chorus at school. I attend Our Lady of Light youth group and will make my confirmation this year. 

What would you like to be when you grow up and why? I want to be an occupational therapist to help children with special needs.

What makes you happy and why? Volleyball because I get to play with my best friends during club season. I'm also learning so much from my coaches. I also enjoy writing songs, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. 

Describe any talents or special skills you have. I'm a middle/right-side hitter for volleyball and have great hitting and blocking skills. I had the game-winning block for our 7th grade GWOC tournament. It was very exciting!

What do you like to do with your family and friends? Go to Kings Island, play volleyball with my dad, go to the Y and play volleyball with Kaydence, go out to eat and hang out with Libby, cook with my mom, and sing with my sister.

Share about the vacations you've taken. My favorite vacation was when we went to the Outer Banks with our good friends (Emma and Eliza) from where we lived in Maryland. Our family also took a fun vacation to the Pacific Northwest, where we visited Seattle, Bainbridge Island, and Olympic National Park. We even saw whales on a boat tour.

What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of and why? I am proud of how well I'm doing in school. School can often be a struggle for me, and I try hard to do my best. I'm also proud of how well I'm doing volleyball since I've only been playing for less than two years.

Who are some of your heroes, and why? My dad because he is the smartest person I know.

Please share an interesting fact about you that not many people know. I have a good singing voice.

What’s one wild dream you’d love to achieve one day, no matter how crazy? Play volleyball at Penn State.