• How are you involved at school?

The way that I am involved at school is that I am on the varsity football team as well as the varsity basketball team. I am also involved in the pickleball club and plan to play tennis in the spring. I was also part of the junior leadership team, which allowed me to contribute to my community through different activities.

• What advice do you have for an incoming 9th or 10th grader?

I would advise an incoming freshman or sophomore to just be yourself. When you get into high school, there’s always this pressure to fit in, but it’s important to stay true to who you are and not sacrifice your individuality to try to make friends or be part of some group. At the end of the day, if you’re kind to everybody, you’ll make friends no matter what.

• What does Roo Nation mean to you?

To me, Roo Nation means the support of a whole community. Teachers and students come out to cheer in the stands on Friday nights at football games. This kind of community support embodies what Roo Nation is to me.

• What has been your favorite memory while at WHS?

My favorite memory at WHS is playing cards with all my friends at the end of my Junior year. I will always cherish playing Dutch with my friends during lunch last year.

• What are you looking forward to this year?

I am looking forward to my senior year of football and basketball. Now that I am a senior, I want to make a large impact in both of my sports. I hope to be a leader on and off the court and field and make a positive difference for this school.

• Who or what is your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration is my dad. He is the hardest worker I know, and he taught me the work ethic and dedication that I have now. He is also the smartest person I know. He continues to try to learn and grow, and he inspires me to do the same.

• What are your plans after graduation?

I have not yet decided what I will do after graduation. I would like to continue playing football in college, but I am also considering attending a large university for my academics.

• Favorite quote(s)?

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”

― Bernard M. Baruch

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

― Oscar Wilde