Q: I heard you’re involved in sports at Meadowdale High School. Which ones?
A: Yes, tennis and track. I’ve been doing tennis for four years, and this is my third year in track. I’m also the captain of the tennis team.
Q: How did your tennis season go?
A: Our team was a really cl
ose group of guys, and this year we went 15-1 and won the district championship. Our team was full of seniors. It was the best year so far.
Q: You’re also involved in school leadership. Tell me about that.
A: I’ve been an officer for two years now. Last year I was the ASB treasurer, and this year I’m the vice president. Our big events for the school year are homecoming, which was in the fall, a big food drive, and we just finished elections. We had a school-sponsored read-a-thon at Edmonds Bookshop between us and Edmonds Woodway.
Q: Besides leadership, what classes are you taking this year?
A: I take (advanced placement) literature, physics, AP stats, a government and economics class, and photo.
Q: What’s your favorite class?
A: Probably AP stats because for me math has never been my favorite. I’ve enjoyed (statistics); it’s more realistic.
Q: What are you doing outside of school?
A: I’ve done some volunteer work at Pacific Little League in Edmonds and Lynnwood, and my mom is a fifth-grade teacher so I spend a lot of time volunteering in her class, too. Last year I went to their outdoor school and was a counselor at that.
Q: What do you remember about that camp experience?
A: I had nine boys. It was quite the responsibility. We took them on hikes through the woods, taught them about marine life, and we did canoeing and archery.
Q: What has been the best part of your senior year so far?
A: That’s tough. I would say probably our Homecoming Day. Just it being my senior year and being in ASB I was really involved in the planning of all the assemblies.
Q: A teacher told me you were also voted homecoming king.
A: I didn’t want to say that but that was part of it. Being homecoming king, it was an honor to know students voted for you. I was glad to share it with some other friends on the court, too. And my family, my mom was my escort.
Q: Do you have a big family?
A: I have one sister. She goes to Washington State (University). She’s a senior right now as well so there will be two graduations.
Q: Where do you see yourself heading after high school?
A: Right now I’m looking at going to Gonzaga. I’m interested in their broadcasting program or business. I see it being a good fit for me both academically and on a social level and sports, and it’s not too close to home.
Q: Are you interested in sports broadcasting?
A: Well I’ve always been interested in sports so I can definitely see myself going down that road, but I’m also interested in news. We do the announcements here every day at school for ASB, and I’ve always been really passionate about that and found that I’ve always enjoyed it.
Q: Are you looking forward to the end of the school year and graduation?
A: Absolutely. I’ve had a really good time here and had great experiences, but I think I know where I want to go and what I want to do so that’s a really good feeling to know what’s ahead. But it will be bittersweet.
Q: What advice would you give to underclassmen?
A: One of my favorite quotes is “The purpose of life is to live a life with purpose.” Always have meaning and don’t just go through the motions. Take pride in what you do.
Amy Daybert: 425-339-3491; adaybert@heraldnet.com.
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