What does happiness mean to you and why do you feel that way?

Happiness means to me being positive and joyful and it means a lot to me because if I’m positive that means everyone around me will be positive as well.

What does success mean to you and why?

It means doing above and beyond and getting that feeling that you did is accomplished.

What are your current priorities in life right now

My current priority is definitely school. I’m a senior and I’m going to be going to college soon and I need to be on top of my grades and studies. I really hope to go to any UC’s. 

What are you most proud of about yourself?

I am proud that I don’t give up and, if I get shot down, I like to get back up.Any challenge that goes to me, I try to change that into opportunities and to turn them into goals for myself.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

Something unique that I accomplished was that I went to the state capital with an organization. The organization  helped us advocate for a bill and the bill is in the process of getting passed., The bill is for schools so they can enforce information for younger people to vote. The organization is called ICUC.

How can we offer volunteerism in the school?

I got into volunteerism by being offered service hours and I feel offering volunteerism to students can help them become more engaged in volunteering.

What is the most life changing moments you have had?

One of my life changing moments was when I broke my knee. It was something I never expected. I had to re-learn how to walk and it was definitely something Ii would never wanna experience again.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life?

One of my biggest influences I would say is my older brother. He wants to be many things in life and it has inspired me because he was able to do anything.

What values are most important to you?

The values that are most important to me are staying true to yourself. I like to be real with someone. I also like people who set their mind to something and don’t give up. 

In what ways do you try to be a positive role model?

I feel like I am a leader and if anyone is in a bad room or if the energy isn’t there I always try to bring it up. I like to bring the best out of people.

What is a weakness you feel you have?

Sometimes I feel like I don’t give it my all. Like i’ll try and try, but naturally I just sometimes can’t do it. 

For what in your life do you feel most grateful for?

I’m most grateful for my family and what they do for me. They provide for me so I’m definitely grateful for them.

What is your favorite memory?

It was the first time my family and I went to Disneyland. We never did anything like that so when they first took us It was just something new and I enjoyed it. We also went on all the rides there.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself 5 years from now graduating college and hopefully going to medical school. I want to be a dentist or a family doctor.