What was your favorite subject in high school?
“In high school, my favorite subject would certainly be biology. My honors biology class in ninth grade opened my eyes to the intricacies of the world around me on both a macroscopic and microscopic scale. I began to grasp the “why” behind many phenomena I previously found inexplicable (for instance, why does my body sweat after exercise?), which only furthered my intellectual curiosity.
“More specifically, I found it fascinating to learn more about the seemingly alternate world of cellular biology, understanding the building blocks of life on a fundamental level.”
Were you part of any clubs or extracurriculars?
“Throughout high school, I was most involved in two major activities, the first of which was Speech and Debate. I served as the president/director of the Lambert Speech and Debate team for three years and was ranked as the No. 1 debater nationally. It was here that I discovered my love for communication.
“The second major activity I pursued was HOSA — Future Health Professionals, the world’s largest career technical organization for aspiring healthcare professionals. As a seven-year HOSA member, I served as a state officer for Georgia HOSA and the youngest-ever International Vice President for the organization.
“Beyond these two activities, I was a national officer and chapter president for Students Against Destructive Decisions, member of Student Government and served as class president for two years, a Science Olympiad captain for one year, a student leader in the grassroots movement Whisper, and a competitor on the Lambert International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team.
Who was your greatest influence and why? Was there more than one?
“My parents have certainly been my greatest influences as they have always motivated me to be the best version of myself. My parents were never intentionally strict on me and did not force me to push myself academically. They…
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