Do you value your successes or failures more? Why?

“I definitely value my failures more because I feel like I learn from them more. Success is always good because it marks a point where you know that all of your hard work led to that success, but [with] failure, you learn how to succeed. I know it’s cliché that you hear this, but you have to learn to fail to succeed. And I know it’s true because what you learn goes into your success.”

What was the best memory during your time at Darlington?

“I think last year, I know it’s pretty recent, but when Summerbell won RUMPUS. I’ve always wanted to be a leader of Summerbell and last year I got the chance and winning RUMPUS was definitely the best memory I’ve ever had here because [of] all the hard work that me and all the other leaders did during that weekend and the weeks leading up to it. It was also because [of] how we started RUMPUS. After the first event, we were in last place and then, at the end, we won it all in the last day. I’ve had a lot of great memories, but that one sticks out to me.”

What would happen if you never wasted another minute of your life, what would that look like?

“I think my time would be going into trying to achieve my life goal, which is becoming a doctor and going into the medical field. Not just that, but I also love to play golf. So, I think if I had no time to waste and if I used all my time productively, it would go into those things. There might be other components too, but those are my two passions. I feel like I’d invest most of my time in that.”

Describe a time in your life where you felt pushed to your farthest physical, mental, and/or emotional boundary.

“I’d say probably during the AP Chemistry exam last May. That was exhausting!”

Are you sincere when you talk to people?

“I’m not the most open person. I definitely have things to myself, which I guess everybody does, but you know, when I talk to people, I’m pretty sincere. If I feel the need to, I’d definitely explain my feelings and my emotions if I have any problem. I think I’m pretty transparent with at least the people I’m close with.”

What have you learned from your experience playing golf?

“Golf has definitely played a big role in my life. This is my seventh year playing and I’ve been playing and I can say that it’s the hardest sport. You can’t perfect it. It taught me a work ethic that has translated into my school life, handling being a leader, being the president of the Discipline Committee, and all the classes I take. Making time to practice golf, to keep my game up for tournaments, is definitely… giving [me] a sense of character and how to carry myself on the golf course no matter how well or bad things are going. That translates when I’m having difficulties  in my daily life, whether it’s school, friends, or family. [Golf] just taught me how to carry myself in a positive way.”

What are you holding onto that you feel you need to let go of?

“Probably getting into my first college choice. That’s probably the only thing I’m holding onto right now. That’s the one thing I want to get done really quick.”

What terrifies you the most? Describe a scenario where you would feel this way.

“Probably the first time I spoke in public, in front of the whole school, which was my 8th grade year at convocation. I was making a speech on integrity, frozen up at the podium shaking, but I handled it pretty well. I think I’ve gotten the hang of public speaking now.”