Q&A
College plans: Case Western Reserve University to study biochemistry.
Favorite subject, teacher: AP chemistry and Ms. Furajter.
Twitter, Facebook or text messaging: Text messaging.
Most memorable sports moment (so far): Qualifying for the WPIAL Track and Field Championships in the 4×800 my junior year.
Favorite food: Chicken parmigiana.
Least favorite cafeteria food: Chili.
Most recent book read, excluding textbooks: The Lovely Bones, by Alice Sebold.
All-time favorite movie: Easy A.
On my iPod: Yellow Flicker Beat, by Lorde.
Most admired professional athlete: The late Steve Prefontaine, who showed me that it’s all about guts.
Greatest influence on you as an athlete: My diving coach, Tammy Nedrow. She taught me the importance of persistence.
In 10 years, I will be: Doing an anesthesiology residency at a hospital.
If I were President of the United States for one day, I would: Make the school day start at 9 a.m. nationwide.