Finalist

What one word would you use to describe St. Paul’s? Family.

Any words of wisdom as a St. Paul’s senior?

My advice would be to take advantage of the many opportunities our school provides and cherish every moment. The four pillars of our school: academics, athletics, spirituality, and fine arts give us the opportunity to explore who we are, in addition to making us well-rounded. I have been blessed to take part in each of these parts of our school over the past 14 years, and I cannot believe how fast time has flown by.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

Comparison is the thief of joy. Growing up, my mom would always remind me and my twin brother Matt of this phrase. It has stuck with me and is applicable in pretty much every challenge in life. People will make better grades, do better in sports, or have better hair days than you. But what matters the most is that you are doing your best, not anyone else’s.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?

Outside of school, I love going to eat and just hanging out with my friends. At least once a week you will find us eating at Villa del Rey, usually followed up with a quick stop for some ice cream. We are just trying to spend as much time as we can together before we spread out at different colleges.

Do you feel any one person, family or teacher, has been your inspiration for education?

My parents have always instilled in me and my brothers that our education comes before our other activities. They have helped us with countless projects, stayed up with us on those late nights of homework after away games, and given encouragement through the highs and lows. I am so thankful for them and also that they chose to place us at St. Paul’s in PreK.

What has been your proudest moment to date?

One of my proudest moments to date is winning the 6A State Championship in 2021 for soccer. By that time, I had played with most of those girls for years so it was extra sweet to share such an accomplishment with them. I will never forget the feeling of genuine joy as we held up that trophy, cried happy tears, and exchanged hugs and beaming smiles.

What one word would you use to describe St. Paul’s? Dedicated.

Any words of wisdom as a St. Paul’s senior?

No class (except for AP Physics) is ever as hard as people say it is. We are all just chronic complainers. You can take that either as a recommendation to try new things, or merely an indictment of the advice of your upperclassmen.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

Be nice to people who handle your food.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?

I like to curl up on a couch with my dogs and read very long books.

What do you plan to study in college?

Ancient and Classical History with a focus on Culture and Mythology.

Do you feel any one person, family or teacher, has been your inspiration for education?

There is no one person—I’ve always enjoyed learning simply for the sake of knowing more. So, rather than any single figure, countless people I’ve met, or whose books I’ve read, have influenced me and driven my desire to learn.

If you are leaving Mobile for college, what will you miss the most about our city?

My grandmother’s farm and the menagerie of critters upon it.

What has been your proudest moment to date?

This one time, when I was like 4, I swam across the length of a pool without coming up for air. I haven’t topped that since.