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in-person for one and a half years of high school, any shared time with friends just became that much more valuable and special during my junior and senior year.

3) What is something you want people to know about you?

I’ve lived about half my life overseas in Thailand and the Philippines. I was in these places during my formative years, and living in completely different countries and environments has given me a deeper perspective of the world. I am grateful to have these experiences, and they have sparked a love of traveling that I hope to nourish as I get older. I am also a very passionate person about many topics including traveling, baking, listening to my favorite musical artists, exploring art forms such as dance or ceramics, and my friends.

4) What is your favorite thing to do in McLean?

As a child, my favorite place to go was Clemyjontri Park because the park seemed to stretch on for miles so I never got bored. Now I enjoy hanging out around Tysons or going out to eat at various restaurants.

5) Who is a teacher or faculty member that made a difference in your life?

My fourth grade teacher, Ms. Campbell, taught me when I attended Taylor Elementary for a single year in between living in Thailand and the Philippines. It was a whirlwind of a year, and it was difficult trying to adjust to the social environment knowing I would leave before I was able to really get into deep friendships, but she was always encouraging and a genuine teacher who cared about her students. She also fostered my love for science which I still sustain today. I ended up drawing an arrow in my yearbook pointing at her photo and labeling it “Ms. Frizzle”.

6) What do you look forward to most in the next year?

I look forward to meeting new people and exploring more of who I am, as well as being in a new environment and spending my time doing the things I enjoy the most.