“I am the main character. I’m convinced my own story is the most important one, with my overinflated ego and abundant sense of self-importance.” These sentiments are contrary to what I’ve learned from playing the “main character” role several times throughout my high school career, though. In fact, I don't even want to pursue theater in college; though I love performing, my true passion is for dentistry and helping others create a smile they’d be proud to present on a stage. As mentioned, I've played many lead roles in high school, from Wayne Hopkins in "Puffs," to Stanley Yelnats IV in "Holes," to Horton the Elephant in "Seussical." I learned that the golden thread tying these characters and myself together is the realization that being a “main character” is not as important as recognizing the value and significance of others’ roles, as well. I've challenged myself academically in high school, taking nearly every high level science course and the highest math courses possible. I am also a National Merit Finalist! My leadership experiences have shaped who I've become. As a retreat leader at my school, I wrote an hour-long talk called "Love in Action," where I detailed times I've received love, shown love, and failed to show love. As president of the International Thespian Society board at my school, I've grown both as a performer and a mentor. As Bass Section Leader in show choir, I've been able to teach others music in a simple and fun way! I hope to carry all the best lessons away from these experiences and attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall!

• Volunteering

• Golf

  Varsity

  2023 – 2024

• Golf

  Junior Varsity · 1 award

  2021 – 2023

  Awards:

  Coach's Sportsmanship Award

• 6 lead roles: Wayne Hopkins in "Puffs," Sweaty Eddie in "Sister Act," Stanley Yelnats IV in "Holes," Wadsworth in "Clue," Horton the Elephant in "Seussical," Buddy the Elf in "Elf," and 1 supporting role: Benny Southstreet in "Guys and Dolls"

  Theater Department (Carmel Catholic High School) · Theatre

  2021 – Present

  Productions:

  Puffs, Sister Act, Holes, Guys and Dolls, Clue, Seussical, Elf: The Musical

• Cast - Bass Section Leader

  Cadence Show Choir (Carmel Catholic High School) · Music

  2022 – Present

  Productions:

  True Colors, Heroes, Metamorphosis

• Cast (Soloist): selected for highly distinguished song & dance variety show for Carmel's largest fundraiser; selected to sing closing vocal solo junior year and 2 solos senior year

  Street Scenes Student Show (Carmel Catholic High School) · Music

  2022 – Present

  Productions:

  "Street Scenes: The Weather Report", "Street Scenes: And the Oscar Goes To...", "Street Scenes: Emotional Rollercoaster"

• General Volunteer

  Volunteering · Feed My Starving Children

  2019 – Present

  Mission:

  To pack food for impoverished countries around the world

• General Volunteer

  Volunteering · St. Joseph's Food Pantry

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  To help provide food to low-income people from my county

• General Volunteer

  Volunteering · Bernie's Book Bank

  2019 – Present

  Mission:

  To quality check, filter, and help distribute books to low-income families in the Chicagoland and Milwaukee areas