What is the charity you chose to represent?
Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) because as Asian Americans are a minority of minorities in America, the race lacks credibility and a presence in this country. As an Asian American myself, I knew that this charity would be beneficial to not only to the Asian American community but allows us to fight for civil rights of all Americans.
Why do you best represent WTHS?
I’m Asian representation.
What is your favorite pick-up line?
Are you from Korea? Because you sure look like my Seoul mate.
If you could pick anyone beside yourself to win, who would it be?
I don’t have anyone to pick as all the other candidates have their own talents and exotic ways to win.
Favorite music artist?
NewJeans
What TV show/movie character are you most like?
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan because I’m asian.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring with you?
My sanity, a good friend to be stranded with me, and an alarming amount of food.
What teacher or faculty member has made the biggest impact on your high school career?
Frau Graham because she treats us like we’re normal adult human beings and during class, we all would have constant chats about life and stories that helped me stay awake during the school day. Her glowing presence allowed me to feel at ease every time I had an exhausting day.
What is your go-to Wawa order?
A large garlic aioli Mac n’ Cheese, with a breaded chicken bacon ranch wrap, and an iced vanilla matcha latte.
What has been your most embarrassing moment at WTHS?
My car breaking down more times than I can count in the senior parking lot.
What advice would you give to underclassmen about high school? About life?
Spend the most amount of time you can with best friends and teachers that support you because your high school life will pass on like a blur. You will have to meet new people that you may not know and soon you’ll be in college or somewhere where you want to pursue your future careers that will shape the rest of your life. Just live life. 😊
What are your plans and goals for after high school?
I want to pursue a major in Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University and complete my 4-year undergraduate degree and get my doctorate through the 3+3 doctorates physical therapy program.
What is something about you most people do not know?
I love dancing to K-POP, rap, and afrobeat music in my bedroom at 2 AM.
Who in your life has had the biggest influence on you?
My mother because she has proved me wrong every single time, we discuss issues and hardships that I’ve dealt with over the course of my life.
What has been the best part about being on Mr. WT?
Learning the choreographies & formations with the other candidates