Aditya Tilak
1. Favorite school subject:
Math and Economics
2. Most influential classes / teachers
Mr. Sullivan for Learning Center, Mr. Moresco for Calculus, Ms. Weathers for Biology and Physics, Ms. Rafia for Pre-Calculus, Mr. Goldfine for Business-Economics and Ms. Junker for English
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
Belmont High School’s rugby team. The tutoring club where me and my friends started to help kids.
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
Working for the Belmont Habitat, as I always love the preservation of nature.
5. What are you passionate about?
Humor in life, people take things too seriously and martial arts.
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
Stop worrying so much! Life gets easier.
Emma Canavan
1. Favorite school subject:
Science
2. Most influential classes / teachers
AP Modern World History with Ms. Pasternak and AP Chemistry with Dr. Molk
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
Softball and Charity Drives Club
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
I’m proud of how much I have grown from freshman year to now, especially how I’ve challenged myself in harder classes. Creating meaningful connections with teachers throughout high school has helped me grow as a student and an individual.
5. What are you passionate about?
I am very passionate about working with others and helping people. I enjoy coaching youth softball players, working as a personal care attendant, and organizing drives to help people in need.
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
Pace yourself, and even when you’re busy, make time to do things you enjoy. It’s okay to take a step back from one thing in order to take a step forward in something else. You’re capable of more than you know.
Joy Son
1. Favorite school subject:
AP Art
2. Most influential classes / teachers
Milo, Ms. Remick, and Mr. Moresco
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
The Girls Tennis Team and private lessons with my art students
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
I am most proud of the group of close friends I have formed at BHS. In moments of happiness and turbulence, I am grateful to have kind and compassionate people around me.
5. What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about my art and the way I can use it to express myself while also positively impacting others.
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
In high school, you will have to give a lot of things up. But this is all for the good of your future self.