Ian Hettenbach
1. Favorite school subject:
Math & History
2. Most influential classes / teachers
APUSH with Ms. White, AP World with Ms. Pasternak, English with Ms. Bloom, AP Physics with JLo
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
Cross country, Indoor track, Outdoor track, being a State House Tour Guide
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
Volunteering and building friendships at Community Servings
5. What are you passionate about?
Expanding access to efficient and reliable public transportation, promoting bike safety
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
Don’t limit yourself to just one academic interest or hobby. Embrace/explore all your passions!
Josie Kim
1. Favorite school subject:
Chemistry
2. Most influential classes / teachers
Chinese with Ms. ChungSwallom, Chemistry with Dr. Molk, and English with Mr. Reynolds.
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
Model UN and Softball.
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
I’m proud to have seen and helped lead the Model UN club to become one of the top high school teams in the nation. It’s been rewarding to see the club grow, both in membership and prestige, and I’m very grateful to the rest of our leadership team for helping the club become what it is today.
5. What are you passionate about?
The Celtics, traveling, and completing my bucket list.
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
Stop to pet the therapy dogs!
Sophia Merrow
1. Favorite school subject:
English
2. Most influential classes / teachers
Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Lewis
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
Teaching little kids how to play tennis for community service!
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
Being a part of the Belmont Girls Tennis Team has been a special part of my life and I have been a part of it for 4 years now!
5. What are you passionate about?
Spending time with my family, friends, working and babysitting
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
Everything happens for a reason!
