School: Lower Merion High

Grade: 10th

Background/interests/hobbies: His favorite subject is Global Citizenship, a new course that’s being offered at Lower Merion. Connor is active politically and has done volunteer work, including handing out sample ballots during the 2020 elections. The possibility of being a journalist has always appealed to him.

Reason for applying : Connor wants to improve his writing skills so he can become a better communicator. “I love journalism because I think that writing about what happens in our communities should be something that can lead to growth for society. ”

Looking ahead: Connor says his future isn’t yet clearly defined, but he wants to do something is in the public arena.