“In religion class we learn about moral and social justice issues and how to apply them to everyday life based on the teachings of Holy Cross. My faith has matured, and now I see God in everything around me.

At Saint Francis everyone wants you to forge your own path and develop a sense of community. The path I chose to pursue led to sports and TEDx. The pinnacle of my junior year took place when our basketball team won a highly competitive playoff game and I delivered my first TED Talk—both on the same day. I had never felt a greater sense of achievement.”