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Beginning in early July of 2025, I started working on one of the most meaningful personal projects I have taken on: writing my own book. As someone of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese descent, my multicultural background has greatly shaped my understanding and interpretation of what culture actually means. With this interest of mine, I spent the next several months researching and drafting ideas. And after a long journey of writing, revising, and reflecting, I’m proud to share t

I just finished reading Good to Great by Jim Collins, a book discussing what separates successful companies from truly exceptional ones, and I wanted to share my experience and insights. One of the ideas that stood out to me most was Collins’s concept of “Level 5 Leadership,” which characterizes great leaders as those who possess a combination of humility and strong will. Instead of seeking attention or personal fame, these leaders focus on helping their company and team succ

At the beginning of 2026, I was elected Campaign Coordinator for the Korean Youth Honor Society (KYHS). In this role, I design quarterly social media campaigns using Canva, creating visually engaging posters to raise awareness of global issues. So far, I have led two campaigns. The first, “War Destroys, Peace Restores,” focused on the impact of conflict and the importance of peace. The second, “Keep Our Planet Green,” highlighted environmental responsibility and sustainabilit

This third trimester, I proposed and led a middle school after-school activity called Young Entrepreneurs Club. Through weekly lessons, activities, and discussions, Philip (my co-leader) and I introduced middle school students to the foundations of business and entrepreneurship, and towards the end, it culminated in the students building and presenting their own business pitch. Although we only met a total of nine times, I was amazed by how much we were able to accomplish! T

It is an honor to announce that, after months of preparation and hard work, we have officially concluded the LEAD: AI x Business Online Youth Program. After connecting with She Wires Words, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, through my organization, Business For Youth, I was able to bring together a team of 6 high school students to turn a mere vision to life. By combining Business For Youth’s mission of making business education more accessible with She Wires Words’ focus o

On April 16th, 17th, and 18th, I played for Annie, this year’s International Thespian Society production. I was selected for this role at the beginning of January, and from then on, I attended both before-school and after-school rehearsals. As the performance dates got closer, rehearsals in April lasted nearly five hours each day, but it was still an extremely fun and unforgettable experience! Since I also participated in the musical during my freshman year for Beauty and the

This year, I returned to Forensics Speech and participated in all four tournaments in the Prose and Poetry categories. Even though I was not able to place or letter during my freshman year, I came back determined to improve and push myself further. Forensics has been a special part of my high school journey, as it has allowed me to meet new people and try new things— I never expected to enjoy so much! I made sure to spend a lot of time carefully selecting and preparing my pie