Steven, a senior at Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School, has been at PTM since the third grade. His earliest memories are Ms. Sarah making him read and Mr. Chan always being cheerful.

Q: Steven, what is your favorite PTM memory?

A: At the end of the week, we would get to go swimming at the Y when we were younger…and now hanging out with Mr. Terrance and everybody.

Q: Who is someone you admire and why?

A: My mom. She works hard. She makes sure I have what I need to be successful, that I have all my school stuff. She makes sure I go and that I do good.

Q: What are some words you would use to describe yourself?

A: Laid back, cool to be around, comedic.

Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?

A: To be invisible.

Q: If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead who would it be?

A: Michael Jordan. I would ask him, “What are some things you did to get you where you are today?”

Q: When someone says your name what do you hope they think about you?

A: That I am a good person. That I carry myself well. Trustworthy and loyal.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school and have you had a favorite teacher?

A: Favorite subject is biology/science. My favorite teacher might be in kindergarten, Ms. Jones.

She was on me a lot but we had fun!

Q: What is a gift or talent you feel you have?

A: Probably sports.

Q: What is something you do that makes you happy?

A: Playing baseball and basketball.

Q: What are your plans after high school?

A: College- I would like to go away somewhere. I want to study computer science.

Q: When you see yourself in 10 years what is life like?

A: Playing professional sports, having my own business. Living in a good and big house.

I would like a family when I am around 30.

Question to Pat Whelan, Steven’s mentor: What is your hope for Steven?

A: That he understands who he is in Jesus, what that means about possibilities and that he never forgets it!

Thanks, Steven and Pat!