Meet 17 year old Julia Baun, a multi-talented individual who spends her spare time painting and running. She pushes past any obstacle to achieve what she wants, and journalism is the newest edition to her record.

Q: So Julia, once high school ends, is there anything that you have planned?
A: Actually, yes. I’m applying to multiple different colleges for graphic design, since art has always been an outlet for me.
Q: So, art is something that you are pretty passionate about. Do you have any other passions?
A: I’ve done cross country for a long time, so I enjoy running. I also enjoy ice hockey: I used to play for a club but now I mostly play pick-up pond hockey in the winter.
Q: Finally, is there a childhood memory that has influenced who you are today?
A: I believe that running has shaped a large part of who I am today; I have a breathing condition that makes running difficult, and it has been a struggle throughout high school. To me, running isn’t just about hitting the right splits or getting the best time, it’s about just wanting to keep running.