Christian Segiel, North Pocono High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
A: I am most proud of getting into Cornell University and getting high honors my entire high school career as I have dedicated countless hours to my academics and future education.
Christian Segiel (Christian Segiel)
Christian Segiel (Christian Segiel)
Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities?
A: My most rewarding school activity was Science Olympiad. It shaped my career goals and is the reason I am interested in STEM in the first place. It also taught me the values of discipline and teamwork.
Q: What is something you do to relax?
A: I like to run and spend time with my dog. I also enjoy playing billiards and tennis.
Q: Plans after high school graduation?
A: Cornell University for chemical engineering.
Q: Who do you most admire and why?
A: I admire my teachers Mrs. Lindsay Croom and Dr. John Croom for their dedication towards education and guiding all my classmates throughout high school. I also admire their passion for the sciences and the immense effort and time they put into classes and extracurriculars.
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
A: Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. You’ll never know what club or activity might shape your future.
A little about Christian Segiel
Hometown: Covington Twp.
Parents’ names: Kim Segiel, Rich Segiel.
Some of his honors: National Merit Scholar finalist, National Honor Society, AP Scholar Award, multiple Science Olympiad honors, Marywood University Math Competition.
Some of his activities: Science Olympiad, Mathletes.
Some of his athletics: Cross country, tennis.
Some of his community service: Church volunteer, tutoring, Salvation Army bell ringer.
What his nominator said: “His intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and determination are unparalleled, as he continually seeks to master every concept and topic he encounters.”