I am a graduate of Ukiah High School (class of 2020). I earned ‘Woodworker of the Year’ for my class in my graduating year. I began to take an interest in woodworking freshman year, when I decided to take woodshop as an elective. My interest grew into a passion for woodworking, all thanks to my amazing teacher Nick Pearson who took me under his wing and showed me the critical basics of fine woodworking. He is also who inspired me to apply for the full course here at the Krenov School. I am very happy to have gotten the opportunity to come back for my second year, and I intend to make the most of it.