Sponsor:
The Medina Gazette, Medina, Ohio

Age, Grade:
17, Eighth Grade

School:
Visintainer Middle School, Brunswick, Ohio

Profile:
Rithey is an avid reader of inspirational books. He loves to glean quotes from them and then apply their principles to his daily life. At school he is a member of the math club and plays piano in the jazz band. Rithey's hobbies include music, fine arts, reading, and exercising. His sport of choice is tennis. He hopes to become a medical doctor and to make a difference by helping others.