Sponsor:
The Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio

Age, Grade:
15, Eighth Grade

School:
Willow Creek Learning Center, Boardman, Ohio

Profile:

John enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. He has played piano for five years and violin for approximately three years. His high placement in a local Mathcounts competition meant that he could advance to his state's Mathcounts competition, but he had a dilemma: His final local spelling bee was scheduled to be held on the same day. He chose to participate in his final local spelling bee. John also participated in the 2007 national finals.