Trust. Honesty. Loyalty.

Hi, I'm Zach. I grew up as a middle child in a really close family. I am in between my two sisters, Demetria, who has long since moved out, and Tiffanie who is a Sophomore at Fremd. Despite our many differences, we are a close bunch when you group us together. Demetria is a huge inspiration to me. Her free-will attitude is one to be admired. Without her guidence, I would have been a nervous wreck.

If it doesn't look like it, on the inside, I'm an optimist. Getting my work done is usually my top priority. If it seems that there's too much work, I'll know that in the end I will get it all done. It's also my weakness. I think more of my work than of myself. Even If I am in excrutiating pain, my next thought is, "When is that paper due?" Band camp is a good example. Marching around in the sun and heat, sun-burned everywhere, my only thought is where I'm marching.

This is a year full of firsts for me: Marching band, Louge editor, and an AP class. Despite all these new experiences, I feel I'm up to the challenge. One activity that allowed me to extend my trust and friendship with is the Arlington International Airgun Club. Getting thrust into an unfamiliar environment full of people I didn't know was a little scary. But with the common interest of aiming for the perfect "ten", sharing techniques, and comparing lifestyles has changed my perspective of trust in a whole new way.

When I look at this quote, I think of the deeper meaning of what a friendship is. Sure we may not realize it, but that's what it all comes down to. This is how I can be described: trusting, honest, and loyal.