By Sofia Nguyen
One of the most popular questions this summer is “Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?”
“Team Conrad… I was on his side to the newest episode,” senior Justin Nguyen said.
Spending his free time watching TV shows, Nguyen finds himself immersed in media. As a photographer at Fountain Valley High School in both Baron Banner and part of the yearbook staff, he contributes with his skills in photography. He especially looks up to Tyler Josephson, a former staff member.
“[He had a] welcoming nature and an amazing ability to take photos,” Nguyen said.
Academically, Nguyen challenges himself with classes like AP Psychology, AP Calculus, Sports Medicine and AP Literature.
People who know him, including his favorite teacher, AP U.S. History and Government teacher Cory Nelson, would describe him as outgoing and energetic. His energy is contagious, always cracking jokes with those around him and eager to take photos.
Looking ahead, Justin plans to study biology at the University of California, Irvine. With these plans for the future, Nguyen hopes to fulfill them through his personal motto, “Don’t be afraid to do things scared.”
Additionally, he plans to become an overall better person and student to recreate the feeling of winning two gold keys at the Scholastic Art Awards, the highest regional award in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition for students in grades 7–12, many years ago.
If he could pick any superpower, he’d choose flight, to watch the action from above, just like the moments he captures through his lens.