What is your favorite childhood memory?

“My favorite childhood memory was visiting Africa for the first time because it was a great experience. I also got to meet new family members that I have never met before- like my grandma. Also I got to try new kinds of food that tasted absolutely delicious, such as mandazi, an African biscuit. I was eight years old when I first visited. It was also the first time I flew out of the country and went to Africa just for a vacation, with my family. I have been there twice, once in 2008 and again in 2011.”

What are some of your hobbies?

“My hobbies are sleeping, playing any sport except for golf, baseball and lacrosse, hanging out with friends, acting in musicals, running, and eating food because food is great.”

What are you involved in at school?

“I am involved in Breakfast Club, Student Council, Key Club, Marching Band, Blue Jay Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorale, Track, French Club, and the fall musical: Shrek.”

What’s your thing about school?

“My favorite part about school is all the extra curricular things, and the freedom, as well as the challenges you get in classes, however high school is very hard.”

What did you do this summer?

“I ran a lot, so I could stay in shape because I love food. I also slept a lot because sleep is life. However I also did a lot of camps such as my church camp summer fest, which was at Table Rock Lake.”

What do you want to do when you grow up?

“I am still deciding between becoming an MD (medical doctor), becoming a crime scene investigator, or becoming famous through acting and music so I can be famous Amos”

Who is someone that has been extremely inspirational/ influential in your life?

“My sister, senior Mary Mwaura because everything she does always pushes me to become a better person and she motivates me everyday to strive for greatness and I love her.”

Mr. Winkler’s thoughts on Amos Mwaura

“Amos is a great kid, he has a smile on his face everyday in class. He always seems to be very positive about everything, which I find very refreshing. He is the kind of student that creates a classroom atmosphere that makes everyone enjoy the hour,” Honors American History Teacher Doug Winkler said.