Q:What is your name and grade?

A:”Noah Diventura, 11th grade”

Q: What is your favorite sport and why?

A: ¨Probably basketball.  My whole family is really big into basketball and track, but I think I picked up basketball from a younger age.¨

Q: When did you start playing basketball?

A: “I started playing organized basketball in fifth grade, but I’ve always played basketball since I was young. My mom played in leagues, so I would go with her and warm up with her team.¨

Q: Who do you look up to and why?

A: ¨My pap. He was just a pretty good person. He ran the bowling alleys. I always thought that was cool. And he always helped me with sports.¨

Q: How do you bounce back from failing?

A:¨Usually, I just try and work harder than before. I really don’t like to fail, and it kind of makes me mad. So there’s nothing you can do but try harder.¨

Q:What are the few things that motivate you on a daily basis?

A: “I don’t really like Altoona. So if I could leave, that would be nice and trying to get out”

Q: How do you maintain high grades while being a part of many school activities?

A:¨I just try to get my homework done in school. I try and do it in between classes¨

Q:How do you react from being stressed out?

A: ¨I move my hands into fists and think about my daily goals. It just helps me calm down.¨