Matthew and Mark Penyacsek, 18
What inspires you?
Matthew: I am inspired by my Grandpa, Mother and older siblings.
Mark: My grandfather inspires me.
Your favorite subject in school and why?
Matthew: My favorite school subject is either science or photography.
Mark: My favorite school subject is math because it comes easy to me.
A current issue you are concerned about, fascinated with or interested in:
Matthew: I am fascinated with nature and being outdoors.
Mark: I am concerned about the drought in California because we need water for our ponds and rivers.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
Matthew: I would go to Rio in 2016 to watch the Olympic Games.
Mark: If I could go anywhere I would go to Hawaii, to swim with the fish.
Name one big challenge in your life right now:
Matthew: The biggest challenge in my life right now is not having enough time to do all the things I want.
Mark: One big challenge in my life is finishing high school.
What is your dream job?
Matthew: My dream job is to be a sports analyst or run a hospital.
Mark: My dream job is a biotechnologist in the field of botany.
What are your three favorite things?
Matthew: My three favorite things are ice cream, bowling and hiking.
Mark: My three favorite things are my dog Hamilton, my family and my friends.
Something that makes you smile:
Matthew: Being with my family and girlfriend make me smile.
Mark: My girlfriend makes me smile.
Top three most played songs on your iTunes or iPod:
Matthew: “I’ll Be There” by Michael Jackson, “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin and “Danny’s Song” by Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina.
Mark: My top three played songs are “Operator,” “Brass Money” and “All at Once.”
