by: Atharava Pandey
Sports Editor

With eyes set on the future, junior Ben Netser chases the best version of himself while making the most of his high school experience. Netser’s rigorous course load this year includes PreCalculus Honors, AP US History, AP English Language and Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, and Spanish 3. However, he mentions that his favorite subject is AP Lang, as he enjoys the creative outlet and the critical thinking skills required to make connections to real-world problems. Describing his strenuous academic schedule, Netser described, “It’s definitely been a challenge, especially after sophomore year. There’s definitely a big jump in the workload, but it’s also a lot more interesting. I feel I connect a lot more to my classes.” As someone who likes a challenge, Netser is clearly excited about improving himself as he strives for success in these hard classes.

Outside of the classroom, Netser excels in the pool as a member of the school’s varsity swim team. Netser’s main event is the 100-meter butterfly, yet he also competes in distance events such as the 500-meter freestyle. His choice of events requires extreme mental perseverance and top-notch physical fitness in order to remain competitive. Talking about his experience as a swimmer, Netser explained, “I really enjoy swimming just because it’s really challenging. You are going against your instinct to breathe. It’s individual, but also a team sport with people cheering you on. It’s a lot of discipline as well.” Swimming is just one of the ways Netser can take his mind off an otherwise hectic schedule.

While Netser has many interests, his main passion lies in economics. Netser has explored this curiosity to the fullest, starting a Financial Literacy Club on campus last fall, where he creates engaging lesson plans for his club members and hosts many guest speakers who are experts in their fields. Netser is passionate about setting up a secure financial future for himself and helping others do the same. Explaining what initially sparked his interest in economics, Netser said, “My dad is big in the financial sector. So, I tried it out just to dip my foot into the water and found that financial analysis was very interesting.” To further learn about economics and potential future career choices, Netser enjoys activities such as working with finance professionals, researching, and reading papers.

When asked about his life motto, Netser stated, “Stay curious. Because once you find your curiosity, your work ethic will follow.” Netser clearly demonstrates this in all of his endeavours. Whether it be inside the classroom, in the pool, or in his free time, Netser’s daily routine reflects his consistent drive to improve as he pushes himself to grow.