Zachary Pickett

Ponderosa High School

Tell us about yourself.

I’m 17 and the youngest of three boys. I love to watch and play sports, hang out with friends, and discover new things.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

I’m proud of the fact that, even after my injury, I played water polo on the Ponderosa team. It was a very tough goal to reach, and I was able to participate the entire season. Thankfully, we had a successful year!

What are your school interests, involvements and hobbies?

I’m involved with student council (serving as junior class president and rally commissioner), swim team, water polo, California Scholastic Federation; and I served as the boys’ basketball team announcer this season.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

I love to play table tennis.

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan to attend a four-year college and earn a degree in business marketing.

Who is your role model?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Describe your career aspirations.

I would like to work for a sports franchise in a position that pertains to my degree.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

I would love to travel to Italy.