N&O scholar-athlete: Elle Hepburn, Apex girls basketball

Elle Hepburn, Apex girls basketball

College choice: Johns Hopkins.

Varsity sports: Basketball (3 years), lacrosse (sophomore year), tennis (sophomore year).

Overall GPA: 4.96.

Favorite course: AP Spanish Language and Culture.

I was fascinated to learn: About genetics and the possibilities of gene therapy.

Most inspiring teacher: Mrs. Susan Barritt, my Calculus I and II teacher who always challenged me and answered all of my questions, as numerous as they were.

A book that impacted my life was: “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell.

It’s hard to believe that...: Women are still denied an education in some countries.

What epitomizes what a good American should be?: Hard working, persevering, and brave.

Education's biggest challenge or problem: Not recognizing the value of our teachers.

My favorite charity is: Stop Hunger Now.

Best movie: “High School Musical.”

Whose life inspires you?: Bethany Hamilton.

Three people you wish you could meet: Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Franklin, Jesus.

Something you enjoy that would surprise people: Cooking and baking.

I wish I had more time for: Sleeping!

I wish I had been there for: The first telephone call.

This story was originally published April 12, 2016 at 1:53 PM with the headline "N&O scholar-athlete: Elle Hepburn, Apex girls basketball."