As a day student proctor, Boys Tennis captain, member of the Cum Laude society, and President of Arête, Loren Po is used to being a leader both inside and outside the classroom. Loren can often be found at work in the writing center or with camera in hand in the photography studio. He models leadership by getting involved in all aspects of campus life, from taking photographs at PAC debates and the Diversity Symposium to rowing and playing varsity squash and tennis.

 Q: What is your best memory from your time at Williston?

A: I would have to say back when we were freshmen, when we had numbered periods. Period One free. So much happened there. Cade [Zawacki ’15] and I figured out how to play Mini Golf in Reed. I’d hang out in the StuBop area and I’d laugh so loud [sic] that Mr. Hing could hear me in the Photo Lab. Hannah Lee [’15] and I starred in Cade’s first film noir. That general, thirty-minute period was always so fun.

 Q: What is something particularly interesting that has happened to you at Williston?

A: Getting my first unit for missing a college counseling meeting, but not even doing something like hanging out in the library. I was in the math center waiting to tutor people. Also being an Arête tutor.

Q: What activities have you most enjoyed at Williston? 

A: Of course I love my sports [crew, squash, and tennis], but I would have to say photography takes the cake. Going out in the field at PAC debates and meetings. Taking senior portraits has always been fun. And the Diversity [Symposium] photographs are always fun.

 Q: What would you recommend younger students try at Williston?

A: I recommend trying an art. Any kind of art, because our school requires you to do a sport, so do the opposite of that. Just try it, because it’s fun and helpful and helps you grow!

 Q: What will you miss most about Williston?

A: I am going to miss, above all else, our class of 2015. Because, honestly, the weather sometimes gets super cold and I can’t stand that, and sometimes the classes are hard or not fun, and sometimes other things have their ups and downs. The people, the friends, and just the hanging out in our class has just been so chill. At least for me.

 Q: What are you most looking forward to after you graduate?

A: Probably not having to be a day student anymore. Having to miss a few [on campus activities] because I don’t want to drive or because my parents don’t want to drive, I mean it’s nice to go home, but I kind of want to see what it’s like being a boarder.

 Q: Where do you see yourself in five years?

A: Five years, one year after college. Probably in more school.