This past year has been good. I have had some challenging classes but I have also enjoyed many of them. Some of the most interesting courses have been on evolutionary biology, organic chemistry and medical ethics. Although varying greatly in subject matter, these classes all intrigued me by expanding my prior knowledge in a comprehensive way. The particular professors were also quite engaging. I especially liked building and dissecting philosophical arguments related to medical ethics. This class and a public health course I took this past fall both discussed past and contemporary health issues; both provided a contrast to the basics of biology and chemistry that I have studied in the past semesters. I have been able to apply what I have learned to develop opinions with greater understanding of the issues. Back at the Vineyard, I worked during the summer and did some volunteering for my community. This year I got the chance to travel to Florida and Colorado. Both were welcome respites from the cold weather in Massachusetts. In conclusion, I would like to thank MVYouth and it’s donors. MVYouth’s support is greatly appreciated.