by Isabelle Monahan
World Editor
  “Costa Rica! I am going there in the summer for ten days with five of my best friends. Just going to live the dream,” said senior Omri Rahmil when asked about vacation plans. With summer only a few months away, senioritis has started to affect most of the senior population, including Rahmil. He stated, “I never really procrastinated until a few months ago. I have [senioritis] bad now, especially with how the nice weather has been.” However, his mild case of senioritis has not affected his acceptance into excellent universities, including UC Santa Cruz and UC Santa Barbara.
   
   Rahmil spends his free time engaging in his favorite activities, including hiking, camping, surfing, skating, and playing the drums. Furthermore, he was a Freshman Skills Day leader for the weekend scene and participated in varsity wrestling this year. The athletic, easy-going, and humorous Rahmil plans to pursue wrestling, but “noncompetitively in local tournaments” while at college and later “coach high school or middle school.” Rahmil also plans to study law or law enforcement, become a public servant, work for homeland security, become a chef, and/or own a small business. His versatile personality and many talents allow him to pursue any aspiration and succeed.

   The adventurous Rahmil also spends his time enjoying modern entertainment including music and movies. He appreciates funk and reggae, such as the song Don’t Change Horses by Tower of Power and albums including Kona Town by Pepper, Oakland Stroke by Tower of Power, and Busted Stuff by Dave Matthews Band. His favorite genres of movies include “comedy, films involving CIA, and foreign wars. “When asked about his favorite movie, Rahmil declared, “Any Adam Sandler movie, Green Zone, and Body of Lies.”

   Although his activities stem from his athletic ability, education, and personal disposition, his motto comes from an interesting incident with a police officer. Rahmil stated, “One time I saw a homeless guy getting talked to by a cop. I turned around to see what the action was all about, and the cop pulled out and pulled me over. I was incredibly nice and polite, and he let me go. It taught me a rule that I live by now: if you do something stupid, you better be polite about doing it.”

   Rahmil is incredibly well-rounded and participates in numerous activities, illustrating his many gifts and flexible nature. Although he is a senior, he doesn’t take himself too seriously, enabling him to maintain a calm attitude and sense of humor.