What is your favorite Cathedral memory?
Hughes – My favorite Cathedral memory was the lip sync battle our junior year. I got to do it with all my best friends, we won. It was amazing.
What is something that makes you smile?
Hughes – My little sister, Lydia.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Hughes – I would love to go to Greece.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Hughes – I would love to be able to fly.
If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?
Hughes – I would buy a big beach house for my entire family. I would donate half of it to a charity.
What do you love about playing softball and soccer?
Hughes – I like being on a team and community of people who are working towards the same goal as I am.
What is your ideal dinner?
Hughes – A Brazilian Steakhouse. A plate of steak, potatoes, and chicken.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Hughes – Loud breathers.
What’s a skill that you have that is admirable?
Hughes – I am hardworking in school and sports.
What is your dream school?
Hughes – Notre Dame
What is your dream profession?
Hughes – Chemical engineering
What is the most valuable lesson you have ever learned?
Hughes – To find joy in every aspect of life.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Hughes – To not be so quiet, to branch out.
What do you hope the next five years look like?
Hughes – I hope I get into a college that I really love and that I have a great time. I also hope to get a job, and overall be happy. And of course, to have a good time.
If you could learn any language, what would it be?
Hughes – Spanish, because it would be most applicable in my life.
If you could own any animal, what would it be?
Hughes – A reindeer
What are you most passionate about?
Hughes – Softball, I have played for 12 years and have loved it. I have devoted a large portion of my time to it.
What is your “sacred space” on Cathedral’s campus?
Hughes – The counselors office, I love being able to have them there and utilize them as support.
What is something your friends love about you?
Hughes – My friends love how caring and hard working I am. My friends can always count on me to support them and care for them when they need me. They also love how hard working I am and recognize my work ethic.
What does your perfect weekend look like?
Hughes – A weekend trip to the lake, with my friends. I would love to go on the boat and tube, eat some good food and be surrounded by my favorite people.
