To which classical figure do you most relate and why? Caesar, because he was very ambitious. When did you know you wanted to be a Classicist? I just researched the web for some information on a school assignment and it all happened from there. If you could travel back to ancient Rome, what five items would you take with you from the present? Toothbrush, notepad or notebook, family portrait, laptop, writing utensils. What book are you currently reading? Series of Unfortunate Events, Book #11 -- The Grim Grotto by Lemony Snicket. If it were possible, with whom, dead or alive, from the world outside of Classical Studies would you like to have dinner? My Grandpa, who passed away in 1998. What albums would you want to have with you if you were stranded on a desert island? Family album, Roy D Mercer CD, Country Music CD's.

Casey M. is a student at Cresthill Middle School in Littleton, Colorado. Casey is the winner of AbleMedia's Bronze Chalice awards for his submission of In The Arena. Who has been the most important mentor in your career? My dad, because he has always told me to do my best no matter what the odds. How would you like to be remembered? As a funny, witty person, who always helped others and strived to do his best. What is the best advice you have ever received? Don't get distracted from your goals, no matter what the odds may be. If you had been born a boy/girl, what would your name have been? My parents would have named me Kendall Taylor.