Josh Nakashima is a sophomore and is a great teammate on the volleyball court.  He volunteers his time through the National Junior Honor Society.  He uses his musical talents serenades girls with his piano and guitar. I had the opportunity to ask him some questions about himself.

What neighborhood you reside in?

The neighborhood that I live in is Bridgeport.

What year you graduate?

The year that I am expected to graduate is in 2019.

What is the best part about being a Dolphin?

The best part about Whitney Young are the students that go to the school.  Everyone is very friendly, smart, and competitive.

What is the worst part of being a Dolphin?

The worst part about being a Dolphin is that you can not breathe on land.

What is an adversity you have had to deal with?

Having no paper towels in the bathroom. I had to wipe it on my pants.

What are your plans for the future?

In the future, I plan to become successful in a career in optometry.

What is an interest that you have developed?

An interest that I have developed is volleyball.  I am a part of Whitney Young’s JV volleyball team.

What is an undeveloped interests?

I just started watching hockey and I find the sport exciting.

What do you spend the most time on that others might not consider productive?

I spend many nights playing Overwatch on the computer. It is a very fun game where I can play against random people online.

What is a particular memory/incident you have from your time in high school?

I remember it was a miracle when there were paper towels in the bathroom.

If you hadn’t been a Dolphin, where would you have gone to HS and how would that have impacted your life?

If I had not attended Whitney Young, most likely I would have attended UIC college prep.  As a result, I would not be as intelligent as I am today

I wish Josh Nakashima the best of luck in the future.  Hopefully, he will continue to pursue his interest in volleyball, volunteering, and his musical passions.