Thomas Pezo is an 8th grader at St. John’s Academy, Mclean Virginia with a passion for academics, art, sports, and his Catholic faith. Known for his curiosity and love of problem-solving, Thomas has a budding interest in engineering and enjoys working on creative projects that challenge his critical and analytical thinking. He is deeply connected to his family, especially his late grandmother, whose influence nurtured his love of music, his faith, and academics. Thomas is excited to start his journey at high school next year, where he hopes to grow both academically and spiritually, guided by the values of leadership, character development, and personal responsibility. In his free time, Thomas enjoys playing basketball, football, drawing, reading, and going outdoors.