Born (year, place): 1992, Grant's Pass, Ore.

Sven Maakestad

School: UAA, home-schooled

How long have you lived in the Chugiak-Eagle River area? Three years.

What do you like most about living here? The small-town environment and cool people.

What is your favorite after-school activity? Playing basketball at The Alaska Club.

What class should be offered in school that isn't? Female minds.

How would your friends describe you in three words? Funny, smart, home-schooled.

How would you describe yourself? Mostly speedy with a chance of daring.

What is the coolest thing you own? An Ovation Applause acoustic guitar.

What fictional character would you most like to be? Aragorn from "The Lord of the Rings"

If you could have any make-believe pet, what would it be? A blue-flamed phoenix.

What's your favorite junk food? Oreo cream pie.

What is the hardest thing about school? Essays and research papers.

What is your favorite thing to do with your family? Go downhill skiing.

What is your favorite thing to dunk? Snickerdoodle cookies.

Who is your hero? Anyone who impacts my life for the better.

What is the best video game ever created? Mario Kart Wii.

What advice would you give an adult about kids? Love us by spending time with us.

What's your favorite song or band? "City on Our Knees," by Toby Mac.

This article published in The Alaska Star on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.