Roslyn senior Ella Eisenberg loves to learn.
Eisenberg, 18, said she “likes things that make sense,” leaning toward math and science as her favorite subjects at Roslyn High School.
A member of the Science Olympiad, Organization of Class Councils, math team, National Honors Society, Peer Leaders, Roslyn Marching Bulldogs, Model Government and ethics bowl team, Eisenberg was also recently honored as a National Merit Scholarship program finalist.
During school and outside of it, Eisenberg said, she spends much of her time researching subjects like neuropsychology and visual perception.
“I love school,” Eisenberg said. “I spend a lot of time at school or at home doing school-related things. I don’t mind that. I stopped being entertained by TV and things, so it’s a good way to pass the time.”
One of the two most influential teachers in her life, Eisenberg said, is Allyson Weseley, who has helped her with researching throughout her career and served as Model Government adviser.
Eisenberg said the other, Tanya Baptiste, has been more of a friend than a guidance counselor during her high school years.
“[Baptiste] has made that whole ordeal very bearable at least in the school aspect,” Eisenberg said. “She’s also helped me with classes, family problems, everything. She’s been my best friend in school.”
Eisenberg said science and language are two fascinating subjects because of the building blocks needed to keep learning.
“You started at one point but every year, you add a little more, and suddenly, you’re at this point where you can look back and remember a time when something now second nature to you was difficult,” Eisenberg said.
Eisenberg will attend Harvard University in the fall and has considered majors in the neuropsychology, environmental engineering and environmental policy fields.
“I am very fortunate to be in a very privileged area and that I was able to do everything I did and have resources available, but I’m excited to get to interact with kids from all kinds of backgrounds,” Eisenberg said.
