This was previously published in the 2026 senior issue.

Ethan Smith-Foyt will continue his next journey towards space at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC). Smith-Foyt transferred to Emmaus High School this year and has thrived in a new environment. His love for making friends and socializing helped him to find a place in Football Buddies and Best Mates Club.

Now, Smith-Foyt hopes to continue his path towards becoming an astronaut at LCCC because of its amazing teachers. In the future, he wishes to get married and start a family of his own.

Stinger: Why do you love space?

Smith-Foyt: I like space because I like learning amazing stuff.

Stinger: What’s the hardest thing about high school?

Smith-Foyt: Sometimes it’s hard to find classrooms, and the school is really big.

Stinger: What are your favorite memo-ries from high school?

Smith-Foyt: My favorite memory is meeting my teachers and the fun we have together, Mrs. Gitski, Ms. Lisa, Ms. Vega, Ms. Blanca, Mrs. Palazzo, and Ms. Horner.

Stinger: What do you wish other students knew about you?

Smith-Foyt: I wish we had more time together this year for my classmates to get to know me even better, so we can make more memories before school ends.

Stinger: What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Smith-Foyt: Work hard and do your best.