Adam Burn
Stony Point, NY
Mother: Physical Therapist
Father: Mechanical engineer, rehabilitation technology specialist
2nd year at Siena
Currently live in Plassmann
Major: Chemistry
Extra-curricular activities: Volunteer at Joseph's House, Troy, sometimes play intramurals
Extra-curricular activities in high school: Cross-Country, tennis
Parents' extra-curricular activities: Church activities (choir, bible study, liturgical committees)
Unique fact: Enjoy being outside, hiking, skiing, and traveling

Community Story

Back home, I have gone to the same Catholic Church for the past 19 years. I know most of the parishioners there fairly well and would categorize these people as members of a community. When I worked there for several years when I was in high school, I would regularly talk with them and began to learn more about their perspectives on life. I was especially fascinated with the people who attended the 7AM Mass. Every Sunday, they would wake up very early and sit in the same pews and see the same people week after week. When they did not see someone for a few weeks, they became genuinely concerned about their fellow parishioner's welfare. While most of these people did not socialize with each other outside of Church, they felt close to one another while at Mass. This community would provide assistance and support to their fellow parishioners when they needed their help. I learned that a community can be created when people with a few common similarities regularly meet and grow together in their love towards their neighbor and God.

Education Story

I had a difficult time transitioning into high school. As an introverted only child, I did not know many people at the regional high school I attended. For the first several months, life consisted of going to and from school and doing homework. Even though I was on the football team, I still felt as though I did not know anyone and that the few people that I previously did know were changing and abandoning me. When I decided to join the tennis team, my coach showed me how to lighten up through humor and laughter. I soon began to develop new friendships with other students which started by sharing a laugh. It was great to feel happy and know that humor is great way to de-stress in life. I am very grateful for having that coach in my life.