Alex serenading a student recognized as a hero during the MWAH! performance at Churchville Middle School in Elmhurst, Illinois, on April 16, 2010.
(photo by Scott Harrington)

My name: Alex Oechsel

My age: 14

Where I was born: Downers Grove, Illinois

My current home town: Naperville, Illinois

My school: I am a Freshman at Benet Academy.

My favorite subject in school: Science

My favorite food: A peanut butter and hotdog sandwich

My favorite TV show: Extreme Makeover Home Edition

My best friend: I have a group of about 10 best friends! There's no particular one that I would call my BFF. I love them all!

What you'd probably find in my iPod: Lady Gaga, Jordin Sparks, Chris Daughtry, Broadway music, GLEE!

What you'd probably find under my bed: Tags from clothes,dirty socks, and stuff that looks like it's been there for years

Most of my time on the computer is spent: Facebook, homework, AOL

In my free time I: Watch TV, play outside, and relax

What makes me laugh: My dad.

What makes me mad: a lot of homework.

One thing I'd like to change about myself: I wish I could dance like a professional.

Fifteen years from now I want to: Have a family (well, not that soon). I want to have a
family of my own to have fun with and to love.

The three words that best describe me: Happy, smart, friendly