Mila Carty - CAHS Senior & Baker Extraordinaire
Mila is a young entrepreneur who bakes and sells sweet treats at UVI and to her peers at school.
Education News: What do you think are the qualities of an exceptional student?
Mila Carty: Hard working, modest and versatile.
EN: What is your favorite subject? Why?
MC: Mathematics. I am so good at it and I love it; it’s amazing. It’s very straight forward, unlike English, which is very subjective. I am very logical and methodical when I break down problems, so naturally, Math is a breeze.
EN: Are you involved in any sports, clubs/organizations or afterschool activities?
MC: I play softball on the varsity team at CAHS. I’ve been playing since 3rd grade because I love the sport. I’m also a part of the Quiz Bowl team and Spanish Club.
EN: What are some goals you’d like to accomplish during your schooling?
MC: I would like to help my community and volunteer more. There are a lot of people struggling here that need help. My motto is, ‘If I have, why not give to those who do not have’. I usually just go out and clean up the neighborhood by myself.
EN: What are your career interests?
MC: I’m such a Forensic Science junkie, so I definitely know that’s the field I’d like to pursue a career in. I plan to study chemistry to follow my dreams of becoming a forensic scientist. My top choice is Yale and I’ve also applied to the University of Texas at Austin, California Tech, Arizona State University, and others.
EN: What is something you are passionate about? Why?
MC: Every day, I wake up at 4:30 a.m. to bake and sell brownies and cupcakes. I go to UVI in the morning and CAHS for 3rd and 4th periods to sell the items I bake. Of the things I bake regularly, my favorite are chocolate chip brownies because they’re so delicious. I’d love to try a pistachio cake at some point because it is my favorite dessert of all time.
EN: What is your favorite book or TV show?
MC: Matilda is my favorite book because she’s a math genius and I love her so much. Criminal Minds is my favorite TV show and Reed is my favorite character because he’s the most analytical and very witty.
EN: What is one thing people may be surprised to know about you?
MC: People are always surprised to hear that I am Jewish. My family converted, so we are considered Messianic Jews. I can sing Hebrew and speak a few words, as well.