Hello, my name is Hope Merchant. I am 15 years old and a sophomore here at Eastmont High School. This is my first year being in journalism and writing for the Scratching Post. I am on the track team; I run the 100, 200, 400, and my main event is the high jump. I plan on going to college after high school and becoming a clinical research coordinator. Outside of school, I love to go shopping, read, paint, and run.