Student Spotlight: Ethan Liu '26

At Saint Ignatius

Foreign Language:
Ethan studied Latin during his time at Saint Ignatius.

Favorite Class:

“My favorite class at Saint Ignatius is AP Biology with Ms. Henderson. Though it is one of my toughest classes, she pushes me academically while also genuinely caring about me as a person. She emphasizes that it is not about the grade but about the learning, and that mindset has stuck with me.”

Activities & Interests:

“I love photography and taking pictures. I like working out, going on hikes, and simply being in the outdoors. I love serving others because not only am I serving others when I am out on Labre, pallbearing, or tutoring, but I also find that in my service, the people I am serving end up serving me and making me a better person.”

Service at Saint Ignatius:
Ethan has been deeply involved in service and leadership opportunities throughout his time at Ignatius, including:

• Pallbearers Leader
• OCIA
• Welsh Academy Tutor
• Big Brother
• Junior Retreat Leader
• Freshman Retreat Leader
• Mission Trip Participant

Looking Ahead

College Plans:

“I will be attending Ohio State University.”

Future Aspirations:

“I plan to become a nurse.”

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Quick Takes

Favorite Video Game:
Any Wii game

Favorite Sandwich:
“The Pepe Sandwich from Jimmy John’s”

Favorite Action Movie:
Ford v Ferrari

Currently Reading:
The Boys in the Boat

Favorite Musician:
The Lumineers

Favorite Place Visited:
Taiwan

Celebrity Doppelgänger:
Simu Liu

Biggest Fear:
Heights or roller coasters

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Advice for Freshmen

Ethan’s advice for incoming Wildcats is simple: “Be open-minded.”