Emily Weiss, a student at Palatine high school is interested in the astronomy classes offered in Palatine. Alongside her desire to become an astrophysicist and taking the required classes in college, Weiss has expressed interest in joining the school’s Cutlass program to develop speaking skills and to learn more from life. However she expressed some of her challenges that she deals with and is improving on such as her talking skills which she considers are her most difficult skills. Overall, her enthusiasm for astronomy and journalism are a great part of Emily’s character and development.