Jake Graf is your typical high school junior, however, he has many qualities which make him special and unique.

Graf has been influenced by many amazing experiences and people throughout his life that make him the person he is today.

"My parents have influenced me through their music, and different movies that we have watched together,” Graf said.

Graf’s parents aren’t his only influence, he has also been influenced through a favorite TV show that he watched as a kid. It is on this TV show that he learned about his favorite animal, the Sifaka lemur.

"I love this animal because it is very funny to watch, and they are so cute,” Graf said.

Graf won't have an opportunity to meet the Sifaka lemur, which lives in Madagascar, as he plans to live in Austin, Texas when he grows up.

"I have visited there in the past, and there are many great things to do there, and hot weather,” Graf said.

Graf’s friends will surely miss him when he moves, because he has created many great friendships, which he loves to be around everyday.

"I will never be far from the people that I have met, because I plan to be on TV when I grow up,” Graf said.

Graf hopes to influence others like he has been throughout his whole life.