Mattiacci enters a bookstore and purchases a creased and already annotated book. Many of us distance ourselves from old books, however the already annotated books give Mattiacci a glimpse into someone else’s life and perspective. She enjoys analyzing the annotations left on the margins of books and imagining who might have had it previously.

One of her hobbies include reading old books. Whenever she travels she heads into a book store and picks up a book.

“I love it when I see books that have annotations. It’s a peek into another person’s life and perspective,” Mattiacci said.

Mattiacci has always been drawn to history and english classes. This helped her look at topics from a different perspective.

“The best class that I’ve taken is AP World History with Mr. Mostert. I’ve learned so much in that class and it really expanded my world view,” Mattiacci added.

She studied cultural anthropology at Montco and learned about various cultures, ethnocentrism, and different ways of life. Mattiacci believes that everyone should take this class at least once in their lives.

AP Psychology, in addition to history and English, assisted Mattiacci with time and stress management. The class is demanding, but it is necessary for college preparation. The course covers topics such as personalities, intelligence, and cognitive behavior.

Many North Penn students are familiar with Mattiacci because she is a leader in many of the school’s clubs, including ENACT, Model UN, and Democrats Club. Mattiacci is inspired by her parents and aspires to emulate their fortitude when she leads her clubs.

“My parents are my biggest role models. I love being around them. My parents are both deaf. They are fluent in American Sign Language and they are both very active in the deaf community in different ways and they really change people’s lives through going out in the field and helping disabled families get the aid they need. It’s exactly what I want to do in my life. I want to embody my parents’ compassion and resilience,” Mattiacci explained.

In addition to her parents, Mr. Mostert has also influenced the way Mattiacci leads her clubs. She hopes to be compassionate and inspire others around her.

“He’s such a compassionate teacher and really inspired me in the way I lead my clubs and the way I see the world. He’s the kind of leader I want to be,” Mattiacci said.

She is currently the President of Model United Nations. This is her favorite club by far. Students in this club play the role of a United Nations diplomat, and they collaborate to address global issues through speeches, research, and writing resolutions.

“I want to turn it into a space where people can learn and grow…It’s a great way to boost your self confidence. Being the oldest person in the club, I saw how it changed and impacted so many of the younger students. I can see them grow through it,” Mattiacci added.

Last weekend, Model UN members attended a conference, and for the first time, NP received four awards. North Penn did not win any awards at the in-person conference last year.

Mattiacci is the President of the Democrats Club as well. Members are educated on current events and issues. They evaluate interviews, speeches, and recent new articles from various perspectives on numerous issues.

ENACT has also played an important role in Mattiacci’s time at North Penn. She has been the Vice President for two years. The passion of the other cabinet members has inspired her. They are all extremely proactive, and it is a fantastic place to learn and grow. She works on the Green Gazette, ENACT newsletter, and leads the Graphic Design Team.

For the past few months, she has been working on a student sustainability planning summit. This is a student-led team run by Green Allies, a non-profit organization. They’re putting on a one-day conference for high school students to talk about environmental issues in their communities.

“It’s a great opportunity to speak with others from different high schools and learn what they are doing to change the world and how we can use those ideas at our own school,” Mattiacci explained.

She enjoys embroidering in her spare time. Mattiacci is currently embroidering Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. She also enjoys creating new tea combinations and experimenting with various flavors. Mattiacci is currently obsessed with London Fog, which she recommends making by combining Earl Grey Tea, milk foam, and lavender syrup.

She arrived in North Penn with a clear vision. She plans to study international relations and environmental studies. Mattiacci hopes to work for the United Nations or a non-profit organization to help address and resolve environmental issues on a global scale.

Mattiacci shares one of the biggest lessons she learned through her experience at North Penn.

“The best way to learn anything is to just throw yourself in there. On my very first day of Model UN I came in completely clueless. I didn’t know what was going on but I volunteered to speak first in the debate. I bombed it so hard. But I would have never learned from that experience if I didn’t just throw myself into these embarrassing and stressful situations. If you’re new to North Penn…the best way to find your place is to just join things. Take the first step and it will get easier from there,” Mattiacci concluded.