Spencer Szwalbenest is eighteen years old and is a senior at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. Originally inspired by prophetic texts, such as Isaiah, Spencer began to write poetry in the seventh grade, targeting at the faults of society. After being short of inspiration for some time, Spencer returned to writing, this time song lyrics, in ninth grade, which eventually led to a renewed focus on poetry. Outside of his poetry, Spencer involves himself in a variety of activities and interests. Recently, he has been drawn to philosophy, and this has helped to inspire some of his poems. Spencer is also passionate about faith and has recently been investigating different methods and ideas of spirituality. He has been able to make use of both of these interests as the president of a religion and philosophy club at his school. In addition, Spencer plays the viola in multiple orchestras, attends a Hebrew high school, serves on his local youth group board, and works as a Hebrew schoolteacher's aide.
