Joshua Bowen, 15, is a freshman at Hoover High School. His varied interests include writing, psychology, history, politics, linguistics, philosophy, religion and cultural anthropology.  While cultivating these interests, Joshua has accomplished many things, including teaching himself the German language, currently learning Russian and Hebrew, and mastering the art of Chinese caligraphy. Joshua also recently lettered in wrestling as part of the varsity wrestling team.  He is a great lover of politics, and he will gladly debate with anyone.  Joshua's love of history and religion, particularly as pertains to Europe and Asia, has made him an avid reader of Friedrich Nietzsche (although he doesn’t agree with Nietzsche's concept of freedom) and Thomas Hobbes.  Although he is a proud Lutheran, Joshua is intrigued by other faiths and religions. Last fall, he was fortunate to be able to accompany his grandfather on a 14 day cruise to Europe, a highlight of which was to walk in St. Paul’s footsteps. Joshua is looking forward to sharing that experience with us this Friday.