The first thing that one might hear about Josh Foltz is that he is an incredible artist. From paintings in the library, to the set of Mr. Harrtion, to his cartoon-y doodles in class, Josh’s artistic talents can be seen all around our school. One look at his work, and you’ll never again doubt his natural gift. This gift alone qualifies him for some serious recognition, but Josh’s attitude is what truly makes him the RAM of the Week. Not only does he tease just about anyone, in jest, and make a lot of jokes, but he also has a unique perspective on life that can only be described as humorous. He has an ability to laugh at himself, yet simultaneously take himself seriously. Somehow, he strikes a balance. And the result is, simply put, iconic.

Harrtion Banner: Do you root for the underdog?

Josh Foltz: I am the underdog. Why would I not root for myself?

HB: What does the phrase “leave nothing for the swim back” mean?

JF: It means don’t do anything except for one thing. For me that one thing is drawing. I don’t do anything else. People text me, they are like, “Yo, wanna hang out” and I’m like, “Sorry, my mom said no.” But I just stay home and draw. My mom’s like, “Do you want to go out”, and I’m like, “No.”

HB: Who were you in your most recent past life?

JF: Are there any biracial animals– Oh a zebra, I was a zebra.

HB: I didn’t say what, I said who?

JF: I don’t care, I’m an animal, okay?

HB: If you could be another person at Harrtion, who would it be?

JF: Dan Liu.

HB: Why?

JF: Cause he’s beautiful. Have you seen his face?

HB: If you were Dan Liu for a day, what would you try and accomplish?

JF: I’d be the best treasurer. I’d play a lot of violin.

HB: When you go to the mall where is the first place you go?

JF: To the roof.

HB: What do you do up there?

JF: Hang out, look down, shout at people.

HB: Oh, so you are that guy?

JF: I’m that guy. You shout at the guy, like “Dad!! Who are those!” it gets really awkward.

HB: When you were a small child, what was a misconception that you had?

JF: I used to think that people were married because they had the same last name, that I would have to marry someone with the last name Foltz. And it really depressed me.

HB: Can you deal with spicy food?

JF: Dude, my mom’s Jamaican.

HB: What is Jamaican food?

JF: Its swag. Swag food. No, its like a lot of poor food, from when they were all slaves, and they added spices to try and flavor up cheap food. Like they use chicken feet, or oxtail, and then they put spices in.

HB: Weird.

JF: No, the weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten was when I went out with Dan Liu to Chinatown, and there were these baby chickens and you could see their heads were burnt.

HB: Did you eat it?

JF: I was like “Yo, this is trill,” but then I took a bite and it was disgusting.

HB: Tell us about your relationship with art.

JF: Well, every once in a while, I go on a walk with art, we look down the shore, we hold hands —*laughing* this is so weird— and then we go home, I serenade art. Our relationship is going pretty well. That’s so weird.

HB: That was a strange metaphor.

JF: That wasn’t a metaphor! Art is my bestie-slash-babe.

HB: Why are you the RAM of the week?

JF: I’m an icon.

HB: What?

JF: I’m an icon.

HB: How are you an icon?

JF: I’m relatable. Look at this face. Look at this hair.

HB: Personal Statement?

JF: Yo, you can be anything you want in life, dog. Don’t be hold back, dog. *falls out of chair hysterically laughing*