Alex Latorre ‘18 joined ASB in eighth grade, moving from an international school in Switzerland. His younger sister, Mar, is currently a fifth-grade student and their cousins, Abril, Jana, and Eira, also attend the school. Now in his third year studying Industrial Engineering and Product Design at ELISAVA (a university-affiliated to Pompeu Fabra), Alex is also working part-time as an intern at MTS Tech, a robotics startup in Barcelona.



“I have been working at MTS Tech since January, focused on 3D design and the production of automated systems for installations and factories around Spain (including for companies like Mercedes, SIMON, and Amazon), as well as client visits where I showcase our solutions.”

Which teachers from ASB might have inspired who you are today?

“Any time spent with Mr. Orlic was amazing. In his class, I learned what it meant to be a valuable member of society and be a good person.



I also want to acknowledge Mr. Bartlett. My mom still remembers her first meeting with him in eleventh grade, where he expressed doubts about my selection of Physics HL and writing a Physics Extended Essay. Through his class, support, and pure dedication, I went on to study Engineering, where almost all branches of Physics are a must.

Finally, I do want to mention both of my Chemistry teachers. I’m grateful to Mr. Smith for lighting up my passion for Chemistry in the tenth grade and to Mr. Whitehair for putting up with all the silliness and fun times we had in the two years I took IB Chem HL.”



Tell us a little about any extracurricular activities you were involved in at ASB.

“I was a delegate at seven Model United Nations conferences around Europe and an administrator at one.

What would be a favorite ASB memory?

“Our Mykonos senior trip as well as Graduation.”



In your opinion, what makes ASB special?

“The way of educating students to give them the confidence to believe that everything is in your reach with enough work and dedication.”

If you could describe ASB in one word, what would it be?

“Ambitious.”



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Contributed: May 2021