"I am putting myself to my fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can hope to do. " - HAL 9000, 2001: A Space Odyssey Elliot Harvey, 17, is a senior at John Marshall High School, and a student in the journalism class. He is interested and active in philosophy, film, history, and politics. He writes and films short films, and holds the position of leader or founder of the John Marshall Economics, Chess, Red Cross, Film, and Philosophy Clubs.