Age: 17 College Plans: Attend either McGill University in Montreal or the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and double major in cognitive science and piano. Proudest Accomplishment in High School: Founding the Tolton Catholic chapter of TriM National Music Honor Society. The music department was so small when I began as a freshman, but it improved each […]
Age: 18 College Plans: Study physics and linguistics at MU. Favorite Club or Extracurricular in High School: I have been involved in the Global Issues club throughout my high school career, and I have really enjoyed working with other students to learn a wide range of issues, including refugee resettlement, human-trafficking, natural disasters, economic and food security crises,
Age: 18 College Plans: Attend American University and major in International Studies. Proudest Accomplishment in High School: Helping start the HHS Classical Fencing Club, earning my Eagle Scout rank, and winning State in my first year at DECA. Best Advice I’ve Ever Received: Stay true to yourself. Biggest Lesson Learned in High School: The importance of challenging yourself.
Age: 17 College Plans: Attend MU and major in either cognitive sciences, chemistry, or mathematics. Best Advice I’ve Ever Received: “If you stress yourself too much or push yourself too hard, you’ll hit a wall. Don’t hit that wall, but continue to seek greatness nonetheless.” – Dad Biggest Lesson Learned in High School: Do not burden yourself with perfection
Age: 18 College Plans: One year at MU, then Belmont University in Nashville. Best Advice I’ve Ever Received: Don’t compare yourself to your peers. Compare yourself to your heroes. Biggest Lesson Learned in High School: You earn respect, it is never given. Future Goals: Producer in the music industry.
Age: 18 College Plans: Kansas City Art Institute for my BFA, then go on to pursue a teaching degree. Biggest Lesson Learned in High School: “Pretty things are usually the most dangerous.” This quote is intended to help recognize poisonous wildlife. I found it versatile to help recognize myself, art work, and relationships. Future Goals: My future goals
