I attended Connections Academy for my eighth-grade year where I enjoyed playing the bells in band, learning ballet, and singing in choir. I love that I got to spend an extra year on campus. I continued ballet and played with the orchestra during high school. “B” days were spent editing the pages for the yearbook in Mr. Suggs’ class.
Academics
As a sophomore, I joined the newly started Mock trial team and was a defense attorney for two years and switched to a prosecuting the last. Academic Decathlon provided another unique and amazing opportunity to learn. Our team won both years, and I got to advance to state my senior year. Throughout the years I was involved in Rotary Speech Competitions, multiple AP classes- AP European History and Calculus were my favorite, and multiple clubs on campus. I served as a representative for the American Legion Auxiliary Girl’s State and Rotary Youth Leadership team.
Athletics
I disliked running for most of my life, but my good friend, Mackenzie Hartwig, encouraged me to try out cross country my freshman year. The team was small that year, but we had a wonderful time. I did track & field and cross country all four years where a spirit of endurance was developed in me.
I was the president and member of the California Scholarship Federation club, Mock Trial club, and Walk the Talk. I founded and participated in the Ultimate Frisbee club and enjoyed serving as treasurer of the World club. I advanced to the state level in the Academic Decathlon and Mock trial competitions. My junior year of cross country, the girls placed first in the League.
My favorite memories revolve around Mock Trial. I remember trying to get the club started with Lauren Brasesco, Caleb Britt, Connor McGee, Camellia Schaner, and Mr. Patey. When the first night of trial came, we had to drive down to Stockton to the courthouse since none of the surrounding schools had a team. The experience of being in a courtroom with a judge and opposing attorneys was so thrilling and educational. When I look at Mr. Suggs’ Instagram now, it is so awesome to see the current Mock Trial team still competing and thriving.
Every step of life is better when we seek Jesus and his righteousness first. There are so many blessings to serving the Lord and others before ourselves and always pausing to thank God for all he has done. I would also share that since SHS has so many unique opportunities and its smaller size allows students to be well known by staff, nothing should stop them from diving in and trying new things.
After high school, I attended Southwest Baptist University where I majored in Biology. My husband and I met in college and got married when we graduated. We both are pursuing graduate degrees. I am in my second year of getting a Doctorate in Physical therapy, and he is getting his master’s in accounting. I feel so blessed with the foundation of education and leadership that Summerville gave me!