1. What inspired you to apply for the student representative position on the Board of Trustees? I was inspired to apply for the student representative position on the Board of Trustees because I wanted to get involved in our local government and improving our school district. 

2. How do you hope to represent the student body of Whittell High School?  I plan on representing the student body of Whittell High School by bringing attention to the amazing staff and students of the lake schools. I also hope to unite the school district for a cohesive learning environment. 

3.  What are some challenges or issues you think are important for the Board to address? I think it is important to give equal opportunities to all members of the schools in the district and I would love to share this important challenge with the Board to address. 

4. What do you enjoy most about being a senior at Whittell High School? My favorite part of being a senior at Whittell High School this year is all the amazing and challenging classes I have the opportunity to take.

5. What are your goals after high school? After high school I will be attending Dartmouth College to major in biomedical engineering on the pre-med track with the hope of going to medical school and becoming a doctor one day. 

6. Who was your favorite teacher or mentor growing up, and why? I appreciate all of my amazing teachers at Whittell but I especially want to thank my government teacher Mr. Hight for encouraging me to become a student representative.

7. How do you stay involved in school activities? I am a member of many clubs and activities at Whittell. I am on the girls golf team, the academic team, and the president of National Honor Society and Key Club at Whittell. 

8. What advice would you give to younger students looking to get involved in leadership? My best piece of advice would be to not be afraid of getting involved in leadership and putting yourself out there. I have always been quiet so this has been hard for me. 

9. What are your favorite local spots in the community? I love going to the local beaches and getting bagels at Tahoe Bagel!

10. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I love playing golf at Edgewood, dancing and going to concerts.

11. What’s a hidden talent you have that most people don’t know about? Not only am I a great dancer, but I can baton twirl and have been twirling for 8 years now. 

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? If I could travel anywhere in the world I would travel to Antartica to see the glaciers and penguins. 

13. What’s something on your bucket list that you’re excited to accomplish?  One thing on my bucket list that I am excited to accomplish is traveling as much as I can. 

14. If you could instantly learn any skill, what would it be? If I could instantly learn any skill it would be doing a backflip on skis.

15. What do you think makes Douglas County schools special? I think that the close knit community with our amazing teachers and staff makes the Douglas County schools extra special.