Name: Emily Swanson
School: Kiel High School
GPA: 4.0
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? National Honor Society (chapter president), varsity tennis (four years), varsity softball (four years), Art Club, pep band (flute), jazz band (piano), Book Club, Forensics (group interpretation), Business & Finance Youth Apprenticeship
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? My greatest academic accomplishment has been being able to grow not only intellectually but emotionally in high school. Through my exploration in a variety of extracurriculars, groups and courses, I have been able to learn more about myself. I have learned what I value, what I appreciate, what I aspire for. For me, it hasn t been my grades that make me the most proud, but the person I have grown to be and will continue to become.
School: Kiel High School
GPA: 3.96
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? Football, wrestling, track and field, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? The academic accomplishment I feel good about is my grade point average. I have received an A in every class I have taken in school thus far, including classes like physics and calculus. I got an A- and a B+ in a youth apprenticeship I did my junior year, which is why I don’t have a 4.0 GPA.
Which class or extracurricular activity influenced your decision regarding the career you plan to pursue? My youth apprenticeship helped me realize I want to go into the business field, specifically accounting.
School: Kiel High School
GPA: 3.9
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? I have been involved in numerous organizations and clubs such as Future Business Leaders of America, Stage Crew and National Honor Society. Most prominently, I have participated in Science Club all four years, and have taken the role of president this year.
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? My greatest academic achievement would have to be my inclusion in the National Honor Society.
Which class or extracurricular activity influenced your decision regarding the career you plan to pursue? The greatest influence in regard to my career plan would have to be me obtaining presidency in Science Club. I found a passion for leadership that I never knew existed beforehand. Continuing the many, many classes I have taken all cemented my love of education in general. I can think of no better career for me than teaching others.
School: Kiel High School
GPA: 3.988
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? Softball, volleyball, wrestling (manager), National Honor Society, FFA, prom committee, band
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? I am really proud that I was able to balance school and sports and still keep good grades in advanced classes.
What class or extracurricular activity influenced your decision regarding the career you plan to pursue? My sports teams and my online Anatomy and Physiology class influenced me to want to become a physical therapist.
What advice do you have for those just starting their high school career? High school is all about balance. If you can study hard and still enjoy high school experiences, you will create lasting memories.