What are your plans after graduation?

I plan on attending Midway University to pursue a bachelor with a double concentration of Equine Rehabilitation and Equine Management, while riding for their Western Equestrian team.

What is your favorite quote to live by?

Making the best better.

What grade levels did you attend Tusky Valley Schools?

K-12

Who was your favorite teacher (K-12 including Buckeye) and why?

Mr. Gauding.

What was your favorite K-12 class or grade level and why?

Intro to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering because of all the hands on learning activities!

Which project, paper, assignment, etc. that you completed during your time at TV (K-12) were you most proud of and which teacher was it completed for?

I take pride in all projects I do.

Describe your senior year in 3 words.

Fast, busy, productive.

Have you suffered from senioritis this year?

Nope.

What was the biggest highlight of your senior year?

Signing with Midway University.

How have you changed since freshman year?

I have become a more well rounded individual, as I will earn my associates of applied science this spring.

What extracurricular activities did you participate in while at Tusky Valley?

I was in 4-H for 8 years showing horses, pigs the past four, and on the Junior. Fair Board the last three years. I was on the Ohio Teen Leadership Council for two years. I have been on an equestrian team, show during the winter for five years now. I volunteer at Whispering Graces horses most of the year.

What was your favorite extracurricular or after school activity (sports, band/choir, play, clubs, attending events, etc) that you participated in and why?

My favorite was competing in Interscholastic Equine Association (IEA)and Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) . Both have help me become a better rider as well as get my foot into the equine industry.

Were there any extracurricular awards that you earned during your time at Tusky Valley?

Stark County Horse committee Outstanding Youth, 2012. I have received five sportsmanship awards at five different equestrian shows through out my high school career. I was 2016 Stark County Jr. Fair King. I placed forth at IEA Nationals in 2014, also placing forth at YEDA Nationals 2016.

What is the one piece of advice you would give incoming freshman?

Just breathe.

If you could change one thing about our school, what would it be? Note: Bashing anyone will not be accepted. Feel free to express your feelings about what you'd like to see changed but we will not publish bashing of individuals.

A wider range of extracurricular activities.

What are your hobbies outside of school? What do you like to do in your free time?

Ride, train, and show horses.

In 5 words or less, how would describe yourself to someone who doesn't know you?

Opened minded, approachable, determined.

Where was your most frequented hangout spot in the community?

My barn.

What is your favorite local place to order pizza?

Bolivar Pizza.

Who is your favorite sports team/athlete? You can choose from any sport, but you can only pick one!

Andrea Fappani.

Which TV show/series are you most likely to binge watch over and over again?

National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity.

If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world for one week, where would it be and what 3 people (you don't have to know them) would you take with you?

Amarillo, Texas.

Which physical item that you currently own would you not be able to live without?

My horse.

Who in your life do you most admire and why? This can be anyone you choose including family members, friends, bosses, teachers, etc.

My mom, she is my driving force! Always pushing me to do my best with everything I do.