Campion Academy - Ashley Herber
Q: You’ll be attending Walla Walla University in Washington state this fall. What made you choose this college?
A: I knew that I wanted to go to a Seventh-Day day adventist college, and there are quite a few options in the United States. I visited a couple but I really liked Walla Walla because of the student atmosphere, I felt like I fit in, and the professors in the departments I’m interested in were really cool and piqued my interest. I also have a few friends that are going there with me as well.
Q: What career are you looking at post-college?
A: I am thinking about going on to law school to become a lawyer. I currently work as a Legal Assistant at a law firm and the job is very interesting. I am also thinking about becoming a CPA, a teacher, or even an editor. My passion is writing, so whatever I end up doing I want to pursue some sort of a writing career, be it writing on the side or as my actual job.
Q: You’re already a published author! Tell me more about that.
A :It was in the Loveland Reporter-Herald. Our school is a boarding school, so we have a lot of students from across the world. There's a lot of diversity on the boy’s soccer team and that is what the article focused on. It was really interesting, especially talking to students from across the world.
Q: What is your favorite volunteering experience?
A: I have played the piano for the children’s Bible school at Campion Church every week for the past four years and I absolutely love it. It’s honestly the highlight of my week sometimes because the kids there are so excited to sing and the leaders are very nice and welcoming. I just enjoy it and that’s why I do it.
Q:If you could change one thing about your community or the world, what would it be?
A: It would be people’s willingness to hear others out and see other’s sides. I think we would be able to achieve a lot more if we were able to work together and to listen to an opposing view.
Resurrection Christian School (RCS) - Cooper Strong
Q: How did being involved with the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs in high school impact you?
A: Having those opportunities so early in my high school career [freshman year], and knowing it was important to help those who are less fortunate than I am, I wanted to help people. I knew my work was helping others in need. Large groups like Rotary and Kiwanis are nationwide, so I can be a part of something that's much larger than I am while helping on a close-to-home scale.
Q: Did your volunteer service change you?
A: It’s definitely changed my view on the people you see on the side of the street or just in general talking to friends and family. It broadened my ability to carry conversations even with people I don’t know. You never know where someone is or where they want to be. It’s important for people to express and get feedback on their thoughts. Sometimes people just need a friend that will listen and be compassionate about what they’re going through.
Q: Who are your role models?
A: My parents are big role models for me. They’ve taught me to be compassionate and outgoing. Both of them have really set that standard in my life and I’m hoping to carry that on throughout college and when I become a parent.
Q: What are you most excited about for college and your future?
A: I’m going to Cal-Poly in San Luis Obispo. I'm excited to experience the California lifestyle, but also to learn about my major and hopefully turn that into a career in Construction Management. I’ve been around construction almost my whole life since my dad is a realtor. That piqued my interest in the past couple years and Cal-Poly offers such a great program and I pretty much knew that was my best option.
Berthoud High School – Fiona Bump
Q: What is a favorite memory you have from high school?
A: I was involved in student council and an event we put on is the Prom Fashion Show. We ask local dress shops and tuxedo rental stores, and they donate dresses and tuxes. We have a runway show and silent auction, and all the money goes to the oncology department at the Children’s Hospital. Students, parents, and community members attend. It’s a nice way to give back to the community but also to have a fun event for the students, too.
Q: What makes you want to give back to your school and community?
A: Probably how much Berthoud gives back in and of itself. It’s such a small community, and everyone knows everyone. If you are having a problem or are in crisis, there are so many people willing to help you out and be a shoulder for you to lean on. After all the help that Berthoud has given, it’s only right for me to want to give back to that and see what I can do to support my community as much as it supports me.
Q: How will you continue your community involvement at Colorado State University?
A: My goal is to get involved just as much as I did in high school and find things that I feel fit me and that I can help give back to my community. They have Ambassador positions where they give tours and answer questions to incoming students. Once I gain that experience, that would be a good thing to get involved and share that knowledge.
Q: What makes you passionate about Business Management?
A: I’m passionate about leadership roles. I think management and marketing is definitely a good place for me. It's a flexible, overarching career that I can pretty much put towards anything I want to. Loveland Classical School - Tobias Hild
Q: Tell me about your community involvement in high school.
A: I participated in Civil Air Patrol from eighth grade on, achieving the rank of Cadet Captain and position of Cadet Deputy Squadron Commander, and received the Colorado Cadet NCO [Non Commissioned Officer] of the Year award. I also volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and the Food Bank.
Q: What did your leadership roles in Civil Air Patrol teach you?
A: The most valuable lesson I’ve learned from all my experiences working with other people and being in leadership positions, it would be to listen to other people. That would be the advice I try to give myself everyday.
Q: Your next destination is West Point Military Academy. What gave you an interest in the military?
A: A lot of people that I admire are in the military. I also admire the team spirit and would like to be a part of that. I think the US Army is the greatest team on earth, and I want to join that team.
Q: What do you think being on a team provides you?
A: I like what we can accomplish as a team as opposed to individually. When you work by yourself, the only ideas that you can use are the ones you come up with. When you work on a team, you have access to all the ideas of all the people on the team, so there’s a greater source of ideas and creativity and talents at your disposal.
Q: How do you hope to contribute to your community in the future?
A: When I come back from the military, I hope to be a part of a community organization wherever I am, like the organizations I benefitted from my childhood, to pay that forward and be a mentor. That’s what I’m looking forward to.
Mountain View High School – Ashley Arthur
Q: What motivates you as a young person to become involved in community service?
A: When I was ten, I went on my first mission trip to Guatemala, where I served at a nursery for the majority of my trip. Not long after that I went with my mom to Ethiopia, where I found myself serving again with young children... The only thing better than serving, is being able to show those younger than me how to serve with their whole heart.
Q: You’ll be focusing on Business and English Education at Grand Canyon University next year. What made you choose these areas of study?
A: I may not be able to change the entire world with a lesson plan, a cup of coffee, or a book, but I can change one person's entire world. As a teacher, I will be able to support students who will go on to change the world. Maybe I will teach a future politician or future judge, someone who has an impact on the world. As a business owner, I will be able to use my business for good. I will always support my community, and I will be able to create an atmosphere for young world changers.
Q: Tell me more about your passion for education and teaching. Where does this passion come from?
A: In my junior year, my English teacher, Robert Eberle, showed me how important my voice in my writing could be for the world. This new found impact in my life inspired me to want to become a writer, but I knew that just writing wouldn't be enough. By being a teacher, I can mentor younger generations to find their voice in writing, while also helping students find their balance in life, just like the teachers in my life did.
Ferguson High School - James Lawson
Q: What was your favorite part of high school?
A: One of my favorite parts was working in the coffee shop (Grounded). I liked the idea that it was built & constructed by a former teacher & students. It gave me confidence in talking to others, I learned new skills, and I gained responsibilities such as having to arrive a little earlier for school those days I worked there in order to set up the shop.
Q: What motivates you as a young person to become involved in community service like the FoodBank?
A: In 9th & 10th grade I attended Loveland High School. There, I was active with the JROTC program. One of the requirements in that program was the importance of volunteering and community involvement. It was then that I volunteered with the Larimer Food Bank. I saw first hand the importance of such services. I liked the feeling of giving back and being part of a program that helps those in need.
Q: What is something you’re most proud of?
A: I'm usually pretty hard on myself. I struggled a lot during high school. School definitely did not come easy for me. Actually I was not set to graduate until December, but something was tugging at me. I wanted to graduate on time. I then became determined and set out to complete this goal. This meant taking on a very heavy class load on top of working part time. Then when all my classes had to be completed on-line it became at times very overwhelming. However, with the encouragement and support of my parents and teachers and staff at Ferguson I did it. And I can honestly say I am proud of my myself and my accomplishment
Q: What are you most excited about for your future?
A: I'm most excited about working in my chosen career which is mechanics, preferably with custom, classic cars. A goal that I hope to have achieved in the next 5-10 years is being in a career that keeps me financially comfortable and that I love doing.
Loveland High School – Kyndall Ostreim
Q: What was your favorite part of high school?
A: The relationships that I got to build with people! Having the ability to see my friends everyday and build relationships with my teachers was really special for me. They grew more as I got older because I was in the IB [International Baccalaureate] program, which made for a graduating class of twelve. We were all in the same classes and ended up becoming really close friends.
Q: Why did you choose the University of Florida in Tampa?
A: All the colleges I looked at had to accept IB credits, had to be by the ocean, offer marine biology, a study abroad program, Spanish, international business, and biology, and this one did. I wanted to make sure the college I picked had options so if I decided I didn’t want to do biology or international business I could do something else I was passionate about.
Q: Tell me more about your passion for science and biology.
A: It doesn’t really come naturally to me so I definitely have to work hard at it.The outcome is so rewarding for me, to learn about the world we live in and to find solutions to problems that not everyone can see.
Q: What motivated you to become involved in volunteer organizations such as GiveNext and the Alliance for Suicide Youth Council in high school?
A: Being involved in GiveNext was super cool because it showed me all of these nonprofits in my community that I had no idea that existed, and by learning about all those nonprofits you learn about all the problems in the community that people work so hard to fix. Being a part of a community you have to get involved in those things. That’s something that is important to me, and I think it’s something that always will be.
Thompson Valley High School – Colin Davies
Q: What caused you to get so involved in school?
A: Going into high school, my sister taught me a lot. She had a great high school career. I learned: it is what you make of it. If you choose to stand by and just get the grades and go home and play video games, you might not have the best high school experience. I really just wanted to try and make an impact in the community. I figure if I’m as involved as I want to be, I’ll have a better high school career and make something out of it.
Q: You served several leadership roles throughout high school. What lessons did you take away from them?
A: I enjoyed those leadership roles in DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America, a youth business organization) and student council. The biggest thing I’ve learned in my leadership roles is that everyone's opinion matters and everyone is valid. Another important aspect of being a good leader is also being a good follower. You need to have that perspective for any leadership position.
Q: What are you most excited about for college/your future?
A: I’m going to the University of Florida for mechanical engineering. Both my parents went there. It all comes back to perspective. I feel it’s really important to meet new people because you never know what you’re going to learn from them.
Q: Who are your role models?
A: My dad, Lance, he is definitely one of my biggest role models. He has taught me so many life lessons. The career I’m choosing is because of him. The way that he carries himself in front of his family, his friends, everyone, never ceases to amaze me. He’s so caring, not only for his family, but for everyone.
Hallie Hill-Roosevelt High School
Q: What are some of your greatest accomplishments in high school?
A: I have been involved in several clubs at Roosevelt High School including FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America), Interact Club, and National Honor Society, the latter of which I was president of my senior year. This year specifically, I was one of the three chosen students to a part of the "senior caravan committee" as well! During all four years of my high school career, I was on the Principal's Honor Roll. I graduated third in my class of 245 students.
Q: What activities have you been a part of in your local community?
A: I have acquired over 300 hours of community service throughout my town and school! I am very involved in my local church, having gone on two mission trips, and participating in their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS). I have volunteered at our public library many hours, and helped package kits through our church for global distribution.
Q: What college do you plan on attending in the Fall of 2020?
A: I plan on attending the University of Colorado at Boulder in the fall, the same school that my twin sister is going as well! :)
Q: What will you be majoring in?
A: I will be majoring in aerospace engineering with a minor in space! I also hope to receive an internship at Ball Aerospace in Boulder my sophomore year which would relate SO well to my major! :)
Q: What made you choose that major?
A: I chose aerospace engineering, because I come from a long line of engineers. My father is a engineer for Xcel Energy as was my grandfather. My cousin is at CSU and has almost completed his engineering degree, too. I enjoy the skills that comes with engineering like working in groups and math (only when I get it). As for the space minor and aerospace, I have always been interested in universe! Its mysteries and abnormalities, and taking a part in the last frontier of mankind are fascinating!
Q: What job do you hope to land after college using your major?
A: After college, I hope to be an engineer for NASA. I have always admired NASA's work, and what they do absolutely astounds me. Some other options for employment would be Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, or Martin Marietta!
Hettie Hill- Roosevelt High School
Q: What high school accomplishments are you most proud of?
A: I have been involved in Interact Club, FCCLA (Family Careers and Community Leaders of America), volleyball (for my freshman and sophomore years), and National Honor Society (NHS). I have received the Principal's Academic List and have been on the honor roll all four consecutive years.
Q: What community service activities have you participated in?
A: Overall, I have completed over 250 hours of community service, most of which was completed through my church. Through the United Methodist Church, I've been on two mission trips: Salt Lake City, Utah and San Pedro, Belize. In addition, I have acquired 140 community service hours volunteering for Vacation Bible School (VBS). I've also volunteered at my local library, helping shelve books and more.
Q: What college do you plan on attending in the Fall of 2020?
A: I plan on attending the University of Colorado Boulder in 2020, SKO BUFFS!!
Q: What will you be majoring in?
A: I will be majoring in business administration and minoring in Spanish Language and Culture.
Q: What interests you about business administration?
A: I chose business because it can be an international career with traveling which I greatly enjoy, and it also entails lots of communication. This will pair well with my minor in Spanish, in which I hopefully am able to travel and translate as well.
Q: Where do you see yourself after college?
A: I hope to obtain a position in business administration, whether that be domestic or international, in which I hope to involve the Spanish-speaking language.