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ZOE DONELAN

Zoe is the daughter of Wendy and Dr . Craig Donelan of Sioux Falls .

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

I played varsity tennis from seventh to ninth grade but stopped to focus on academics . Alongside academics, I have invested my time into building up my visual art skills and expanding my artistic reach. Last year, I qualified for the 2020 State Art Competition (cancelled due to COVID-19) . This year, two of my pieces were exhibited at the 2021 State Art Competition, and one of my pieces was displayed at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University .

I have also volunteer-tutored a few younger students in the district since my freshman year and have even had the opportunity to host Zoom painting classes for senior citizens . Additionally, for the last two years, I have been on the quiz bowl team (we won second place overall this season) and I have been a part of the National Honor Society . This year, I participated in HOSA for the first year. My team won second place in the Medical Innovations event, in which we designed a nanoparticle with the theoretical capability of effectively killing brain cancer. In school, I primarily enjoy science and art, however, this year I also took a liking to Calculus.

GREATEST INFLUENCE ON MY LIFE

The most influential mentor in my life has been my mom. She is the most courageous and outgoing person I know, all while maintaining a positive attitude and perfect hair . She was the one who began by helping me read and do math when I was one year old, and has since taught me to be a strong, independent leader in every aspect of my life . Despite her small stature, she stands impossibly tall against anyone or anything that tries to undermine her abilities or stop her from achieving her goals. Not even a brain tumor could keep her from walking laps in the neuro acute floor or making sure my brothers had done their homework. Everything from her attitude to her work ethic is inspiring, and I hope to grow into a person just like her.

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY

Some of my favorite high school memories are from my time on the tennis team . My favorite part of the season was always just getting to spend time with my teammates on outof-town tournaments or just during downtime. We all became very close during the season, and I loved being part of such a great family .

FUTURE PLANS

I will be attending University of South Dakota as an Alumni Student Scholar Program scholarship recipient . I have been extended conditional acceptance into the USD School of Medicine. As an undergraduate, I will major in either biology or neuroscience, and eventually become a physician after completing medical school at USD . Along with that, I will continue to grow as an artist and one day, turn my art into a small business .

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