GPA: 4.0
Where will you attend college?
I will attend college at the University of Washington in Seattle to study medical laboratory science.
As a child, what was the first thing you wanted to become when you grew up?
I always wanted to be a scientist of some sort, but I eventually figured out I didn’t have the stomach for practical medicine and discovered my love for research and chemistry in a laboratory.
What are your career plans?
After I get my BS in medical lab science, I want to pursue a master’s degree in immunology and pursue a career either in a university research lab or in a vaccine development lab.
What is the greatest thing you gained from your K-12 experience? What is the greatest thing you gained from attending your high school?
The greatest thing I gained from my expe-
rience over the past 13 years was that success comes not just from a lot of effort in academics but genuinely finding joy in your passions and discovering a place for yourself around people you love. The greatest thing I gained from my high school is experience in many different extracurriculars and programs, which I think has helped me develop into a well-rounded student.
Who is your role model?
My role model is easily my Algebra 2 and Calculus teacher, Mrs. Rachel Unger. While she only taught me for a short time, she made such a profound impact on my life as someone who pursued
academics passionately and had a genuine love for her profession. She found happiness not only in teaching but furthering her own education and became a huge support for me as I pursued my own academic career. I strive to be like her and find that same satisfaction and happiness in my future career, especially as I continue my education beyond my bachelor’s degree. What do you hope to be doing in five years? In 10 years? In 20 years?
In five years, I will realistically still be in college pursuing my master’s degree, but I hope to begin studying in a lab by that point helping on specific research projects. In 10 and 20 years I hope to have established myself in
a research lab and be contributing to important work that will have a positive effect on health and medicine worldwide. I might consider a doctorate degree but that will mostly depend on circumstances and financial security.
What is the most important thing in your life?
The most important thing in my life is the support and love of my friends and family. They have been there since the beginning and make my life worth living because I have such amazing people surrounding me. Who is the most important person in your life?
The most important person in my life is my little sister Quincy. She’s the most close to me in age out of all my sisters and is one of the most beautiful, compassionate and creative people I have been lucky to know. I want to be the kind of person that she’d be proud to call her sister, and I want her to know that I am actually still taller than her and anyone who says otherwise is delusional.
Who is your role model?
Evelyn WalkerGPA: 4.0
Where will you attend college?
I plan to attend Oregon State University to major in chemistry. As a child, what was the first thing you wanted to become when you grow up?
As a child the first thing I wanted to become was a scientist. What are your career plans?
My plans are to major in chemistry to later pursue a
GPA: 4.0
Where will you attend college?
I will attend the University of Washington and major in chemical engineering.
As a child, what was the first thing you wanted to become when you grew up? A football player. What are your career
plans? I plan to become a chemical engineer. What is the greatest thing you gained from your K-12 experience?
My ability to connect with others and create bonds.
What is the greatest thing you gained from attending your high school? High school taught me how much of an im-
GPA: 4.0
Where will you attend college? I will attend TCU for nursing. As a child, what was the first thing you wanted to become when you grow up?
When I was presented the question of what job I wanted when I grew up, in kindergarten I wanted to go into the military. But once I got into second grade my dad told me I should become a brain surgeon because I liked studying. From then on I wanted to go into the medical field. But becoming a mom and wife was always my No. 1 dream. What are your career plans? I plan on obtaining my BSN
pact I can have on other people. It showed me that even seemingly insignificant interactions can leave tremendous impressions. Who is your role model?
My role model is my papa. I aspire to work as hard as he does for his loved ones. I am so grateful for everything my grandfather has done for me.
GPA: 4.0
Where will you attend college?
I will attend Washington State University in the fall to study mechanical engineering. I will also be in the cougar marching band. This summer I will march DCI with the Seattle Cascades.
As a child, what was the first thing you wanted to become when you grow up?
I wanted to be a chef. I
career path as a chemist or a neurologist.
What is the greatest thing you gained from your K-12 experience? What is the greatest thing you gained from attending your high school?
The greatest thing I gained from my K-12 experience was learning to trust myself and what I can do and to understand my own ambitions. The greatest thing I gained from attending my high school was the confidence to advocate for myself and my own interests and education.
What do you hope to be doing in five years? In 10 years? In 20 years? In five years, I hope to be traveling the world. In 10 years, I hope to be building a family of my own. In 20 years, I hope to be surrounded by the people I love. What is the most important thing in your life?
The most important thing in my life is my
loved the movie Ratatouille. More recently I wanted to be a music producer before setting on mechanical engineering.
What are your career plans?
After college I would love to return back to Whatcom County to work as an engineer.
What is the greatest thing you gained from your K-12 experience?
A passion for learning. I think staying curious and yearning to learn allows for a larger world view while also opening future doors.
degree and entering the workforce. I would like to become a nurse practitioner with a specialty in oncology. Although my dream to become a homemaker will always be my first choice career. What is the greatest thing you gained from your K-12 experience?
The greatest thing I gained from my K-12 experience is great memories of getting in trouble and playing with friends. What is the greatest thing you gained from attending your high school? The greatest thing I gained from attending my high school is the opportunity to attend Whatcom Community College so that I could take classes I enjoyed. Who is your role model?
My role model is my mom. She is so hardworking and dedicated to everything she does and it inspires me to put the same effort and creativity into my work as well. What do you hope to be doing in five years? In 10 years? In 20 years? In five years I hope to have graduated from Oregon State University with my bachelor’s in chemistry, start graduate school and focus on international travel. In 10 years I hope to be starting a career as a chemist or a neurologist. In
time. I am only allotted a certain amount and I can’t get anymore. The hardest part is choosing what to do with the time I’m given. Who is the most important person in your life?
My grandma is the most important person in my life. She is sweet and funny. I always try to make her smile because I want to see her happy.
What is the greatest thing you gained from attending your high school?
Memories and friendships that I will carry with me through the rest of my life. There is something to be said about the high school experience and the impact it has on developing kids. Who is your role model?
My role model is my brother Mark Schlichting. Since COVID-19 we got to be much closer since we were both in high school and so I was able to learn from him
My role model is the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God who has shown me how to live a life of faith, hope and love in God. This has shaped me into the person I am today and I owe all my success to her ability to bring me closer to the Holy Trinity. What do you hope to be doing in five years? 10 years? 20 years? In five years, I hope to have finished school with a BSN degree, be working and be married. In 10 years, I hope to be a stay-at-home mom. In 20 years, I hope to be a stay-at-home mom working part-time as a nurse in oncology. Because of my own experience with health problems, getting a degree in the healthcare field and putting
20 years I hope to be successful in my career, relationships and be living a happy and healthy life. What is the most important thing in your life?
The most important things in my life are my friends, family, and opportunity to travel. These all offer me support and chances to continue learning. Who is the most important person in your life?
My family are the most important people in my life. They are always very supportive of me and I know I can rely on them when I need it.
how to balance school, extracurriculars and being social. What do you hope to be doing in five years? In 10 years? In 20 years? In five years I hope to have graduated from college with a degree in mechanical engineering and have found a job. In 10 years I hope to have started a family and bought a house around Whatcom County. In 20 years I hope to volunteer with the Ferndale Band and have economic stability and to enjoy traveling more often, hopefully to Latin America.
it into use is vital to me. At the same time my family is my top priority and I hope to be there for them when they need me most. But whatever God has in store for me is where I want to be in 5, 10, 20 years. What is the most important thing in your life?
The most important thing in my life is the Eucharist that I receive every time I go to mass. The Eucharist is what gives me life, faith, and the drive to work hard in academics and extracurricular activities. Who is the most important person in your life?
Jesus is the most important person in my life. He is the reason I have my family, food, place to live and the opportunities that I have been given.
What is the most important thing in your life? The most important thing in my life is my family. They have been my biggest supporters all throughout my life and I really value their impact on my life! Who is the most important person in your life? The most important person in my life is Jesus Christ. I currently attend CTK Ferndale and I plan to get involved in a church at WSU. He has been consistent and provided me with so many blessings and opportunities.
