Rocklin Cruisin’ Round Rocklin Alexia Zhilovskiy

“What’s up Rocklin?” Alexia Zhilovskiy yells excitedly toward the camera that her close friend points toward her. “For today’s segment, we’re checking out Quarry Park!” The two girls speak with workers, try out activities, and document their experience flawlessly to the thousands of eager Friday Show listeners in class. “So who says there’s nothing fun to do in Rocklin? Get out and have some fun!” Zhilovskiy closes with a smile and credits roll. Engaged students blink away from the big screen after a perfectly executed segment that had reeled them in for a whole five minutes. The host making that video shine. Alexia Zhilovskiy is a senior who has a passion for graphic design and plans to pursue it after graduation. She credits the CTE programs at Rocklin for helping her understand that this is the career path she wants to explore. She has taken classes in graphic design, video production, and photography, all of which have helped her develop skills that she can apply to her future career. “Trying out video production was huge for me,” she says, “It has really helped me understand management and deadlines.” Zhilovskiy has also been a regular on the Friday Show, producing segments that showcase local attractions and events. She enjoys the experience of communicating with businesses and arranging interviews, which has given her confidence and experience that will be helpful in her future. “It has also really helped me with my confidence. I used to be super intimidated to make phone calls or send professional emails, but I’ve learned so much about myself because of it.” Zhilovksiy plans to travel during the summer before starting college. She hopes to experience as many new things as possible. She plans to attend Sierra College and pursue a business administration and transfer degree, with an emphasis on graphic design and marketing. She eventually wants to transfer to a university. One unique aspect of Zhilovskiy’s life is her Russian and Slavic background. She discusses her friend groups at Rocklin, some are of her culture and others are not. She enjoys learning about different cultures and values and believes that meeting people from different backgrounds has broadened her horizons. “At the end of the day, we all get along, we all are intrigued and love to ask questions about our families and lives, and I love answering questions too!” Family gatherings and meals are a staple forZhilovskiy. “We come together and eat traditional Slavic food like borscht which is a beet soup, and my family loves telling stories about our ancestors and friends over dinner. I’m very proud of where I come from.” Alexia has done so much for entertainment at Rocklin high and she has some amazing plans for a very bright future!