Student of the week: Christina 'Nicky' Young

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FAVORITES

School subject: Chemistry

Extracurricular activity: Soccer

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends

Car: Black Range Rover

Store: J. Crew

Musical artist: Coldplay

Movie: Lord of the Rings

TV show: Grey's Anatomy

FAST FACTS

Cafeteria food must-have: Mac and cheese

Last book read that wasn't required: Mockingjay

Pet peeve: When people eat my food before I get to try it

Person most admired: My mom

Person I'd like to meet: Pope John Paul II

Items always in my locker: School blazer

Top accomplishment: Beating our rival, St. Ursula Academy, in soccer

FUTURE

After-graduation plans: Study chemical or biomedical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, Northwestern University, the University of Virginia, or the University of Wisconsin

Career goal: Become an orthopedic surgeon and do research in tissue engineering

Quote from teacher: "It has been such a pleasure getting to know Nicky throughout her high school years," said Adrian Meier, counselor. "With two older sisters who are NDA alums, you would think that it might be difficult for Nicky to break free from her sisters' shadows. However, that has not been the case. Nicky has carved out a niche for herself that shows her individuality. Whether she is completing projects in the engineering lab or leading her team on the soccer field, Nicky has shown that she is truly one of a kind, and truly remarkable."

-- Information is compiled for The Blade by the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West.