Student of the week: Liz Harrington

Emmanuel Christian School

1/21/2014

FAVORITES

School subject: Government

Extracurricular activity: Volleyball

Hobbies: Coloring

Car: Mini Cooper

Store: Target

Musical artist: Taylor Swift

Movie: Father of the Bride

TV show: Say Yes to the Dress

 

FAST FACTS

Cafeteria food must-have: water

Last book read that wasn't required: I Just Want You To Know by Kate Gosselin

Pet peeve: Required busy work assigned as homework

Person I'd like to meet: Kate Middleton

Person most admired: My grandmother, Patricia Harrington

Items always in my locker: Chapstick

First job: Babysitter

Top accomplishment: Being chosen as class president two years in a row.

 

FUTURE

After-graduation plans: After graduation, I plan on attending Miami University, Kent State, or Lee University. I would like to major in psychology with a minor in some form of counseling. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I will continue on to get my master's degree in counseling.

Career goal: Eventually, I hope to be a juvenile counselor helping the siblings of special needs children to cope with the diagnosis and to not let it discourage them.

Quote from teacher: "Liz is a highly motivated student who enjoys being involved in numerous co-curricular activities," said Robert Flamm, guidance counselor. "Her contagious enthusiasm motivates peers to be positive contributors to the school culture."

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