Photo Credit: JC LinesPhoto Phtography Credit Photo Credit: JC LinesPhoto Phtography Credit Adopt-A-Highway Program. Hannah’s Hope Fund. Person you look up to and why: I look up to both of my parents. They have taught me the good of the order and that hard work builds character. Without my parents, I would not be who I am today. Name a teacher who has positively impacted your life inside and outside the classroom and how: I have had such wonderful teachers at Queensbury. Mrs. Tracey Bureau has believed in me and helped me to realize my personal potential. Her guidance and care has allowed me to succeed as an individual not only in the classroom, but also in everyday situations. Activities outside of school: Working at the Sagamore Resort, Signature Studios, and Q-Club Favorite pastime: Spending time with family and friends and listening to music Favorite food: My mother’s homemade chicken enchiladas Favorite movie: The Great Gatsby Favorite book: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Favorite music/artist: U2, Coldplay, the Script, Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey Goals, dreams & aspirations: I would love to either get my MBA and become a successful business woman or attend law school and become a lawyer. I enjoy being around people and hope to live in a large city when I’m older. desk at Glens Falls Hospital, I teach Learnto-Skate, and I have volunteered at many local skating competitions presenting awards. Person you look up to and why: My dad has been a constant role model for me since the day I was born. He showed me that people change for the better and you can always get through hard times with the help of your family. Name a teacher who has positively impacted your life inside and outside the classroom and how: Mrs. Donna Fallon has been an incredible role model to me ever since I had her as a teacher my freshman year in math. She always provided extra assistance when needed and cared about each student personally. She is a person who truly loves their job and that is displayed through her outstanding teaching ability. Her positive attitude towards everything is something I strive to carry throughout my life. In the future I hope ind a job where I can be just as passionate as Mrs. Fallon is towards hers. She is not only an amazing teacher but person as well. Activities outside of school: I igure skate and compete at various competitions throughout the season, I play my clarinet at NYSSMA, and I play ADK travel lacrosse. Favorite pastime: I love to spend time with my family on the beach in Montauk. It is something I have enjoyed ever since I was little. Favorite food: Steak and smiley fries Favorite movie: The Sound of Music Favorite book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Favorite music/artist: Lana Del Rey and Bruno Mars Goals, dreams & aspirations: In the next year I hope to be attending college and studying international business. It is my dream to travel the world and learn about new cultures and how other people live. Most of all, I hope to be happy in the future and ind a career I am passionate about. Page 7 Kendall Grace received three nominations for her Teen Excellence award. She was repeatedly commended for being a leader and role model among her peers, either in the classroom or on the playing ield. Jeanne Cousineau, Kendall’s skating coach, said she is a “positive force” for others when working with younger children on the ice. Kendall’s school counselor at Queensbury High, Meghan Quaresima, said she is “greatly immersed” in the community and teacher Patricia Cirrillo lauded her for her being “mature” and “responsible.” Kendall mentors younger students as a freshman homeroom leader and teaches French to fourth graders. She helps raise money for the Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-thon, participates in the annual Relay for Life, volunteers at Glens Falls Hospital and coaches at lacrosse and soccer clinics. Kendall serves as historian of the National Honor Society and also is a member of French Club, Key Club and Future Business Leaders of America. She plays the clarinet and is a section leader in rehearsal. She has attended the NYSSMA for several years for both the clarinet and piano and has been part of All-County and Area All-State ensembles for the last ive years. Kendall has won several igure skating awards, through her association with the US Figure Skating Association, and she coaches younger pupils. She belongs to the First Presbyterian Church. Name: Kendall J. Grace Age: 17 School: Queensbury High School Parents/Guardians Names: Nancy Owen and Tim Grace Siblings: Taylor Grace and Dillon Grace Grade Level: 12 Personal Inspiration: My mom who is also my igure skating coach has always pushed me to be my best and has taught me the meaning of hard work and that it eventually pays off. Her constant support and dedication to me has made me into the person I am today. Hobbies: I enjoy hiking with my dog in the summer, skiing, traveling, and suring in Long Island. Biggest Accomplishment: In November I became a Double Gold Medalist in igure skating which is something I have worked my whole life to achieve. School Activities: I am the National Honor Society Historian, a member of French Club and Key Club, I play clarinet in the band, and I am a member of the varsity lacrosse team. Community Service: I have participated in Relay for Life on Allen’s Army since 4th grade, I tutor French students, I volunteer at the information February 26, 2014 — Teen Excellence Queensbury High School counselor Meghan Quaresima praised Carly Fielding for having a community service list longer than any other student she has ever met. Carly is a fourth and ifth grade mentor, she participates in Hannah’s Hope Fund, Special Olympics, Lego Mania Children’s after-school program, Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon, March of Dimes walk, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters bowling fundraiser. Carly went to Rockaway Beach last year on a Hurricane Sandy Relief trip, rang bells for the Salvation Army and organized school dances and the senior citizen Spaghetti Dinner. “Her giving nature is contagious,” Quaresima said. Carly is president of the Future Business Leaders of America and served as historian during her junior year. She is the treasurer of the French Club and is a Key Club mentor for younger students. She has been Student of the Quarter in French and received the Student Spotlight Award in English and business/ technology. Carly received the Berkely College Business Achievement Award and Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award from the University of Rochester. She is on the JV volleyball and Varsity tennis teams and has been a Q-Club counselor for Queensbury Parks and Recreation. “Carly presents herself as a mature individual and has grown into a well-adjusted, grounded and contributing young adult both in and outside of our school,” Quaresima said. Name: Carly Fielding Age: 18 School: Queensbury High School Parents/Guardians Names: William and Patricia Fielding Siblings: Brynn Fielding (sister, grade 9) Grade Level: 12 Personal Inspiration: My personal inspiration is my family. We love to laugh and spend time together. My parents are very hard workers and have inspired me to never give up on my dreams. They have taught me that, with a sense of humor, you can get through anything in life. Hobbies: Reading, hiking, swimming, decorating, traveling Biggest Accomplishment: Becoming the president of Future Business Leaders of America at my high school School Activities: Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club International, French Club, Varsity Tennis Community Service: Hurricane Sandy Relief trip to Rockaway Beach, New York. Queensbury Parks & Recreation Afterschool Children’s Club. Queensbury Dollars for Scholars Phone-A-Thon. Kendall First A.J.Last Grace he Post-Star, Glens Falls, N.Y. Carly First Fielding A. Last
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