"I see myself after high school going into the trades and becoming an electrician or welder. I have decided to go on this career path because there is a very high demand for people in this field.  There...

“How are you supposed to talk to people, to get the respect and get them to answer your questions -- but not intimidate them? It’s almost an entirely different way of approaching people. That way they...

“I lived overseas for five years in China. It kind of  changed my opinion on people and the whole world. It was weird to move from Hong Kong to a small town, but we were in a pretty isolated western...

"My extracurricular work is a trade that benefits both me and society. I am both fulfilling my passions and serving others, which makes me really happy. I bring my strengths into the community to better...

“I definitely look up to my dad and my grandfather because they have always been in my life. I also look up to older basketball teammates. Some of them have had a big impact in my life; who I am today....

"My sophomore year was the hardest year for me because we were right in the midst of COVID. With three-hour classes and lots of downtime, I lost a lot of independence and motivation for all my work. I...

“If I did my time at Neenah over again, there’s not much I’d change. I’ve been involved since freshman year, in a variety of activities: hockey, cross country, tennis, DECA, LAUNCH and math club....

“My proudest achievement is running 1,000 miles for cross country. I started in December when it's tough to get out there and run but it's the hardest thing we do for the things we love. I did it because...

“I’ve really chosen to take my own path instead of following in my sisters' footsteps. I finally learned that I can make my own choices. It’s my future. I’m able to choose what classes I want to...

"I believe success is defined as whether or not you love what you are doing and if you feel fulfilled in what you are pursuing. I would say I feel successful because I am very happy with the life that...

“A goal of mine, career wise, is to be involved in something that’s going to make a difference. No matter how little or big it is. I just really want to be involved in my community and give back because...

"There are many things that I am looking forward to doing in the U.S. like going to an American high school and going to football games. Although, I do really miss my family and friends, obviously. Something...