Getting to Know The 2022 Top 5: Valedictorian, Anna Churchill

student with long, straight, red hair smiles in front of a bookcaseValedictorian, Anna Churchill: Starting in 2nd grade I joined Girl Scouts and am now an ambassador after 11 years. I participated in choir and band throughout my time at MCS. I started playing volleyball and tennis in 7th grade and continued through senior year. I am a member of the National Honor Society, and have participated in student government by serving as class secretary in grades 10-12.

MHS spotlight: A highlight of my time at high school is playing in and watching homecoming games and spending time with friends.

What you want people to know about you: I have two pygmy goats named Cookie and Angel.

Career goals: A career I would like to pursue is a pharmaceutical scientist researching cancer treatments and possible cures for the future.

Something about the world that concerns you: The Biden Administration

Something about the world that inspires you: Something about the world that inspires me is the ability people have to care so much about other people that they spend their entire lives figuring out a way to better the lives of those around them. This has inspired me to choose the career path that I have so I can benefit others who cannot help themselves.

Notable quote: “My daddy never did get what he wanted. But he had what he needed. He had love! He never lost sight of what was really important. And neither will I!” -Tiana, The Princess and the Frog. This quote means a lot to me because it was one of my favorite Disney movies and I think it’s important to have hope and know what you want in life.

Advice to help other students succeed: Prioritize your time for what is due the next day and don’t study everything in one night because procrastination is avoidable. Something I’ve learned throughout school is that turning something in a day late because you just don’t have the energy or getting a bad grade on one assignment isn’t going to wreck your grade.