The Herald Times reporter continues its tradition of highlighting outstanding Manitowoc County high school students in its Stellar Students series. This series features high school students selected and submitted by their schools.
This week’s Stellar students are Mishicot High School seniors Alicia Kinjerski and Aaron Wavrunek. Here’s more about them and what makes them stellar.
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Alicia Kinjerski considering a career in echocardiography
Name: Alicia Kinjerski
Parents: Lori Hagenow and Josh Kinjerski
School: Mishicot High School
Grade: Senior
GPA: 3,915
What extracurricular activities did you participate in during high school? I have been involved with Future Business Leaders of America; Positive Student Power Mentor; American Health Professions Students; National Honor Society; Youth learning; Manitowoc County for junior leadership; Start College Now Program; JV basketball; JV volleyball; and college softball.
What is an academic achievement that you particularly like? I am proud to be treasurer and secretary of my senior class. My role is to create accessible and trustworthy connections with my classmates regarding class decisions and activities.
What course or extracurricular activity influenced your decision about the career you plan to pursue? My youth apprenticeship at Forefront Dermatology as a physician assistant established my passion for working in a medical setting and with patients on a daily basis. My choice of career in echocardiography was influenced by the general anatomy and physiology and introduction to health professions courses at Mishicot High School. During these classes, I was able to research the echocardiography program and what a career as a cardiac sonographer entails.
What advice would you give to those starting high school? For those just starting high school, I recommend participating in extracurricular activities to solidify relationships with other students. However, don’t be afraid to let go of those you don’t enjoy as much later in your high school career, because they aren’t worth burning out on.
What are your plans after high school? After high school, I attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College majoring in echocardiography.
What would you like to be doing in 10 years? I hope that in 10 years I will enjoy and continue my career in echocardiography. At this point, I hope to be certified in pediatric ultrasound, or at least have considered working with children to positively impact their lives and the lives of their families.
Teacher recommendation: “Alicia Kinjerski embodies a student remarkable for her academic results and her exemplary character. Her exceptional leadership abilities shine through as a distinguished member of the National Honor Society and as senior class secretary/treasurer. Beyond her academic results, Alicia actively participates…
