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| Blakely Hill |
Cypress Creek High School graduate Blakely Hill finished as the top graduate out of the Class of 2015. The member of the Silverados drill team and the National Honor Society enjoys computer science and volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. She strives to do something to make a difference in the world.
School: Cypress Creek High School
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Accomplishments: Ranked first in class out of 752 students; Silverados drill team - Lieutenant Colonel (12th), junior captain (11th), voted “Most Dedicated Drill Team Member” by teammates (11th); participated in Junior Statesman of America summer study program at Princeton University - summer 2014; National Honor Society (11-12th); Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society; SPARKS (Special People Assisting Remarkable Kids) historian; Student Council representative (9th), member (10-11th); National Charity League six-year member - served class as President, Vice President of Philanthropy, communications chair, Historian and earned Bronze U.S. President's Award; Sugar Plum Cotillion - Executive Chairman (12th), Ball Chairman (11th).
Favorite class: Computer Science III. “I like challenging myself and learning how to execute new programs. It's like being artistic, but with mathematics.”
Favorite things to do after class: “I like to dance in my spare time and take recreational dance classes as often as possible to improve my technique. When not dancing, I like to hang out with my friends, shop, work out and do water sports. I also like volunteering with my dad at Habitat for Humanity because I get to use tools and try new things I would never get to do otherwise.”
Favorite song: Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
Favorite website: Mentalfloss.com. “It presents information on things that are going on in the world in a fun and interesting way and they have quizzes, trivia and brain teasers that are fun when you need a mental break.”
Favorite TV show: Modern Family. “They always do something unexpected and it makes me laugh.”
Favorite movie: The Blind Side. “The family in it comes together to help someone in need.”
Ambition: “My ambition is to excel in college, go on to graduate school and eventually have a career where I can be challenged daily and do something to make a difference in the world.”
What topics/things are you passionate about? “I am passionate about dance as I want to continually strive to improve my skills; serving others because I like to make a difference; and math because I enjoy a challenge.”
What inspires you? “I'm inspired by my dad because although he has a demanding career, he still manages to volunteer with my activities (he's the most talented drill team ‘Prop Pop’ ever!) and finds time to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, making a difference in families’ lives.”
What three things can’t you live without? Friends, chocolate and music.
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