Tell us a little bit about yourself and your plans for college.

I'm currently a Senior at Sterling High School. After I graduate I will be attending the University of South Dakota and majoring in Business. Following college my goal is to have my own dog-training business. I live on a small farm outside of Sterling Nebraska where I have lived my whole life. My entire childhood I have been helping my grandma care for her cows alongside my family. I have been showing cows for 8 years and goats for 4 in 4-H. Other than that I'm involved in FFA, FBLA, Student Council, National Honor Society, One-act, Volleyball, and Basketball. Outside of school I'm involved with my church and attend mass every Sunday. I also currently work part-time at Gold Crest Retirement Center as an activity aid and am starting another job at Dollar General. Even though I don't have a ton of free time due to all my activities when I get a chance to relax I like to paint or even just chill at home. On Saturdays, I help my dad and brother feed my grandma's cows and often help them work on cars at home ( I pretty much just hand them tools and get them what they need). I also like to hang out with friends whether it's playing pool, just talking with each other, or exploring our various pastures. When I get home from a long day of my adventures I love just spending time with my dogs and cats. As they run around terrorizing each other I make sure they all get a chance to be pet and loved before turning in for the night.

Maggie from Nebraska
High School Senior
Sterling High School