HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE PROFILE
FAITH VAN HOLLAND 2020 GRADUATE OF HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL
High school highlights o
Basketball team
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DECA Business Club
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National Honor Society
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Student council representative
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Planning committees including homecoming and coronation
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Peer tutor and classroom assistant
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Community Reformed Church youth group
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Athletic academic award
Important influence My youth group leader from a couple of years ago, Liz Teel, made a really big impact on my life. She really helped me get through some tough things I’ve had to deal with, like when my grandpa died, and when I was struggling to find my way. I felt really lost and had some questions and she was able to answer them and support me. Mr. Langerock, down in the wellness wing, has had a major impact on my life with sports and other things. He’s got a daughter, so he’s very understanding with the girl problems. When I have some drama, I can go to him. He’s like ‘Faith, you might be overreacting a little bit and you just need to calm down and step back and look at the bigger picture.’
What do you friends say about you? Kind, friendly and, I like to think, funny and entertaining sometimes. I have a hard work ethic – when I say I’m going to do something, I get it done. I’m competitive.
If you could start high school over again … Home: Sioux Falls Parents: Karen and Aaron Van Holland Future Plans: Dordt University, majoring in exercise science/pre-physical therapy; playing on Dordt basketball team Work Experience: G-Stop, SDSU Ice Cream Truck Volunteer Experience: The Banquet (via National Honor Society); Kids Against Hunger; nursing home; daycares
When I started high school, I was very nervous to try anything new. Maybe I should have tried more things, like going out for volleyball or going out for golf right away. I’d try to expand my horizons a little bit rather than just basketball all the way through. I should have challenged myself a little more rather than just taking core classes. I should have tried an AP course or taken another college course.
Favorite books, shows, music … My favorite book is Little Monsters, I really like murder Continued on page 23
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