Sofia Funk

Heritage High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself

A few of the clubs/activities I am involved in are: Civil Air Patrol, Student Government, Principal’s Advisory Committee, Wrestling (four year varsity, senior captain), Heritage High School Ambassador, National Honors Society, Littleton YMCA Employee, Student Pilot (I have 55 hours and completed my rst solo in a Cessna 172).

I am uent in Russian and an active member of the Ukrainian community. Being the daughter of a Ukrainian immigrant, I volunteer to help the war e orts in Ukraine. After graduation I will attend the Merchant Marine Academy and hopefully commission into the Air Force as a pilot.

What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

Kellan J. Stodden Heritage High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself roughout my time at Heritage, I made it a priority to get involved! I played soccer for three years, played football for one year and ran track for two years. I was a member of the stagecraft team for the musical “Legally Blonde”, a cast member in “Chicago”, and a cast member (Hermes) in “Xanadu”. I participated in various clubs including LINK, Chess, National Honors Society, Sources of Strength, FBLA, TSA, Eagle Outreach, Key Club and several others. I also do the morning announcements at Heritage every Tuesday and Friday. After graduation, I plan to study Engineering at CU Boulder. What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

I have made many wonderful memories at Heritage. My most enduring memory was my recent participation in Heritage’s Senior Showdown. e Showdown is a talent show where seniors display a talent to raise money for MAD (Make A Di erence) week. is year, Heritage chose to support Make-A-Wish Colorado. e face of our MAD week was Rohan, who wished to go to Hawaii. rough Heritage’s e orts, Rohan’s wish has been granted! I won the talent show performing a rendition of Tom you feel drawn to address postgraduation and how do you plan to do that?

I am passionate about the issue of climate change and reducing humanity’s carbon footprint. Humans need to give back to the Earth that has provided us with so much. I plan to help protect our planet for future generations whether that be through developing a new technology that more e ciently collects micro plastics in our oceans or creating a way to better integrate the use of renewable energy on a global scale and, of course, doing my own part with reusable products. I avoid plastic water bottles, recycle and compost and I plan to continue these habits and develop more.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

In 20 years, I see myself as an Imagineer for Disney, helping families experience the same magic I felt when I visited Disneyland with my family. I will have developed an entire theme park experience centering around the ctional character Percy Jackson from Rick Riordan’s novel series Percy Jackson & the Olympians. I will also be continuing my quest to visit 50 countries before I turn 50, unlocking the many mysteries

My favorite memory from high school has to be junior year prom! It was a lot of fun, and I had a great time with my friends. Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do you feel drawn to address postgraduation and how do you plan to do that?

I want to serve my country. I know that I will do great in the Armed Forces and I value national security. e only issues I feel that directly impact me are growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, so I want to do my best to help out my family in Ukraine and keep volunteering and raising money for war e orts.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

In 20 years, I see myself living in New Mexico and ying for United!