Andie Wessell Bear Creek High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I’ve been involved with the jazz band, marching band and wind ensemble at Bear Creek, and have made the all-county honor band my junior and senior year. I was the Drum Major of the marching band for three consecutive years. I’ve played varsity soccer for 4 years, and one year of varsity basketball. I earned MVP for soccer in my junior year. I’ve also been involved with NHS and the poetry club for the past two years. I am attending Oregon State University majoring in Bioengineering, and will hopefully add a minor in Religious Studies or Music.

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

My most enduring memory from high school was the rst test I failed. I’ve failed plenty of times but none of them were as clear as that big red F. I remember it so vividly because it was the rst time I had to go to a teacher and ask for help. I was embarrassed and upset with myself, but looking back I know that it’s okay to ask for help. And it’s okay to fail. I learned to ask for help and to always try my best, even if I fail.

Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address postgraduation and how do you plan to do that?

Honestly, there are too many to count. But, a start would be to begin helping and working with Mother Earth to begin healing her and securing the future of human called Earth2OSU which connects students