Senior Bios Page 5
June 2017
Allison Borelli Features Editor
Rachael Borelli began her senior year as a first-year staff reporter, but finished it as one of the co-editors of the opinion section. Just as quickly as her Spotlight staff career began, it is now coming to a close as she prepares to begin the next chapter of her life in college. As a member of the Spotlight staff, Rachael covered everything from the school play, to global warming, to opinion articles where she expressed commonly held sentiments among the student body. During her time in high school, Rachael was also a member of the soccer team where she has been on the varsity squad since her freshman year. Her fond soccer memories span all the way from pasta parties to sleepovers where she truly got to enjoy the bond of being a part of a team and accomplishing something together. “I really enjoy the sport,” she said. “Getting to know the girls on the team has been a pleasure, everyone’s nice. Aso, the coaches are great.” As she recounts what she has learned over the last four years, she said, “go to your limit and then break it.” Rachael plans to attend Northampton Community College for two years before transferring to a four-year university to finish her degree. She plans to major in psychology, barring any signifi-
and Literature Club, the web editor of Key Club, and the vice president of Spanish Club. She also was a teen counselor and played field hockey throughout her years of high school. Outside of school, Schroy enjoys horseback riding and volunteering at Lehigh Valley Health Network. “When ever I am surrounded by my friends, I have this bittersweet feeling. I look around and I am so proud of all my friends, but it is also sad because I am sure we will branch off,” Schroy said. “There are some I know I’ll stay in contact with and there are others that I am sure will be busy with their own lives.” She will miss her teachers the most, especially Mr. Sinkler, Mr. Castagna, and Mr. Dougherty. “Even though some teachers may get a bad rep they, for the most part, understand their students,” Schroy said. “Especially as a senior, I can connect with them because they are guiding me through senior year and prepping me for the real world.”
Allison Borelli is a four-year Spotlight staff member. She has been a student reporter all four years, and features editor for two. Outside of the Spotlight, Allison participated in teen counseling for three years, Key Club for one year, National Honor Society, Literary and Arts Club, soccer, and winter and spring track and field. Allison’s favorite classes during her time at Southern Lehigh were AP Environmental Science, Honors English 11, Creative Writing, and Newspaper Journalism. Outside of school, she volunteers at her camp, and also has been involved with Betty Lou’s Pantry. After graduating, Allison plans to go to Northampton Community College for two years, and then transfer into a four-year college. Right now, she is only thinking about Villanova as an option. She plans to major in environmental science and minor in journalism. In the future, she is thinking about a career as a journalist who writes about the environment. Allison believes being a member of the Spotlight has helped her narrow down her career choices and help her prioritize what she wants to do in the future. She is also grateful that the Spotlight has taught her valuable design skills and cant changes to her interests over the next couple of years. She became interested in psychology through her interest in how people act as well as what she learned in AP Psychology. “Honestly, I find people kind of interesting. So I guess high school has kind of given me an opportunity, it sounds kind of creepy, but to see people interact,” Borelli said, “I get to see posturing and how people behave in different situations or how people think and their thought process.” Wherever the path of Rachael’s life leads her, a few constants will remain. She’ll still be watching her favorite movie, “Deadpool,” and jamming out to her favorite song “Mr. Man” by Stephen as she beats the next level of her video game of choice, “Don’t Starve.” But she will always carry the lessons she learned throughout her high school experience with her. “Apply yourself so you can figure out what you do and don’t like, because if you try your hardest you’ll always have the purest result of emotion because you’ll know you’ve tried hard and you won’t have any regrets later on,” Borelli said. “You won’t be like, ‘oh I wish I would’ve tried harder that year and gotten better grades because I could have, or I wish I didn’t underachieve.’”
Nicole Schroy Web Editor
given her opportunities she would have never taken before. “[Journalism has made me] become a go getter.” Allison said. Allison’s most notable moments of high school include being nominated for a soccer scholar athlete award representing Southern Lehigh, and advancing to states for the annual Pennsylvania School Press Association journalism competition. Allison’s proudest moment on the Spotlight is the first time one of her articles got published, “Minecraft: Fun Game or Educational Tool?” Her favorite memory during her time on the newspaper staff was staying at school until 9 p.m. to finish putting together an issue Overall, Allison said her favorite part of high school was, “making the friends I have and going through life with my twin.” Her advice to high school students is to take advantage of their time. “Junior year goes into turbo mode.” She advises students to enjoy high school while you can and not to be afraid to take classes you like. Allison’s hilarious jokes and comments will surely be missed, and the Spotlight wishes her the best of luck in her future!
Photo credit: Rachael Borelli
Photo credit: Allison Borelli
Senior Nicole Schroy is a fourth-year staff member of The Spotlight. Sophomore year, Schroy was the Arts and Entertainment editor and switched roles to being the web editor junior and senior year. “It is really rewarding,” Schroy said. “We get feedback from other students and [are] the voice for the student body.” This fall Schroy will attend King’s College for their five-year Physician’s Assistant program. In the undergraduate program, she will major in medical studies with a minor in biology and neuroscience. In the graduate program, Schroy will get her Master of Science and her Physician’s Assistant degree. “I am really excited to break away from Center Valley” Schroy said. “For the past 18 years this is all I have ever known and it is going to be fun to meet new people in a new place and do it all on my own.” During her four years in high school, Schroy was the Class President, the co-founder of the Art
Photo credit: Nicole Schroy
Lehigh Journalism Seniors
Rachael Borelli Co-Opinion Editor