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This Week's Senior: Emily Hannan
Emily Hannan is a current Wheaton Warrenville South senior. She is active in performance arts at school and with the Student Council, Environmental Club, and Key Club. She is also involved at her church and with her own organization, "Native Stars."
Emily Hannan is a senior at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. Emily loves to perform and is involved in Classics Show Choir, the Variety Show, Chamber Choir, and “Remember the Girls” a cappella group. She keeps herself busy participating in Student Council, High Schools Against Cancer, Youth and Government, Verterra Environmental Club, Key Club, and Relay for Life. On top of all that, Emily is also involved in the St. Daniel EDGE program and her own organization, “Native Stars.” Emily has not chosen which college she will attend, but hopes to start at the University of Notre Dame in the fall. She plans on majoring in International Relations and Spanish.
Wheaton Patch: Why did you choose Notre Dame?
Emily Hannan: I've grown up a Notre Dame fan. Since elementary school, I've visited the school almost every year. The university is based upon tradition, faith, and spirit - something I would like my college experience to be about.
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Patch: What is your favorite memory from this year so far?
Hannan: Being awarded with "Best Choreography," tying for "Best Overall Effect," and receiving "1st runner-up" at Homewood, Alabama is one of my favorite memories from senior year.
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Patch: What’s your favorite memory from all of high school?
Hannan: It's a tie between the week of "TigerHawk" and the IHSA Football State Championship this year.
Patch: What is the best thing about being a senior?
Hannan: The best thing about being a senior is finally receiving the freedom and responsibility that has been anticipated for three years.
Patch: What will you miss about high school?
Hannan: I'll miss the spirit and tradition that has.
Patch: What won’t you miss about high school?
Hannan: I won't miss crowded hallways and short passing periods.
Patch: What are your summer plans?
Hannan: My summer plans include volunteering, spending time with family and friends, and preparing for college. I will continue my clinic "Native Stars," an organization I created last summer for Native American children. I also plan to help out at St. Daniel. I plan on visiting some friends I have from show choir who live throughout Illinois as well.
Patch: What is your favorite activity/club/sport that you participate in?
Hannan: My favorite activity is "Classics." I have been a member of this show choir for four years, and I hold so many wonderful memories with this group. It's my favorite activity because I have made great friendships that I know will last forever.
Patch: What is your advice for the next senior class?
Hannan: My advice for the upcoming senior class would be to challenge yourself. Take in what your school has to offer.
Patch: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hannan: In ten years, I see myself living in Washington D.C. as a lawyer or government official. I see myself representing my Native American and Catholic background, and carrying out what God has planned for me.
Patch: What will you miss most about Wheaton?
Hannan: I will miss the safety of my home - being able to feel comfort anywhere at anytime in Wheaton.
Patch: “When I visit home, the first thing I’ll do is...”
Hannan: I'll probably run upstairs and jump into my bed. I know I will miss it.
Patch: What song will always remind you of your senior year?
Hannan: It has to be "Eye of the Tiger" that plays every Friday at 2:15.
Patch: Favorite Wheaton hang-out?
Hannan: My favorite hang-out is easily . It's a relaxing place to take friends to, and enjoy a meal.
Patch: Favorite lunch item?
Hannan: Chicken nuggets
Patch: Favorite class you’ve taken so far?
Hannan: AP Psychology is definitely my favorite course. The class has so much personality! The material is really interesting, and the experiments are cool.
Patch: How do you plan on keeping in touch with your high school friends?
Hannan: I plan on calling my friends, Skyping, making visits, and spending time with them during breaks.
Patch: What is your goal for the end of the year? What do you hope to accomplish before graduation?
Hannan: One of my goals for this year is to qualify and compete at Fame Nationals for show choir. But, at the end of the year I'd like to be able to live in the final moments of my high school career, and not get lost while looking forward to college.
