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This Week's Senior: Maggie Slivinski
Maggie Slivinski is a senior at Wheaton North High School. She is involved in Pep Club, Yearbook, and Student Council. She will attend the University of Illinois next fall.
When senior Maggie Slivinski isn’t in school or working for the Pep Club, Yearbook, or Student Council, she volunteers at the DuPage Animal Shelter. She can’t wait to start college at the University of Illinois next fall. Slivinski plans on majoring in Environmental Science and Wildlife Conservation.
Wheaton Patch: Why did you choose this college?
Maggie Slivinski: [U of I] was one of the few colleges that offered a really good environmental program. I also like that it’s a big school; there will be plenty for me to see and do when I’m there.
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Patch: What’s your favorite memory from this year so far?
Slivinski: Winning an award at my school’s art show for some of my photography.
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Patch: Favorite memory from all of high school?
Slivinski: Getting accepted to my first college choice, U of I.
Patch: What is the best thing about being a senior?
Slivinski: Having laid back teachers and not having much to worry about in the way of school work.
Patch: What will you miss about high school?
Slivinski: Hanging out and seeing my friends every day.
Patch: What won’t you miss about high school?
Slivinski: Getting up ridiculously early! (School starts at 7:20 a.m.)
Patch: What are your summer plans?
Slivinski: Traveling to places I’ve not visited before, and hanging out with my good friends before we all go off to different colleges.
Patch: What is your favorite activity/club/sport in high school?
Slivinski: Yearbook because it gave me a chance to take photos and improve my skills as a photographer.
Patch: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Slivinski: Working for a company that helps to restore the environment, maybe I’ll be married, maybe not.
Patch: What will you miss most about Wheaton?
Slivinski: The people who live here--all my family and friends.
Patch: “When I visit home the first thing I’ll do is...”
Slivinski: Give everyone in my family a big hug and then go to my favorite comfy chair to take a nap.
Patch: What song will always remind you of your senior year?
Slivinski: “What You Know” by Two Door Cinema Club
Patch: Favorite Wheaton hang-out?
Slivinski: Northside Park,
Patch: Favorite lunch item?
Slivinski: Pizza -- Although in my opinion it goes just as well for breakfast or dinner too.
Patch: Favorite class you’ve taken so far?
Slivinski: Creative Writing class with one of my favorite teachers, Mr. Potter!
Patch: What’s your advice for the next senior class?
Slivinski: Live for every moment, because this year goes by awfully fast.
Patch: How do you plan on keeping in touch with your high school friends?
Slivinski: Facebook, hanging out with them on breaks when we’re all home, visiting them at their college and vice versa.
Patch: What is your goal for the end of the year? What do you hope to accomplish before graduation?
Slivinski: I hope to find time each day to stop and appreciate what I have going for me now—and whatever the future may hold for me as well.
