Student of the Week Urbana High School

Name: Katie Harris

School: Urbana High School

Grade: 11

Age: 17

Extra-curricular: Softball

Claim to fame/honors: Good grades and good work ethic

Words to live by: "Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism leads to power." -William James

Toughest challenge: Balancing school, work and softball

Biggest influence: My sister, Sunny Harris

School-day rituals: Staying organized and keeping track of homework and assignment due dates

What's on your bedroom walls: I have pictures of my friends and family.

When I'm bored I like to … Go shopping or spend time with my boyfriend

Favorite movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Person who would play you in a movie: Dakota Fanning

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

Favorite musical artist: Chance The Rapper

Favorite book: Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen

Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken and dumplings

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Whose mind would you like to read: Customers that I serve at work

Place where you'd love to travel: Bahamas

Talent you'd like to have: Being good at drawing and art skills

Favorite school subject: English

Favorite team: Ohio State

Something in the world I'd like to change: I would like to get rid of negativity and hate people have towards others.

Favorite high school moment: When two of my classes sang Happy Birthday to me on my birthday

Favorite junk food: Chocolate

Best thing about high school: Making new friends and achieving goals

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