Student of the Week Mechanicsburg High School

Elyse Wilson is the Student of the Week from Mechanicsburg High School. CONTRIBUTED

Elyse Wilson is the Student of the Week from Mechanicsburg High School. CONTRIBUTED

Name: Elyse Wilson

School: Mechanicsburg High School

Grade: 12

Age: 17 (it’s actually my birthday week so almost 18)

Extra-curricular: I’ve played soccer, basketball, softball and ran cross country. I’m a bass drum in the marching and pep band, been in the school’s choir and been part of the musical. I’m a member of the student council, National Honor Society, the class of 2022 Vice President and the President of the Mechanicsburg FFA Chapter. Through FFA, I raise show pigs for the fair, am part of the Dairy Judging Team, and was a member of the Junior Fair Board

Claim to fame/honors: on the 2019 State Runner-Up softball team, and the 2020 State Runner-Up Dairy Judging Team. I was also Mechanicsburg High School Student of the Month in October and was on Homecoming Court.

Words you live by: Everything happens for a reason, but it might not be a reason you can explain

Toughest challenge: Making it through the day with a smile on my face

Biggest influence: my sister Emma

School-day rituals: playing Wordle with Carter during band

What’s on your bedroom walls: pictures, signs and notes from my favorite people

When I’m bored I like to… read, listen to music, and paint

Favorite movie: Peter Pan

Person who would play you in a movie: Florence Pugh

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite musical artist: Jason Aldean

Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Favorite home-cooked meal: Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Favorite restaurant: Chipotle

Whose mind would you like to read: Coach Dodane’s

Place where you’d love to travel: Machu Picchu in Peru

Talent you’d like to have: pretty handwriting

Favorite school subject: History

Favorite athlete: Grace Forrest and Olivia Skillings

Favorite team: Ohio State

Something in the world I’d like to change: I wish people were more willing to change and learn from others. I think more progress could be made if people listened to each other and truly tried to understand the other side.

Favorite high school moment: going to the State tournament for softball my freshman year.

Favorite junk food: Salt and Vinegar Chips

Best thing about high school: getting to make friends with people you never thought you would, and returning to friendships you forgot about.