Elizabeth "Betsy" King
Age: 17
School: Columbus North High School
Who are your parents/guardians, grandparents and siblings?
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Parents: Tom and Julie King; grandparents: Mary Ann McCray, Michael McCray, Kate McCray, Shirley King, Ted King; siblings: Sarah Vedder and Ashley King
Which elementary and middle school did you attend?
Lillian C. Schmitt Elementary School and St. Bartholomew Catholic School
What’s your favorite class or part of the school day and why?
My favorite class would have to be the Biomedical Science program because I was introduced to forensic science, which is what I hopefully get to study in college or graduate school.
In which extracurricular activities, including music, sports or clubs, do you participate?
I participate in HOSA (Future Health Professionals of America), Turning Point Dance Marathon, Indiana Math League, Donner Swim Club and Columbus North High School Swim and Dive Team.
When you’re not in school, what’s your favorite place to be and why?
My favorite place to be is Traverse City, Michigan because during the summer I visit family, go to the National Cherry Festival and relax on Bass Lake.
What has been your greatest high school memory so far, and why?
My greatest high school memory was becoming the sectional champion in the 50 and 100 Free as well as being a part of the state team every season since freshman year.
What are you looking forward to after graduation?
I am looking forward to attending Ball State University to swim competitively and study biology with a minor in criminology.
Who in your life has inspired you or whom do you look up to and why?
I look up to my sisters because they have taught me life lessons that will help me through college and my future lifestyle due to their life experiences.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned during, or from, high school?
The most important thing I’ve learned from high school is to enjoy every moment with the people you meet and befriend because four years goes by fast and you have some of the most memorable experiences you will ever have.
Draw a picture, write a poem or create something that represents you. It can be anything you choose.
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Each school year, The Republic publishes profiles of Bartholomew County high school seniors in the Classrooms section on Mondays. The profile includes a list of questions and answers and a photo of the featured student.
To submit a senior profile, visit your high school counseling office or e-mail reporter Shelby Thomas at sthomas@therepublic.com. Senior profiles are published in the order they are received.
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