Sara Groover
Age: 17
School: Columbus North High School
Who are your parents/guardians, grandparents and siblings?
Parents: Brad and Robin Groover; grandparents: Phyllis Parkerson, Kevin and Nancy Groover; sibling: Jason Groover
Which elementary and middle school did you attend?
W.D. Richards Elementary and Central Middle School
What’s your favorite class or part of the school day and why?
My dental career class (Dental 3) through C4 because it is preparing me for my future career and it is hands-on.
In which extracurricular activities, including music, sports or clubs, do you participate?
Currently I volunteer at the Bartholomew County Humane Society and work part-time in food services at Columbus Regional Hospital. In the past I participated in school and competitive cheer.
When you’re not in school, what’s your favorite place to be and why?
When I’m not at school I like to be at home with my family and my dog, Stella.
What has been your greatest high school memory so far, and why?
Meeting new people and making friends.
What are you looking forward to after graduation?
With graduating in December, I look forward to being able to sleep in when everyone goes back to high school for second semester. I am also really looking forward to starting college to become a dental hygienist.
Who in your life has inspired you or whom do you look up to and why?
My mom because she is a great influence and always pushes me to thrive.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned during, or from, high school?
Be present. It is important to attend classes as scheduled but to succeed you must be engaged, participate and ask questions.
Draw a picture, write a poem or create something that represents you.
“I was created to create beautiful smiles.” — Anonymous
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