MARCELLA DEL VALLE, SENIOR

KWHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

MARCELLA DEL VALLE, SENIOR - A person standing posing for the camera - Florida Keys

What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you? I am involved in Executive Board. It is important to be involved with my class and to make sure my class has the best time and experiences at school functions.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at Key West High School and why? Mrs. Ford because she always encouraged me to do my best ad helped better my writing skills.

What class has best prepared you for life after high school? Anatomy, because I plan on going into sports medicine, so learning about the body helps.

What advice would you give to underclassmen? Don’t be afraid to try new things. Join clubs, go out of your comfort zone, and try out for sports. I regret not trying out more new things.

What is your favorite social medium, why, and whom do you follow? Instagram, because most of my family uses this platform. I follow them and many baseball accounts.

What do you want to be remembered for at Key West High School? Being helpful and generous in all situations, and being a great mentor to the incoming freshmen to the high school.

What three things do you want to accomplish before your 10-year high school reunion? Finish college at Florida Gulf Coast or USF. start my career in sports medicine, and being located somewhere in central or northwest Florida.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Eventually, I will.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me … what a tight-knit community is: everyone comes together in times of need. Also, to be accepting of all humans, no matter race, religion or social status.