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Blue Springs, MO —
Academic All-Stars: Maria Smith
SCHOOL: Blue Springs South High School
HONORS: Top 1 percent; named to the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school; president of National Honor Society; National Merit Finalist.
ACTIVITIES: Founder and president of the Protection of Animal Welfare Society; president of the Green Club; volunteer for Operation Breakthrough; StandUp Blue Springs Advisory Council member.
What advice do you have for next year’s freshmen?
Take advantage of every opportunity to get involved in your school and community.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
I have had many inspirational and supportive teachers.
When you were not in school or studying, what did you enjoy doing?
Tutoring and reading.
What college do you plan to attend and why?
Harvard, for the caliber of the people and the intellectual challenge.
What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
Realizing my goal of making the world a more just and humane place.
Academic All-Stars: Maria Smith
SCHOOL: Blue Springs South High School
HONORS: Top 1 percent; named to the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school; president of National Honor Society; National Merit Finalist.
ACTIVITIES: Founder and president of the Protection of Animal Welfare Society; president of the Green Club; volunteer for Operation Breakthrough; StandUp Blue Springs Advisory Council member.
What advice do you have for next year’s freshmen?
Take advantage of every opportunity to get involved in your school and community.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
I have had many inspirational and supportive teachers.
When you were not in school or studying, what did you enjoy doing?
Tutoring and reading.
What college do you plan to attend and why?
Harvard, for the caliber of the people and the intellectual challenge.
What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
Realizing my goal of making the world a more just and humane place.
