Catherine Currier

I see myself as a strong willed person that can persevere through anything and everything. I grew up in “the bush”, also known as native villages, where taking the easy way out was never an option. In all of my eighteen years that I have been alive I still see opportunity to grow, explore, and learn something new every day. In my off time when I am not at school or work I enjoy playing sports including volleyball and soccer. I am enrolled at Wasilla High School full time currently, and I hope to study both in state and nationally after high school to expand my knowledge.
Ever since I was a little girl I have gladly volunteered at the local elementary school my mom works at. Where ever we live or move to, I always make sure to visit her school and help as much as I can. The jobs can range from babysitting other teachers’ children and cleaning up messes, to sorting out crayons and laminating papers. I do not log my hours because I do it willingly, although sometimes I spend up to five hours helping in just one day.
I enjoy being apart of my community very much, and try to help as much as I can. Even if it is as small as sticking up for someone, I still believe that any act of help or kindness is never wasted. I hope that one day I can be the inspirational and successful person that young kids look up to, just like how I looked up the leaders of our community when I was young.