Academic excellence, faith are her passions

by | October 11, 2012 12:01 am

Caroline Nwandu

Stafford High School’s Caroline Nwandu is passionate about graduating as an honor student. She’s on the right track, having been on her school’s honor roll since fifth grade. “I’m also passionate about my relationship with God,” said the sophomore, who plans to work in a pharmacy when she finishes college.

Nwandu says she prays before her tests, and her parents always encourage her to do her best.

Caroline Nwandu
AGE: 15
GRADE: 10
SCHOOL: Stafford High School, Stafford, MSD
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Honor roll since fifth grade; involved in JROTC, drill team, cross country, youth choir
FAVORITE CLASS: “JROTC, because I love military-based education.”
FAVORITE THING TO DO AFTER SCHOOL: “I love to sleep after school, after a long day of hard work, homework and activities.”
FAVORITE MUSICAL GENRE: “Soft rock because it calms me down when I am filled with anxiety.”
FAVORITE WEBSITE: “I go on Facebook when I can to chat with my best friend, who is in California.”
FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Disney’s ‘Phineas and Ferb’; every episode has a different, catchy song.”
FONDEST HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: “When I was in ninth grade, me and two friends choreographed a dance and performed it for our class.”
WHAT MOTIVATES HER: “When I think about where I am now and where I could be, I get motivated to work harder.”