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Catherine Clements
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Catherine is a St. Matthew Grade School graduate who has flourished at Father Ryan. A National Merit Finalist who holds a weighted 4.8 GPA, she has taken nine Advanced Placement courses and also served as president of the Environmental Awareness Club at Father Ryan. She has combined her interests in the environment and the outdoors–she created the Gardening Club at school and has been a Camp Marymount participant for 11 years– with her academic interests to pursue a degree in environmental engineering at Purdue University.
1
What has been your proudest moment in high school?
The achievement that I am most proud of in my high school career is starting the Father Ryan garden and gardening club. I have really enjoyed teaching others about something that I am passionate about, as well as learning more about managing a garden.
2
What advice would you give to incoming freshmen at Father Ryan?
The golden rule is more important than you think. You will be a happier person if you make others happy. Also, don’t worry about what others think about you.
3
How has your school impacted your future?
My high school helped me realize that community is an important part of life, which helped me when making college decisions. The Father Ryan community is so welcoming and close that it made me want to pass that on to others.
4
What are your plans for the future (where will you go to college and what are your thoughts on what major to pursue)?
I will be attending Purdue University in West Lafayette this fall. I plan on studying environmental engineering.
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Who was your favorite teacher and why?
