Senior Meisja McCrary showcases her leadership and communication skills within the many different clubs and associations in and out of PHS. Being a senior hasn’t dimmed McCrary’s optimism for her future success, but what are her anticipations?

Question: What activities, such as clubs or sports, are you involved in at PHS?

Answer: I am involved in NHS, FFA, SkillsUSA, Panther Strong, and Soccer.

Q: What activities are you involved in outside of PHS?

A: Outside of high school, I enjoy spending quality time with my family. As a family, we regularly play yard games if the weather permits and board/card games when it doesn’t.

Q: What type of work do you think you will do after high school?

A: After high school, I intend to continue working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). I also plan to continue working many different odd jobs on the side, just as I have done during my high school career.

Q: Why do you think you will do this type of work?

A: I find this job to be very rewarding, and it is a great way for me to get my foot in the door for the healthcare field.

Q: What goals have you set for yourself that you’ve achieved?

A: Within my high school career, I have accomplished my goal of becoming an FFA, NHS, and SkillsUSA chapter officer.

Q: How do you think this will prepare you for life after high school?

A: These positions have given me a chance to strengthen my interpersonal skills. And as you can imagine, balancing my time strengthened my soft skills- specifically my time management and organization skills.

Q: Will you be going to college or to a trade school?

A: I plan to attend college in the fall in order to eventually become a registered nurse.

Q: What college/trade school will you be going to? 

A: I’m currently leaning towards Northwest, but my decision has not yet been finalized. I’m just waiting on a few things to line up before I make my final decision.

Q: Why did you choose this college/trade school?

A: Northwest offers a great nursing program at an affordable cost, which appeals to me.

As future opportunities present themselves, there is no doubt that McCrary will make the most of these positions.