Chelsea Katzeman's student profile

Chelsea Katzeman

Centerburg High School Class of 2010

CENTERBURG, OH

www.zinch.com/chelsea-katzeman

I love to expand my mind through reading. Ever since I can remember I have had a book in my hands, and I never want that to change! Reading allows you to live another life or be someone else for a while; it can take you on great adventures or inspire you to become something. I believe that reading has had a very positive impact on my life: it has taught me new things, made me think, "Hey, what would I do in that situation?", and inspired me to become a writer to create more wonderful books to fill the shelves of young readers like me.

Extracurricular

Journalism

Writing has always been my passion, so becoming a part of the school newspaper staff was a no-brainer! My first year on the staff I won three individual state awards. My second year on the staff I became the News Editor, and next year I hope to become E

Quiz Bowl

Quiz Bowl is one of my favorite school activities! I love Jeopardy, so it seems reasonable that I would love spending two lunch periods a week being quizzed on random facts. I should be one of the starting four players this year, and I can't wait to sho

National Honor Society

This year I was one of 15 students, out of a class of 105, inducted into the National Honor Society at our school. Membership is based on grades and community involvement. I have participated at Math Night at our elementary school, babysitting younger s

Ski Club

Since my freshman year I have been involved with our school's Ski Club. Even though it is called SKI Club I enjoy snowboarding instead. There is nothing like the feeling of flying down the hill, with the wind blowing back my hair - until I hit an ice bl

Student Council

I have been involved in Student Council since 7th grade. I was 10th grade class president last year, and this year I am 11th grade class secretary. I will never forget staying after school to hang up posters announcing that my three best friends and I w

Spanish Club

In 9th grade, our Spanish Club attended an International Festival, went on a field trip to a Spanish restaurant, and ate many early-morning breakfasts at school together. We also sold cookie dough and flowers to raise money for the club. I really hope t

Speech and Debate Team

Last year I took the Speech and Debate Class offered at our school and participated in the county Speech Contest and Debate Contest. I gave a speech on grade point averages and read a passage from my favorite book. I am really glad that I took this clas

Volunteer at Local Library

Most Wednesdays after school I spend my afternoon at our local library. I mainly just shelve and label books, but because I love to read this is actually an enjoyable experience.

Math Night Instructor

I volunteered as a teacher for our elementary school's math nights this year. It was rewarding to watch the kids learn. One of the puzzles I had to teach was so hard, I had trouble figuring it out!

Conferences Babysitter

I volunteered as a babysitter during our elementary's parent/teacher conferences. I was really nervous, but the kids and I started a game of "Heads Up Seven Up" and the time flew by!

Blood Drive Sign-In

Even though I was two weeks too young to give blood, I wanted to help at our school's annual blood drive. So instead of being poked, I signed people up to be poked!

Relay For Life Yard Sale

Instead of attending my junior prom, my best friend and I held a yard sale for Relay for Life. It was fun to negotiate prices with buyers and we made a lot of money for cancer research.

10th Grade Class President

When I ran for class president in 10th grade I ran on a platform with my three best friends. Together, we figured, we could do great things for the school. So the day before the election, we went around the school and hung up flyers we'd made with rando

11th Grade Class Secretary

I have been involved in Student Council since 7th grade. Every year we work to organize food drives, blood drives, hat days, dances, and parades. This year, with the encouragement of the Student Council, our school brought in over 12,000 items for a foo

News Editor of School Paper

My second year on the school newspaper staff I became the News Editor. I am responsible for assigning stories and due dates, and editing stories, layout pages, and so much more. However, this really doesn't seem like a job to me because I love being on

Education

High School

Centerburg High School

Honors & Awards

1161 1238 Two Honorable Mentions-Sports Feature

Specialties & Skills

When I was told that I had won two Honorable Mentions (3rd place) at the Ohio Scholastic Media Association conference last year I was so excited! When I found out that they were under the category of "Sports Feature" I was shocked because I don't play or

Info

Basic

Last Update:
November 3, 2010
Birthday:
February 1
Religious:
Methodist

Background

Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
Heritage:
German
Fluent Language:
English
Hometown:
CENTERBURG

Interests

Communications
English Language & Literature

Favorites

Movies:
Legally Blonde, Pirates of the Caribbean, Up
TV Shows:
That 70's Show, Greek, The Biggest Loser, Big Brother, Survivor, The Amazing Race, any reality show
Music:
Augustana, John Mayer, The White-Tie Affair, Paramore, Mute Math, Muse
Websites:
msn.com, cnn.com, travelchannel.com
Quotes:
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
Books:
"Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen, "The Ruins" by Scott Smith, the Spellman Series by Lisa Lutz, anything by Sarah Dessen