Elyse Yankovich
Follow messageUniversity of Kansas (KU) Class of 2015
Bonner Springs, KS
Having fun figuring it all out :)
I love American Sign Language, and would love to one day be an interpreter on the side. I'm Roman Catholic, and love Theology. I'm in the Journalism School at the University of Kansas on the News and Information track. I'm an avid dancer.
I love American Sign Language, and would love to one day be an interpreter on the side. I'm Roman Catholic, and love Theology. I'm in the Journalism School at the University of Kansas on the News and Information track. I'm an avid dancer.
Extracurricular
- dance studio
- Tap, Jazz and Ballet for 6 years. Modern for 1 year. Hip Hop for 2 years. Teen Jazz for 1 year.
- School Latin Club
- school dance team
- Danced at pep rallies and student games.
- Eucharistic Minister
- Served as a Eucharistic Minister to the St. James community.
- KAY Club
- Member of the Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) Club at Saint James Academy.
- Volunteered at Thrift Store
- Needed hours of community service for Theology class.
- volunteered at Catholic Charities
- 30 hours of service for Theology class, done by vacuuming, working the cash register, and helping non-volunteers with anything needed.
- Volunteered at La Petite Academy
- For Theology class, spent supervising 4 and 5 year olds, serving them snacks, reading to them, and teaching them to read.
- Volunteered with Special Olympics
- Coached and helped out with Special Olympics in bowling tournaments, basketball, and other sports.
- People to People Student Ambassadors
- Spent 20 days in Europe with 41 other students learning about culture and history.
- Editor
- Academy Ink 2010 to 2010
- I was the editor of my high school's Creative Writing Magazine.
Experience
- Cashier/Customer Service
- Staples (Sales)
- 2010 to 2010
- I worked the register, did returns and exchanges, and took general questions from customers. I prepared ink and sometimes restocked the shelves.
Education
- High School
- College
- University of Kansas (KU), Lawrence, KS
-
Bachelor of Arts(Journalism & Communication)
- 2011 to Now
- Xavier University (XU), Cincinnati, OH
-
(Education)
- 2010 to 2010
Info
Basic
-
Last Update:
April 5, 2011
-
Gender:
Female
-
Birthday:
March 25
-
Religious:
Catholic
Background
-
Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
-
Heritage:
Croatian // German // Polish // Scottish // Welsh
-
Citizenship:
US Citizen
-
Fluent Language:
American Sign Language // English
-
First Gen Student:
Yes
-
Hometown:
Bonner Springs, Kansas
Interests
- Advertising
- Communications
- Religion
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Journalism & Communication
- Publishing
- Radio & TV
- Catholic Ministry
- College Republicans
Favorites
- Movies:
Wall-E. The Bucket List. Ghost Town. Henry Poole is Here. Night at the Museum.
- TV Shows:
So You Think You Can Dance, Scrubs, and Friends.
- Music:
Anberlin. The Used. Paramore. Skillet. Breaking Benjamin. Basshunter. 30 Seconds to Mars.
- Websites:
facebook.com
stumbleupon.com
theonion.com - Quotes:
"Live. I want to live inspired. Die. I want to die for something higher than myself. Live or die for anyone else. The more I live I see this life is not about me." - Anberlin
- Books:
The Glass Castle, The Divine Comedy, Hamlet
