Maria Catanzarite's student profile

Maria Catanzarite

James W Riley High School Class of 2009

United States

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I can run 150 meters in 20 seconds! But can I explain the basic info about me in that amount of time? Well, I'll try :D Me? I beat to a different drum and I refuse to conform. I am skilled at impersonations and I could probably make you laugh within five minutes of our first encounter. In the future, I hope to reach the silver-screen or be a news broadcaster. Nothing can deter me. I respond well to setbacks because I am bound to learn valuable lessons. My Italian heritage is very important to me. I want to make a difference in our world, regardless if it is something drastic or miniscule.

Extracurricular

3.1 miles of fun!

Although I am not the fastest cross country runner in the state of Indiana, I thoroughly appreciate the lessons this sport has taught me. I am a bit impatient so running 3.1 miles in a race taught me to relax and enjoy the "ride!" per se. This past year,

Varsity Track and Field

If I could've checked boxes dating back to the fourth grade, I surely would've have :) This sport has been my love ever since I ran my first 400 meter dash as a 10-year-old. I had no idea that track would propel to great things. Most importantly, I have l

Flag football

Many people think I'm absolutely CRAZY for playing boys' flag football, but I absolutely love the competition! My extended family is comprised of mostly boys so I have always been a quasi-tomboy. I first played flag football in 8th grade. I attended my co

Indoor Soccer

After a four-year hiatus, I'm playing indoor soccer with my high school's team. I truly miss this sport because I'd played it for six years before I quit to concentrate on cross country. I decided I needed to "spice up" my winter training and what a bette

Irish Dancing

Okay, so I've been retired from Irish dancing since the 7th grade (due to bunion developments on both feet), but its effects are everlasting. I was a student at the World Academy of Irish Dance for NINE YEARS (from ages 4 to 13). While I missed a lot of F

Volunteer at various events around my community

Being in the National Honor Society has taught me boldness. Sometimes, I'm scared to dive right into an experience where I don't know anybody, but I've learned courage! I love making a difference.

Volunteer for political campaigns

During every preliminary and general election season, I dedicate part of my spare time towards political campaigns. It's imperative to help out candidates whom you think will make a difference.

File papers for the Family and Children's Center

For one summer, I spent my free time at the Family and Children's Center of South Bend. I along with two other young ladies filed papers for the Center's psychologists. At times, the job was tedious, but I learned how fortunate I was to have a safe and lo

South Bend Youth Advisory Council

I have always enjoyed being a part of this council. The South Bend Youth Advisory Council is affiliated with the South Bend Common Council. Our group is comprised from representatives of each of the area's high schools. It's a pretty selective process in

Riley High School Student Gov't

Even though I've only been a member of this club since the beginning of the school year, I thoroughly enjoy its focus on community service. We organize food drives and enact fundraisers. I love working with the people in Student Government because we all

John Adams Student Advisory Council

When I attended John Adams High School from 2005-2008, I was selected by the principal to be a member of this group. It included students from each grade and we discussed every 3 weeks topics that were important to us students. Our principal bounced off i

Education

High School

James W Riley High School

Info

Basic

Last Update:
November 3, 2010
Birthday:
November 22

Favorites

Movies:
Mamma Mia!, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (starring Jim Carrey), Mrs. Doubtfire, Patch Adams, The Addams Family Values, Tootsie, It's a Wonderful Life, Rocky, Cool Runnings, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Bruce Almighty, Saw, Ferries Bueller's Day Off,
TV Shows:
Cybill, Mister Roger's Neighborhood, Little Bear, Sesame Street, America's Next Top Model, Sports Center, Around the Horn, Chicago Tribune Live, The Colbert Report, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Saturday Night Live, Entertainment Tonight, Regis and Kel
Music:
ABBA, Billy Joel, Elton John, Electric Light Orchestra, Christina Aguilera, Louie Armstrng, Billie Holiday, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, R. Kelly, James Taylor, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Queen, Super Tramp, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Dream, Backs
Websites:
Youtube.com, Flickr.com, Facebook.com, Myspace.com, Wikipedia.com, Yahoo.com, Google.com, CBSNews, MSNBC, NYTimes.com, USAToday.com, FindingDulcinea.com, forever21.com, NikeRunning.com, gatorade.com, xanga.com, and Thesaurus.com
Quotes:
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
"It doesn't matter how hard you can hit. What matters is how hard you can get it and keep moving forward."
Books:
The Catcher and the Rye, The Bluest Eye, 1984, A Brave New World, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Harry Potter, The A-List, Garden of Angels, Tale of Two Cities, The Scarlet Letter, Animal Farm, On the Beach, Of Mice and Men, The Bible, Never Die Easy

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