Natasha Athey
FollowSwansboro High School Class of 2013
Swansboro, NC
Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
-quote by Albert Einstein
First of all, I have to say that unlike many students, I have had an unusually strong academic record for all of my school career. However, I too want colleges and universities to see me for more than my test scores. I want you to see me for a person, not just an exceptional test score. I am involved in many activities, and have major leadership roles in three. Yes, it can be challenging to juggle my position as Drum Major in the marching band with my Captainship in Academic Derby, but I somehow manage to dedicate myself to my many activities in a way that I am not a hindrance to any. Without God, I definitely would not be able to get through an average week.
I love music. I have been playing the piano since the age of 3, and have had a drumset since I was 5. I started playing in the high school jazz and marching bands in 7th grade; have been to the Eastern-District-North Carolina All-District Band (Middle and High School) twice, both times as a mallet percussionist; and have been second chair mallet percussionist in the North Carolina All-State Band (High School). I am also in my third year of French, and am learning American Sign Language informally. I feel that the Lord is calling me to become a teacher to the underprivileged, but if that's not what He wants me to do later on, hey, I'll move. I participate in the annual Musical, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Concert Band in my high school. I also play percussion in my church's Praise Team (band). Aside from music-related interests, I am also in the Future Teachers of America, the Academic Derby (a team which answers Jeopardy-like questions against other teams), and the Foreign Language Club. I take the highest levels of Honors- and AP- classes, which means my GPA has never been below a 4.5. I have never had a grade below an 88/100 on a report card since the 5th grade. I also feel that I should aim my sights for the best education possible, not limiting myself to public or state universities.
-quote by Albert Einstein
First of all, I have to say that unlike many students, I have had an unusually strong academic record for all of my school career. However, I too want colleges and universities to see me for more than my test scores. I want you to see me for a person, not just an exceptional test score. I am involved in many activities, and have major leadership roles in three. Yes, it can be challenging to juggle my position as Drum Major in the marching band with my Captainship in Academic Derby, but I somehow manage to dedicate myself to my many activities in a way that I am not a hindrance to any. Without God, I definitely would not be able to get through an average week.
I love music. I have been playing the piano since the age of 3, and have had a drumset since I was 5. I started playing in the high school jazz and marching bands in 7th grade; have been to the Eastern-District-North Carolina All-District Band (Middle and High School) twice, both times as a mallet percussionist; and have been second chair mallet percussionist in the North Carolina All-State Band (High School). I am also in my third year of French, and am learning American Sign Language informally. I feel that the Lord is calling me to become a teacher to the underprivileged, but if that's not what He wants me to do later on, hey, I'll move. I participate in the annual Musical, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Concert Band in my high school. I also play percussion in my church's Praise Team (band). Aside from music-related interests, I am also in the Future Teachers of America, the Academic Derby (a team which answers Jeopardy-like questions against other teams), and the Foreign Language Club. I take the highest levels of Honors- and AP- classes, which means my GPA has never been below a 4.5. I have never had a grade below an 88/100 on a report card since the 5th grade. I also feel that I should aim my sights for the best education possible, not limiting myself to public or state universities.
