Gabriella Estadt, Valley View High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
A: I have developed a valuable balance among my academics, social life, job experience, physical and emotional health, and familial bonds. I’ve realized just how precious this equilibrium can be.
Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities?
Gabriella Estadt
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Gabriella Estadt
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A: Invited to attend Empower: The Leadership Experience, a women’s-only conference initiative, I embraced the value of supporting other women and creating positive change in my community and in my life.
Q: What is something you do to relax?
A: To relax, I love to read, listen to a variety of music genres, and go to the gym. Also, walking my bulldog on a sunny day never fails to calm me down.
Q: Plans after high school graduation?
A: Penn State University Park, College of Education, Secondary Education in Mathematics to pursue a career teaching mathematics.
Q: Who do you most admire and why?
A: My mom is the person I admire most in the world. She inspires me to push myself while appreciating what I’ve already accomplished. She taught me how to be independent and empowered in my everyday life while realizing that it’s all right to take a breath. She set an example for me of what it means to be kind and generous while still treating others with respect. My intelligent, uplifting, beautiful mother is my best friend and the person I respect the most in my life.
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
A: Say “yes.” That’s it. Say “yes” to opportunities and joining clubs and playing sports. Try it all. On top of that, say “yes” to academic responsibilities, to trying your best at anything you must do.
A little about Gabriella Estadt
Hometown: Archbald
Parent: Antonietta Estadt
Some of her honors: Valedictorian, National Merit Scholarship Program: Letter of Commendation recipient, College Board National Rural Small Town Recognition Program, National Honor Society.
Some of her activities: College dual enrollment, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Leadership Program, Empower: The Leadership Experience, Band Front, Books & Banter club, history club, Spanish club, international travel club.
Some of her community service: Tutoring, Lackawanna Historical Society volunteer, library volunteer, carnival volunteer.
What her nominator said: “This student is one exceptional young woman. I find it admirable to see that she is not only in the top in her class, but also extends her talents to the community and beyond, making her a well-rounded student.”