Senior Spotlight: Gabrielle Petrella
A 4.0 student at Lutheran North, Gabriella Petrella earned a 1280 on the SAT. Her future plans include attending University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and studying Biomedical Sciences. She attended St. Mary Catholic for grade school and St. Peter Catholic is her home congregation.
Gabrielle has participated in EXAMPLE, HOSA, National Honor Society, Basketball and Cross Country while at Lutheran North. In addition to outstanding academic achievements at Lutheran North, Gabrielle also earned HOSA Regional Winner for Biomedical Laboratory Science, Archdiocese of Detroit Scholastic All Catholic Team, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Docs Program and her varsity letter in Cross Country. Gabrielle has also served her community as an alter server at St. Peter, Archdiocese of Detroit Mercy Day in Actin volunteer and through Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer and donor.
When asked Who influenced you the most in your academic career, Gabriella answered:
My 7th grade teacher Mrs. Sheils because she taught me the importance of hard work and dedication to my studies. In her class, I realized my interests in math and science. With her help, I was able to improve my skills and excel inside and outside the classroom.
Parents:
Cassian and Michele Petrella
Home Congregation:
St. Peter Catholic - Mt. Clemens
Grade School:
St. Mary’s Catholic
SAT:
1280
SPECIAL AWARDS AND HONORS:
HOSA Regional Winner for Biomedical Laboratory Science, Archdiocese of Detroit Scholastic All Catholic Team, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Docs Program and varsity letter in Cross Country.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Alter server at St. Peter, Archdiocese of Detroit Mercy Day in Actin volunteer, Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer and donor.
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT:
EXAMPLE, HOSA, National Honor Society, Basketball and Cross Country
College Plans:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Biomedical Sciences
WHAT MADE YOUR LUTHERAN NORTH EXPERIENCE SPECIAL?
Being in a faith based environment everyday, with people that share similar interests helped me grow in character and broaden my views about the world.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME AT LUTHERAN NORTH?
Small things like interacting with a friend in the hallway, eating lunch and laughing together, conversations with my table partner during class, and spirit weeks.
WHICH TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER AT LUTHERAN NORTH MADE A NOTABLY POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU?
Mrs. Grogan
WHAT QUALITIES, ATTRIBUTES AND/OR SKILLS ARE YOU TAKING AWAY FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE AT LUTHERAN NORTH?
Communications, awareness of what is really going on, and how to lead a life with Christian beliefs at the center of everything.