Senior Spotlight: Grace Schomaker
A 4.0+ student at Lutheran North, Grace Schomaker earned a 1240 on the SAT and a 29 on the ACT. Her future plans include attending Grand Valley University, Allendale and studying Biomedical Engineering. She attended Trinity Utica for grade school and Trinity Utica is her home congregation.
Grace has participated in National Honor Society, EXAMPLE, Cross Country, Basketball and Soccer while at Lutheran North. In addition to outstanding academic achievements at Lutheran North, Grace earned All Lutheran (2nd team) - Soccer, Honorable Mention - Basketball, and Team Captain (Soccer, Basketball and Cross Country).
When asked Who influenced you the most in your academic career, Grace answered:
My parents have influenced me most not only in my schooling but in everything that I do. They are the perfect example of how to work hard at everything you do and to stay dedicated in everything you involve yourself in. Putting 100% effort every time. Seeing how hard they work and the success they had encourages me to mirror their same work ethic.
Parents:
Tom and Kristin Schomaker
Home Congregation:
Trinity Utica
Grade School:
Trinity Utica
SAT/ACT:
1240/29
SPECIAL AWARDS AND HONORS:
All Lutheran (2nd team) - Soccer, Honorable Mention - Basketball, and Team Captain (Soccer, Basketball and Cross Country).
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Volunteer at Trinity Utica Sunday School Program, Leech Lake Mission Trip, Soccer and Basketball Summer Camps.
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT:
National Honor Society, EXAMPLE, Cross Country, Basketball and Soccer
College Plans:
Grand Valley University, Allendale - Biomedical Engineering
WHAT MADE YOUR LUTHERAN NORTH EXPERIENCE SPECIAL?
The friendships that I made with all my sports teams that I wouldn’t have gotten if I didn’t play the sport.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME AT LUTHERAN NORTH?
The homecoming activities.
WHICH TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER AT LUTHERAN NORTH MADE A NOTABLY POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU?
Mrs. Beens because she was always there to listen to me and help me whenever I needed it.
WHAT QUALITIES, ATTRIBUTES AND/OR SKILLS ARE YOU TAKING AWAY FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE AT LUTHERAN NORTH?
I am completely ready for the schooling in college but also I know how to balance my faith, my friends, and my school.
who has influenced you the most in your academic career?
My parents have influenced me most not only in my schooling but in everything that I do. They are the perfect example of how to work hard at everything you do and to stay dedicated in everything you involve yourself in. Putting 100% effort every time. Seeing how hard they work and the success they had encourages me to mirror their same work ethic.