Tell us a little about your family – parents, siblings, pets, etc.
Although I go to school in Big Lake, I live in Eden Prairie with my father, Rob Robertson. I make the hour drive everyday to Big Lake and back! With my dad, I have my dog, Kirby, and five fish. I have my aunt and 3 cousins as well as my two grandparents here in Minnesota; however, the rest of my family lives mostly in Maryland. We visit every summer to see them!
What are some of your favorite hobbies, activities, sports, interests?
I love music! I have been a part of my schools top Chamber Choir for the past 3 years and we carry out a variety of different performances throughout the school year. Aside from this, I enjoy taking care of children at my job, practicing piano, craft projects, reading, and going out with my friends.
Share a favorite school memory from any grade.
One of my favorite memories from school was getting the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the Excel Energy Center. We got to go down below the stadium and perform on the ice. It was for the State Wrestling Tournament this year so the ice was covered with matts and the stadium seats were packed!
Tell us about a favorite teacher, coach, or staff member who had influence in your life/education.
I actually have two teachers that have significantly influenced my life: Mrs. Jennifer Schulte served as my sophomore english teacher, my Junior year AP English Teacher, and now serves as a good friend as I have been her Teacher Assistant all year. She is joyful, caring, and has helped me grow as a person and a writer. My second teacher is Ms. Brie Hawkins who has been my choir teacher for the past two years. Ms. Hawkins has allowed me to develop as a confident singer and has additionally instilled within me a passion for music.
What was your favorite subject to study in school and why?
History has always been my favorite subject and this is due to the influence of my father. My dad has a passion for history and I grew up listening to his lessons about various historical events. Because of this, we have visited all kinds of battlefields and memorials from American history across many different states. The most memorable was the Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania as we have a Robertson plaque located there as tribute to our ancestor who fought as a general in the battle.
Who are you always happy to see and why are you happy to see them?
I am always excited to see my family, my boyfriend Kaysen, and my friends Carter, Hannah, Kaycie, Sydnie, and Raina. They make me smile everyday and make the long drive everyday worth it.
What are your plans for after graduation (school, travel, work, etc.)?
I will be attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for biology on a pre-med track as I want to enter into medical school for Pediatrics!
What advice do you have for incoming freshman as they start the high school adventure?
Enjoy it! High school can be such a stressful time as you’re just beginning to discover who you are but it goes by super quickly. Don’t take it for granted because although it can be a tough time, it’s also a time of memories.
What has been the highlight of your senior year?
The highlight of my senior year was receiving the National School Choral Award at the Fine Arts Awards Ceremony this year. It was completely unexpected and I received a little trophy as well as a certificate of authenticity. I won it with my best friend, Carter, and I couldn’t be more grateful!
Where do you imagine yourself 10 years from now?
In 10 years, I imagine myself married and working with children in a hospital!
Is there anything you wish you could go back and change?
I wish that I would’ve discovered my interest in the medical field earlier on so that I could’ve taken more classes to further prepare me for this.
What are you most grateful for?
I am most grateful for the support system that I have developed for myself. I have a loving family as well as an amazing friend group that I can always rely on.
Tell us 3 words that describe you now.
compassionate, motivated, creative
What is something (or things) you like about living in, and going to school in, Big Lake?
I really like the community of Big Lake. Everyone is super friendly to each other and this is noticeable through the interactions both on social media and out in public.
Where are your favorite places to eat, hang out, shop, etc. in Big Lake?
My favorite place to eat is Lake Cafe. It provides such a homestyle feel inside and the employees that work there are so sweet and nice! I also really enjoy having both a sit-in Caribou and a drive-thru Caribou because this allows for the possibility of a coffee stop regardless of how much time you have.
