The CHIEF May 2019

Upperclass Acts

Elena Pina

NICKNAMES: Laney

ROLE MODEL(S): A very important role model in my life is my swim coach, Tara Hansen. She has been a big part of my life for the past 10 years and has always pushed me to accomplish my goals. I don’t know where I’d be without her or the sport.

FAVORITE AUTHOR/BOOK: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

MOST POSITIVE MOMENT: Swimming butterfly at sectionals for the last time, remembering all the work I put into bettering myself for that event.

ACTIVITIES @ PTHS: Swimming, cheerleading, band, and Tri-M

FONDEST MEMORY OF HIGH SCHOOL SO FAR: Swimming at sectionals with my friends of many years and Homecoming weeks each year.

PET PEEVES: When students talk back to or over teachers.

3 MAJOR AREAS OF INTEREST: Swimming, makeup, cheerleading

WHAT MY FRIENDS WILL REMEMBER ABOUT ME: They would remember me as someone who was empathetic and they could talk to. They would probably also remember me as someone who was willing to do your eyebrows for you. HOW WOULD YOU SPEND $1,000,000? I would use this money to pay for school, bills, traveling, and any makeup I want. IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT 3 ITEMS WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU? My dog, Panera mac and cheese, and water.

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Attend Central Arizona College to study Radiological Technology.

FAVORITE MOVIE: Legally Blonde

MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONG: “Yellow” by Coldplay. This is a song my dad would sing to me when I was younger and it has always had a special place in my heart. FAVORITE TEACHER/CLASS: My favorite teacher is Mr. Schickel. We can both joke around with each other and he has made me feel welcomed ever since I joined band my freshman year. My favorite class would be anatomy with Mr. Nollen. I looked forward to going to this class every day because of how enthusiastic he was about teaching us.

LAST WORDS OF ADVICE: “Be yourself and you’ll find your people.”