Students recognize the impact of female role models

Vivi acknowledged the strength and drive she witnessed and inherited from her mother.  Vivi noted how her mother's small acts of love and thoughtfulness are most emblematic of her character. "A female role model who has had a strong impact on me is my mom.  I know this is most people’s 'go-to' when thinking of an important female, but I truly think she is fitting for this role.  My mom is o...

Josie found an inspirational female figure during her family travels to Nantucket, Massachusetts.  She recalled the admiration she developed for Miss Maria Mitchell, a woman in the field of astronomy. "When I was little, my family used to go to Nantucket a lot.  One of my favorite places to visit was the Maria Mitchell Museum, as well as the aquarium that is operated by the Maria Mitchell Association. ...

Dr. Melissa Pecullan was Isabella's teacher during her freshman year physics and sophomore year Algebra II classes.  Isabella noted how Dr. Pecullan’s optimism and kindness uplifted the people around her. "Dr. Pecullan is the most intelligent and persevering woman that I know.  Not only is she a strong female role model in a male-dominated field, but she is also one of the smartest and funniest...

Jadamarie identified her mother's strength and selflessness as a guiding force in her life. "Although I may sound like every other teenage girl, one of my biggest female role models is my mom.  At times I may not see it or believe it, but my mom has always been my biggest supporter and has always backed me up one hundred and ten percent.  I’ve watched her persevere through the most difficult chal...

Mackenzie described her experience following the interests and opinions of her mother.  She shared how the pathway her mother paved for her helped her develop into the person she is today. "I've heard it said many times that we are mosaics of everyone we've ever loved.  When I think about it, the majority of the colorful, jagged fragments that have come together to form the young woman I have becom...

Clare described how her mother’s passion for rowing furthered her own love and growth in the sport. "My female role model is my mom.  My mom has had a major impact on my life as I have gotten to see her support, love, and passion for all things.  One of the main places I have seen her impact is throughout my rowing journey.  My mom rowed in college and this inspired me to start rowing myself. ...