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Shorecrest's Brittany van Gelder Has Sensible Advice: Work Hard, Get Enough Sleep
Brittany van Gelder and her two sisters will graduate from Shorecrest in 2011, with each girl likely headed to a different college. It will be the first time the high-achieving triplets will go their separate ways.
Brittany van Gelder, Senior, Shorecrest
School activities: Assistant Sound Director (10-12), Captain of Varsity Cheerleading squad (member 9-12), Editor-in-Chief of The Chronicle (Assignment Editor 11, Staff Writer 10), Treasurer of Spanish Club (member 9-12), Secretary of Leo Club (member 9-12), Cum Laude, National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Honors Society
Community activities: Habitat for Humanity Mini-mester/service week (11-12), Leo Club (service club), Relay for Life (8-12), Shorecrest Senior Mentor (12), National Honors Society tutor (11-12)
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Your inspiration: My sisters are my inspiration. They are both hard-working, talented people, and they motivate me to always try my hardest.
Your secret to success: I do everything to the best of my ability and make sure to get plenty of sleep.
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College goal: I will be attending Vanderbilt University in the fall, majoring in engineering.
Best quote: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein
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