Shorecrest's Jennifer van Gelder: Playwright, Varsity Bowler

 Jennifer van Gelder, Senior, Shorecrest Preparatory School

School activities: Leo Club (President 12, Co-President 11), Playwriting (10-12, Winner of Gorilla Theatre YDP’11), Varsity Bowling (Captain), JV Volleyball, Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society, French Exchange, French Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Cooking Club, Science Club, District Thespians Competition

Community activities: Relay for Life member (9-12), Shorecrest Senior Mentor, Service Week Committee (11-12), Peer tutor (10-12), SADD (Secretary 12), Ribfest volunteer (11-12)

Your inspiration: My sisters have always been my inspiration. They always have my back and give me the strength to follow my dreams and never give up.

Secret to success: You can achieve anything you set your mind to with a bit of hard work and a positive attitude.

College goal: I look forward to broadening my horizons. I have not chosen a school for the fall yet, but I plan to study psychology and possibly go into medicine.

Best quote: “Every story has an end, but in life every ending is just a new beginning.” - Uptown girls