Schools
Shorecrest's Stephanie van Gelder: Staying Organized, Making Time for Social Life
Since she was a little girl, Stephanie van Gelder knew the college she would attend: the same school where her parents studied. She is one of three van Gelder sisters in the Shorecrest Class of 2011.
Stephanie van Gelder, Shorecrest senior
School activities: Crestviews (yearbook – Editor), Peer Counselor/Senior Mentor, Varsity Cheerleading, French Exchange, Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Quill & Scroll (journalism honor society), Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), French Honor Society
Commuity activities: Interact Service Club (Vice President 12, Sergeant-at-Arms 11), SADD (Vice President 12, Secretary 11, Media Specialist 10), Intramural Cheerleading Coach, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity
Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Your inspiration: My sisters. Even though we’re the same age, they’ve become their own persons and have excelled at whatever they put their minds to. They are the kindest, most driven people I know, and together I know we can accomplish anything.
Secret to success: Staying Organized. If I wasn’t organized, there is no way I would have been able to keep track of all my activities and get my work done without having to sacrifice a social life.
Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
College goal: In the fall, I will be attending Emory University. Both my parents went there, and it has been my dream school ever since I was a little girl.
Best quote: "Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end." –Unknown
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
