Class of 2021: Taylor Van Auken - Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School

Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School

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Taylor Van Auken

Salutatorian

PARENTS: Robert and Nicole Van Auken

COLLEGE OR OTHER PLANS: LeMoyne

AFTER COLLEGE: Law school

WHAT HAS BEEN THE HARDEST PART OF THE LAST YEAR OF SCHOOL and THE MOST REWARDING: Hardest past has been keeping motivation. Most rewarding is being with my friends every day.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF DURING THE PANDEMIC/HOW HAVE YOU CHANGED: I learned that you need to be grateful for what you have. So, I’ve learned to stop and appreciate every moment.

WHAT IS THE MEMORY OF SCHOOL YOU WILL NEVER FORGET/WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL: Going to states in 2019 with the basketball team. I’m going to miss my friends and teachers.

WHAT’S IN YOUR MUSIC PLAYER: Givon, Justin Bieber, Juice Wrld

FAVORITE BOOK OR AUTHOR: “Diary of an Oxygen Thief”

BEST PART ABOUT GRADUATING: New beginnings

WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU: My dad inspires me to be humble, selfless and patient