My full name is Kate Marie Cody

I am graduating from Illinois Valley Central Class of 2013

Three words that best describe me are Trustworthy, Empathetic, and Procrastinator

Something that most people don’t know about me is that I like some hardcore music and have an extremely large range of taste in music

My favorite school subjects are history and sociology

In high school, I participated in Soccer, German NHS, JOII Club, and NHS

One of my best memories in high school is going to dances and homecoming week

Tiffany Blue is my favorite color

Olive Garden is my favorite restaurant. I love their salad and the five cheese ziti

TV show must: Big Bang Theory

My mom makes the best chicken quesadillas

When I’m thirsty, I reach for chocolate almond milk

I love the book, “We All Fall Down” by Nic Sheff

Favorite Movies: Breakfast at Tiffany’s and all of the Disney Classics

My hobbies include running, baking food for others to eat, and playing piano

Favorite Quote: “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Summer is my favorite season because being cold is my least favorite thing and I love being able to be outside, swim, run, and just being warm in general

I love shopping at PacSun

Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla

One of my biggest fears is having regrets or falling short

Someone that I really look up to is my mom. Because she’s very kind and considerate and I hope I can be as strong minded but still have an extremely warm and loving personality like her when I grow up

My biggest accomplishment in my life so far would have to be dealing with life’s obstacles and learning to take things in stride

My future plans include working but enjoying my last summer before college. I plan on attending Bradley then possibly going to med school to become a psychiatrist. After that hopefully getting married and honeymooning in Italy, and eventually move out to the country. Have four children and golden retriever pups and many more animals!

Ten years from now, I see myself still working towards my dream job or working. Married and maybe starting a family

I am graduating from University High School in Normal, Class of 2013

Three words that best describe me are Empathetic, Energetic, and Assertive

My favorite school subject is Zoology

In school, I have participated in Swimming, FFA, Creative Writing Club, Writing Club, Liberty Club, and Outdoors Club

One of my best high school memories would have to be going to girl’s state for swimming my freshman year

Something that most people don’t know about me is that I love to draw

Sea Green is my favorite color

My favorite restaurant is Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I love the Bourbon Street Mahi Mahi

TV show must: The Voice

When I’m thirsty, I reach for water

I love the book Eat, Pray, Love

Favorite Movie: Shooter

My hobbies include volleyball, swimming, outdoor activities, four wheeling, shooting, and being with family and friends

Favorite Quote: Be your own person”

Spring is my favorite season because of the flowers and chirping birds and beautiful weather

I love shopping at Pacific Sun and Ross Dress for Less

Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla

One of my biggest fears is not meeting or exceeding the expectations of others

Someone that I really look up to is my mother. Because of the grace and attitude she so positively demonstrates. I wish to be like her one day

My biggest accomplishment in my life so far would have to be deciding which college to go to and deciding to swim and study nursing also

My future plans include: work, work, work this summer. I will be lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons at Fairview Water Park in Normal and Splashdown in East Peoria. I plan to attend Milikin University in the fall and to be very involved in student life and to be a part of the swim team

Ten years from now I see myself traveling and being a nurse for people in need

I attend Illinois Valley Central High School

Three words that best describe me are Outgoing, Laid-Back, and Honest

My favorite school subjects are Human Behavior and History

In school, I participate in Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Ghost Buddies, and Ghost Writer

One of my best high school memories is Alan Parr freaking out thinking he wouldn’t get into medical school

Something that most people don’t know about me is that I like to write; music, videos, random thoughts, etc..

Purple is my favorite color

LaGondola is my favorite restaurant. I love the Meatball Sub and Garlic Bread

My mom make the best bowtie pasta. It’s unreal.

When I’m thirsty, I reach for chocolate milk

I love the book, Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

Favorite Movies: Green Street Hooligans, Looper, and Midnight in Paris

My hobbies include Baseball, Soccer. Music, going to movies, and making videos

Favorite Quote: “Life is a movie, pick your role. Climb your own ladder or dig your hole.” – J. Cole

Fall is my favorite season because the beginning of the school year is always fun. Football games and bonfires are always something to look forward to.

I love shopping at Lids

Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla

One of my biggest fears is Spiders

Someone that I really look up to is Marty Ogburn. He never has a negative thing to say about anyone. He has worked hard his whole life, simply because he enjoys helping people without receiving recognition for his hard work

My biggest accomplishment in my life so far would have to be just high school in general. I think I have matured a ton mentally and with the way I treated people. Hopefully it wore off on others and made a difference for someone

My future plans include going to SIUe to study criminal psychology. The hopefully find a stable job in that field and start a family

Ten years from now, I see myself in Florence, Italy owning a gelato shop and living the life!

I attend Morton High School, Class of 2013

Three words that best describe me are Outgoing, Preppy, and Adventurous

My favorite school subjects are English and Biology

In school I participate in Yearbook, Key Club, Interact Charity Club, Peer Helpers, and Golf

Something that most people don’t know about me is that I lived in Beijing, China for 3 and a half years. I can speak Mandarin Chinese fairly well

One of my best memories in high school is traveling to Qingdao, China with all of my classmates while I attended the International School of Beijing

Blue is my favorite color

Basta Mangiare is my favorite restaurant. I love the angel hair spaghetti

TV show musts include: LOST, Friends, Family Guy, The Office, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Keeping up with the Kardashians, America’s Next Top Model, Workaholics, and Tosh.O

My dad makes the best spaghetti and meatballs

When I’m thirsty, I reach for water (I don’t like the taste of soda!)

I love the book, Life of Pi

Iron Man is my favorite movie

My hobbies include Photography, Graphic Design, Reading, and Bike Riding

Favorite Quote: “How convenient!” Bilbo Baggins, The Hobbit

Summer is my favorite season because the weather is the best to do outside activities in!

I love shopping at Ralph Lauren and Topshop

Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate

One of my biggest fears is Heights

Someone that I really look up to is my sister, because she is the most intelligent person in the entire world, is incredibly mature, and is so caring and loving!

My biggest accomplishment in my life so far would have to be traveling to many different countries because one of my goals in life is to travel and see as much of the world as I can

My future plans include attending Loyola University in Chicago and double major in Journalism and Mandarin

Ten years from now, I see myself being a broadcast journalist or international correspondent for CNN or the Today Show

I attend Dunlap High School, Class of 2013

My favorite school subjects are English and Speech

In school, I participate in Speech Team (I was a captain this year) and Theater

One of my best high school memories is my first homecoming. I was so excited for it and actually I was named the Freshman Homecoming Queen! It was great.

Something that most people don’t know about me is that I love to write and I’ve been published 9 times – Four books, Three magazines, and Two websites

Yellow is my favorite color

Good Tequilas or Jalapeños is my favorite restaurant. I love their chimichangas.

TV show musts include: How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory

My mom makes the best Zuppa Tuscana. It’s truly phenomenal

When I’m thirsty, I reach for lemonade. Hey, when life gives you lemons….

I love the book, A Wrinkle in Time

Ocean’s Eleven is my favorite movie

My hobbies include writing, acting, public address, shopping, and hanging out with friends

Favorite Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don’t matter. And those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

I love Spring because the weather is perfect and everything is in bloom

Chocolate or Vanilla? Hmmmm… Tough Question, probably Vanilla

I love shopping at Charlotte Russe

Someone I really look up to is Jack Prelutsky, because I’ve always dreamed of writing children’s books and he dedicated his life to writing children’s poetry books. Not for fame, but because he loves it and he loves to make children happy. It’s very inspiring

My biggest accomplishment to date would have to be being published in the local magazine, The Peorian. One of my stories had a two page spread!

My future plans include going to ICC for two years under Computer Information Systems with a technical emphasis. Then, I plan on going to the University of Illinois and becoming a software engineer, which will lead up to me working for Google.

Then years from now, I see myself happily married with children and working for Google.

I attend Delevan High School, Class of 2013

Three words that best describe me are Funny, Dramatic, and Intelligent

My favorite school subjects are Math and of course, Spanish IV

In school I participate in Volleyball, National Honor Society, Student Council, and much more!

One of my best memories in high school is Carnival all four years

Something that most people don’t know about me is that my car’s nickname is White Fang

My favorite color is cobalt blue

Texas Roadhouse is my favorite restaurant. I love the ribs!

TV show musts are: Grey’s Anatomy, The Voice, Nashville, Glee, and New Girl

My mom makes the best coffee cake

When I’m thirsty, I reach for an ice cold glass of WATER!

I love the book, The Perfect Game by J. Sterling

Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids

Favorite Quote: “When you trip in life, Make it a part of you dance.”

Summer is my favorite season because I don’t have to go to school and it’s warm outside

I love shopping at Delia’s and Urban Outfitters

Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate

One of my biggest fears is not having any friends or not liking my roommate when I go to college

Someone that I really look up to is my grandma, because she always puts her family first

My biggest accomplishment to date would be surviving high school

My future plans include attending Monmouth College to major in Accounting and to play volleyball

Ten years from now, I see myself working and living in a big city and married with kids