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Grade: 9  I  Health

Carson High School

Carson City, Nevada


If you could have any person (living, dead or fictional) as a principal, who would it be?

My Dad. He is fair, honest, open, understanding, a good listener, and intelligent. He would run a tight ship, but at the same time make things fun and exciting, as life should always be! 

 

What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt?

Marketing would be my pick. I am somehow always drawn to community relations, event planning and fundraising. I love doing that and get so much fulfillment out of this type of work!