Senior Spotlight: Kim Wysocki

Friendly – Smart – Active – Entertainer – Funny – Strong – Sensitive

In today’s episode of Senior Spotlight, I would like to showcase student Kim Wysocki.  Kim has attended RRHS since her freshman year, and attended a few area middle schools and Union Hill Elementary School before she was a Dragon. 

High School Experience

In her junior year, Kim tried out for the soccer team.   Although she didn’t make the team as a player, she became the team manager.  Kim continued to work hard, and as a senior, she not only persisted in her position as a manager for the team, but she also made the varsity team as a PLAYER!   At the end of the season, Kim received a plaque and certificate for her dedication to the team, earned the prestigious Dragon Heart award, and was selected to the UIL All-District Academic Team.   In addition to her commitment to the soccer team, Kim was active in the RRHS Social Skills After-School and Summer Clubs, where she engaged in and led social expeditions with her peers.  When not at school, Kim enjoys fishing, going for walks, playing video games, listening to music, and creating videos.  

As a freshman, Kim’s most copious concern coming into high school was not having any friends.   That fear was soon annihilated as she now has many friends and is a “social butterfly” in the RRHS community.   The thing she looked forward to the most as a freshman was having her older sister Katie’s teachers.  As a senior, Kim dreads leaving behind her classmates and favorite teachers, but when asked what she is looking forward to, she enthusiastically responded with “no more work for me!” 

Kim says her favorite subject in school has been soccer, because she plays well, it has motivated her to keep up her grades, and she has made many friends.   Kim’s least favorite subject is English, by reason of all the work!   The most stressful part of high school for Kim has been the homework.   If she were to give advice to a freshman, it would be to stay strong and be smart.   Her advice to seniors: “Party Rock.”   The only thing Kim would change about her high school experience is that she would have liked joined the soccer team as a sophomore.  

Some Fun Stuff about Kim 

If Kim were to be in a food fight, her weapon of choice would be a slingshot.   Her hero is her previous English teacher, Mrs. Esparza, because she showed Kim a lot of understanding and compassion.   The color that describes her most is orange, because it makes her happy.  Kim says the strangest thing she ever eaten is sushi.   She is most proud of herself for standing up and being herself. 

Future

Three things Kim wants to accomplish in her lifetime are having a good job, being an athlete, and having a family.   Kim has already obtained a job at the movies for the summer and is eager to start!  Although she has been accepted into the University of Texas at Brownsville, Kim plans to attend ACC for two years and then transfer to the University of Texas at Austin.    She aspires to someday get a good job, live in downtown Austin, get married, have kids, and be a good wife and mom. 

Ms. D’s Turn to Brag

I am most proud of Kim for her courage and bravery.  She holds herself to the highest of standards, has a wonderful sense of humor, and is a true inspiration.  Kim is not afraid to be herself, and by knowing her I have been inspired to do the same.   When she wanted social relationship, Kim faced her nervousness and anxieties and went out for the soccer team.   Even though she is apprehensive of how others view her, Kim chooses to represent herself on the outside by what she feels inside, not by societies standards.   Kim does what makes HER happy, and is always eager to please those around her with her positive attitude and friendly character.    Kim takes ownership of her actions and is always seeking new ways to grow socially and emotionally.   Kim Wysocki, I admire your strength, perseverance, and heart.   I know you will change the world.   You have already changed mine!