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Student of the Week: Madeline Kramer '25
Madeline has stepped up to volunteer for many campus ministry events and her thoughtfulness and kindness has gone above and beyond expectations.
-Mrs. Martha Saurine
Madeline Kramer '25, St. Mary's House, with Mrs. Martha Saurine
What activities do you participate in?
I participate in Harry Potter Club, Revolution, Girl Scouts, and Youth Ministry.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
My favorite thing about being a student at Carroll is the welcoming community and caring atmosphere.
What should school “do” for you?
School should help inspire a love of learning and teach you how to be a better citizen.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
I learned that things will always get better no matter what happens. I learned to trust in God’s plan because there is always a purpose behind it, even if we don’t see it at the time.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to make a difference in the world for the better and to have a job that doesn’t feel like work.
How do you like spending your free time?
I love reading, spending time with my family and friends, and baking. I like doing different service projects the most. I enjoy making rosaries, spreading positivity, and passing out food to people in need. It feels amazing to make a difference in the community.
Student of the Week: Adriana Ahrens '25
Adriana Ahrens '25, St. Mary's House, with Mrs. Allie (Walsh) Spurling '08
Adriana is incredibly kind, helpful, and hardworking - an awesome freshman doing great things!
-Mrs. Allie (Walsh) Spurling '08
What activities do you participate in?
I enjoy participating in multiple activities including basketball, softball, cross-country, and band.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
The overall morale of Carroll is positive, inviting, and energetic -- which makes participating in school events, such as Spirit Week my favorite part of being a student at Carroll.
What should school “do” for you?
For me, school should be a place to learn how to interact with the world in the years to come.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
Throughout the past month, I have come to understand that trust is a huge component of relationships with people. Trust is the foundation of all relationships. Coming into high school, I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to make friends, but here, I am hanging out with some other freshmen almost every weekend.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to live my life to the fullest with absolutely no regrets.
How do you like spending your free time?
I enjoy spending my free time hanging out with friends, playing the piano, and practicing basketball in my driveway.