Emily Grace Carino: Pushing for life experiences before heading off to college

Age: 17

Grade: 12

Schools: Capital High School and South Puget Sound Community College

Hometown: Olympia

Parents: Jami and Tony Carino

Best personal achievement: One of my best personal achievements would probably be what I’m doing this year. I worked extremely hard to have the freedom I have this school year. I’m able to not take any classes at my high school and do all online classes at South Puget Sound Community College. By doing this, I will have the freedom to travel, ski, and try to experience anything I can before I head off to college.

How I spend my time: During the school year, you’ll most likely catch me watching my favorite TV shows, hanging out with friends and what I love doing most, skiing! During the winter, skiing consumes most of my weekends, also spending as much time as I can with my boyfriend when he is home. During the summer, I love to be outside enjoying the sun, hanging out with my friends and spending time with (my boyfriend)!

Favorite subjects: School wise, I guess my favorite subject would be English only because I’ve just discovered I have an ability to write. Outside of school, I love learning and reading about anything that has to do with crime scene investigation.

Favorite movie: This is a very hard choice because I can’t even narrow down my movies to a top 20 ... but I guess a classic movie for me is “Where The Heart Is.”

Favorite book: My favorite book lately has been “My Sister’s Keeper.” But my favorite genre would have to be nonfiction books about murder cases.

Dream job: To own a successful company while being a successful journalist writing about skiing around Europe and all over the world.

Someone I respect: My parents because they have taught me to always be true to myself and that one of my major goals in life is complete happiness. They have also help shaped who I am today, and I couldn’t ask for any better parents.

College I’d like to attend: I am undecided among three: University of Oregon, Oregon State University and Washington State University.

Someone famous I’d like to meet: The “Entourage” crew!

Someday, looking back on my life I’d like to be able to say: That I’ve done everything I’ve wanted in life, or at least I am on the path of doing so.

Biggest challenge facing teenagers today: I think that one of many challenges teenagers are facing today is getting a valuable education. I feel that there are only a few teachers in the U.S. that really care about a student’s academic goals and their academic life.

One thing in the world I would change if I could: If I could have world peace and have people really care about other people, instead of just themselves and money. I believe we could get the whole world on a road of success and happiness if we could learn to put ourselves into other people’s shoes.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I see myself traveling the world, successful and happy in what career or job I am doing at the time, and enjoying life to the fullest either single or with someone I love.

Staff comment: “Emily successfully balances a heavy academic load through the Running Start program at South Puget Sound Community College. She has demonstrated a solid work ethic, intelligence and maturity by maintaining a strong grade-point average.”

Jenny Morgan, counselor, Capital High School