Your Name
Emily Slaughter
What High School do you attend?
Pope John Paul II High School
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have a great family! I have two older brothers. My mom is a registered nurse, but now works locally in health and wellness. My Dad is an officer in the Army Reserves with another job on the side. My brothers are currently working and in college out of state. My oldest brother goes to school Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, Florida. My other brother plays lacrosse at the University of Alabama Huntsville.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation I will be continuing my education and playing volleyball at Berea College. I plan to major in something along the lines of sports medicine or physical therapy.
What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Panera and Chick-fil-A
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to travel to Greece because it’s a place I’ve always wanted to go. It looks beautiful and it would be cool to learn more about!
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
One of my favorite movies is Miracle.
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
I would tell them to enjoy everything while it lasts because time really does go by fast. Also, to get involved in as many things as you can and build a relationship with as many people as you can.
If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
I would probably chose Vampire Diaries just because I really like that show.
If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
I would honestly just chose to have lunch with one of my close friends or an old friend that I haven’t seen in awhile because I enjoy just sitting and talking with my friends. I would chose a highly recommended place that we both haven’t tried before.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
When we all come together to support one another!
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself completing my degree along with my volleyball career. I also hope to settle down, have a successful job, and coach volleyball on the side.
What is something on your bucket list?
I want to travel to at least 3 really cool places in the world. I’m not sure where yet but I want to do this.
What is your go to band / singer when you cant decide what to listen to?
I really enjoy listening to Mac Miller
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is June because I love the summer and the hot weather. My favorite holiday is Christmas because I just love watching everyone going all out for it.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I would rate volleyball a 10 out of 10. I love the game and it’s a fun game that people can really get into when they watch.
What is something you want to do as soon as this pandemic is finished?
I just want to go out normally and not have to worry about masks.
Who inspires you to be better?
My friends and family inspire me to do better because they encourage me to always be the best version of myself.
