Meet Valentina Rodriguez-Arraiz- she does it all!

She is part of the IB program, St. Mary’s Scholars, the STEM program, the GC Dance Company, and the GC theatre company. Additionally, she is also president of the Women in Stem Club and the Baking Club, as well as co-vice president of NHS!!  Valentina is planning on attending Purdue University majoring in economics. Here is our senior spotlight interview with her!

What’s your favorite extracurricular activity?

My favorite extracurricular activity is definitely GC Dance. This year, I won the Choreographer’s Award at the Good Counsel dance and theatre award show, the Allison Awards.

What is your advice for freshmen? 

I would tell freshmen to join a club that fulfills their soul because it helps create a good balance between academics and extracurricular/social life.

What’s your favorite class and teacher?

My favorite class is Civil Engineering and Architecture, a STEM class, with my favorite teacher, Mr. Lastova. 

What’s your favorite GC lunch food?

My favorite lunch food is the baked potato bar.

What is your favorite GC tradition?

My favorite Good Counsel tradition is IB Sweatshirt Day. 

What’s one thing you wish you could change or have done differently?

I would have lived in the moment more. I think I spent a lot of high school stressing about what was to come, but during my senior year, I finally started appreciating the now. I wish I would have implemented that into my life earlier.

What GC senior do you want on your side of the apocalypse?

I would want Kristen O’Hara on my side during the apocalypse because she’s my best friend. We would definitely die almost instantly but she would make our last time on Earth enjoyable.