Introductory

    Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am an 11th grader at Fort Lauderdale High School. I consider myself to be truly kind and determined, I am the type of person that will always support and protect my family and friends until the end of time. I come from a long line of Europeans, my mother was born in Belgrade, Serbia and my father was born in Salzburg, Austria. Even though I was born in America I always tell people that I have European blood since I am a proud American-European in which I grew up traveling and following customs and culture of that in Serbia. I am bilingual in which I speak English and Serbian but, I am currently learning Spanish and Hebrew. I am a messianic Jew, it was difficult for me coming from a family in which my dad is nonreligious and my mom being orthodox, however, my mom and dad both support my decision, even if my dad sometimes questions why I wanted to be one.
        My dream is to become a veterinary assistant as I love animals and want to help as many animals as I can. Currently, I am a volunteer with Saving Sage Animal Rescue and to me, this was the best thing that could ever happen to me. When I am helping animals I can't help but smile and I hope that one day I can help Saving Sage Animal Rescue go international and help other animals around the world. I currently have three pets; I have a Maltese dog named Bobi, a Goldfish named Koi, and another Goldfish named Diamond. Recently my Betta fish Wildfire which I had for three years passed away but he will always be in my heart. One of my hobbies which I enjoy is baking and cooking as I feel that I can just let my creative side let loose and take over.
         The current classes I am taking include Analysis and Function, Study Hall, AP English Composition, AICE Thinking Skills, AICE U.S History, AICE Media Studies, Culinary Level 3 Honors, and AICE Marine Science. This year I tried not to take as many overwhelming classes since my 10th-grade year my anxiety was like a roller coaster. This year I am super excited and can't wait to see what this school year has in stored for me.