Shares on teachers inspiring her to find her voice
By Emilee Mae Struss
Wood River High School senior Stacey Pedraza says that the Wood River Valley and the people she has met growing up here have given her the confidence to be herself.
During her four years at WRHS, Pedraza has noticed many changes in her hopes and dreams for post-graduation. One of those things is her desired career path.
“I thought I always wanted to go into culinary,” Pedraza said. “But then I learned more about the human brain and realized how amazing it is—it’s like our motherboard.”
Pedraza is currently enrolled in art, college English, math, government and culinary.
“I still love culinary,” Pedraza said. “I enjoy making food for other people and seeing the expression on their faces when they eat the food I make.”
She has taken culinary courses since she was a freshman and for her personal project she made her own cookbook. A personal project is a graduation requirement at WRHS displaying an in-depth look at a specific area of interest.
“One of my highlights from high school is becoming someone I didn’t know that I could become,” Pedraza said. “I was a quiet kid and now I know how to voice my own opinions.”
Pedraza says that her teachers are to thank for helping her find her voice.
“My teachers encouraged me to speak my voice,” Pedraza said. “And told me I have good opinions.”
Next year Pedraza is attending Boise State University with a plan to major in psychology.
“I appreciate a lot of things growing up here,” Pedraza said. “I continue to meet amazing people and I just think, like, how can you be so happy? It’s awesome.”
Editor’s Note: Anyone who would like to recommend a Blaine County School District student for The Weekly Sun’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact Emilee Struss at emilee.struss@gmail.com.