Ellie Gominiak.

Q: Class rank?

A: Salutatorian.

Q: Parents’ names?

A: Danna and Chris Gominiak.

Q: Future plans?

A:  I am attending St. John Fisher University for chemistry with a pre-professional track in optometry.

Q: Honors & Awards?

A: Student of the Month, honor roll (4 years), scholar athlete (4 years).

Q: Activities & Sports?

A: Soccer, tennis, Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, Connect Life Club, We Care Club.

Q: What is your proudest achievement?

A: One of my proudest achievements is overcoming my fear of public speaking.

Q: What will you miss most about school?

A: Lunch with my FFA friends in Mrs. Barber’s room every day.

Q: What’s the most important lesson you learned in high school?

A: The most important lesson I learned is that all the challenges you face whether with friends or exams help to build your character and make you a better person.

Q: What do you hope your life looks like in 10 years? 

A: In 10 years, I hope to have a successful career as an optometrist. I hope I make lots of money and that I can use it for ski trips and other fun trips to Europe. I also hope to be healthy and to be living a healthy life.

Q: Who inspires you to do your best? 

A: My mom inspires me to do my best because she always pushes me to do my best and I admire how she perseveres every day.

Q: What’s your go-to Yummies order? 

A: Raspberry Razzle.

Q: If you could tell your eighth grade self one thing, what would it be?

A: I would tell my eighth grade self to embrace change and never be afraid to try new things.

Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life? 

A: Katherine Heigl.