Meet the lovely, love-able, and super sweet Class of 2019 senior, McKenzie Cupi  from Pekin Community High School!

Kenzie would describe her personality as outgoing but “it takes me a little bit to get comfortable with people but once I do, I will never stop talking!”  After graduation, Kenzie plans on attending ICC for two years followed by a transfer to ISU to major in Biology and ultimately becoming a dentist in the future.  During her senior year, she most looks forward to school dances, sporting events, and soccer games. She want to cherish every little moment knowing that it will be the last time she gets to enjoy this time in high school.  She loved the football games, getting ready with friends, going to tailgates, and cheering on the football team with all of her favorite people.  Kenzie’s favorite class is by far history; “All my favorite teachers have taught history so how could I not love the subject!”  Kenzie’s favorite sport is soccer and she has recently verbally committed to playing with a full ride to play for ICC!!!   Besides playing soccer, she is also a  member of the National Honor Society.  She has great advice for incoming freshman: “Get involved!!!!!!!! This will make your four years fly by so fast so don’t take anything for granted and do as many things as possible because you will be so happy that you did.”

Three things on her bucket list: 1. Go skydiving 2. Travel the world 3. Become successful

Family:

1. My hero is My Dad because he is so dedicated and hardworking. He has taught me everything I know and has shown me how to never give up even on the hardest obstacles.
2. Both of my parents so supportive and loving of everything I do and continue to come to every single one of my sporting events and regular events in general
3. What is your favorite childhood memory? My favorite childhood memory is when my dad would take us snowmobiling in Wisconsin every year with my grandparents for a week and get hot chocolate everyday and also having to wear like 5 layers to stay warm.
4. My favorite family trip was to Eagle river, Wisconsin because we have went there every year since I was born so every year I look forward to this trip with my family and cousins!
5. What is your favorite family holiday tradition? Going to my grandparents cabin out in the control for Thanksgiving while eating all the delicious food and being surrounded by my amazing family

 

Food and Style:

1. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? definitely grilled chicken with steamed broccoli and a nakedness potato (Kenzie, I have a question, what’s a nakedness potato???)
2. What’s your favorite family recipe? My moms homemade chocolate chip cookies that no one can beat!
3. What is your favorite fashion trend? White vans for sure!!
4. What’s your favorite color to wear? Either yellow or white because these colors make my eyes and hair look very light!
5. What’s your usual school style? I usually wake up late for school so depending on the day my usual school style is white vans, jeans, and a t shirt or sweatshirt and you can’t forget the scrunchy!
6. What are your favorite clothing stores to shop at? American eagle, Pacsun, and Aerie

 

Random:

1. Who is your favorite singer and/or band or song? Some of my favorite singers are Thomas Rhett, Sam hunt, Lee Brice, and any other country singers honestly (:
2. Describe your perfect day:  My perfect day would be living somewhere in Florida and going down to the beach and laying out allllllll day and ending the day with some mint chip ice cream!!!!!
3. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? Getting over my fear of heights by finally going on a roller coaster.
4. What did you want to be when you were a little kid?  Actress/Singer
5. What’s your favorite holiday and holiday tradition? Christmas.  Putting up the Christmas tree and listening to Christmas music and then after making Christmas cookies with the whole family
6. Why did you choose Shelby Photography for your senior portraits photographer? I chose Shelby photography because everyone who had previously went to her told me how amazing and sweet Cindy was and how she will make sure you feel beautiful and like family when taking your pictures!  I ABSOLUTELY love the way Cindy uses the persons skin tones and eye color to find the perfect back ground to enhance all of the clients features!