Meet Olga Phelps, Class of 2017 Senior from Washington Community High School.  If you know her, you know that she is one of the sweetest and cutest people you will ever meet.  She brings a little sparkle to everyone she meets!

Olga would describe herself as fun and quirky. She loves to joke around and has a bubbly personality! Some of my nicknames include Olgie, Oogla, and Smiley

After high school, she plans on attending college and studying pre-law.  When she was a little girl, she wanted to be a singer/actress.   Olga is actively involved in school.  She participates in WCHS Cheer, soccer, Washington Leadership Community Service Club, International Club, Drama Club, and Speech Team!   Advice to incoming freshman: Get involved in extracurricular activities. Be kind and respectful to teacher and be especially kind to the lunch ladies and janitors because they keep the school running!   A moment in her life that she is most proud of is at the beginning of her sophmore year when she decided to try out for soccer. Despite not playing since she was little, she was determined to excel at soccer and became an asset to the team. By the end of the season, she was picked to start for the games. “I knew that my effort and perseverance paid off!”

Three things on my bucket list:

1. Skydiving
2. Go backpacking in Europe
3. Join the Peace Corps so that I can help people less fortunate than me

Family ~ Our family motto “Never give up, Never Surrender!”

Favorite family trip: My family travels alot so narrowing it down to one trip is hard. One of my favorite places we went was Utah because I got to go whitewater rafting. I also loved Hocking Hills in Ohio because we spent alot of time doing fun activities outdoors.

Favorite holiday tradition: My favorite holiday tradition is Christmas Eve. My dad makes his home made, deep dish pizza. We pick out movies to watch together and spend time together

Favorite childhood memory: My mom would always take my brother and I to the RiverPlex. She would make sure we had a bag full of yummy snacks and we would spend the whole day swimming and having fun!

The best thing about my parents: How encouraging they are and they take my mistakes and choices in great stride. I love how they let me make my own choices but they are also there to guide me when I need them. They are a great support group and I love them unconditionally.

Something interesting about myself that most people don’t know: I LOVE to clean. My mom would disagree with me but when I’m motivated, I clean the whole house

Favorite family recipe: My mom’s baked potato pizza and a Saltine Cracker dessert

Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island: Weirdly, probably a stranger so that I could get to know them, and we could struggle with surviving on the island together  (This question was answered in the Spring, and I have a feeling that Olga would now change her answer to Nick!)

Then fun facts about Olga:

1. Favorite type of foreign food – Thai or Mexican
2. Favorite tv shows to binge watch – I Zombie, American Horror Story, and Fuller House
3. Most unusual thing I have ever eaten – Tofu and Frog legs
4. My perfect day would be waking up early because I like to be productive. I would definitely need a cup of coffee and drink it on my front porch. If the weather was nice, I would go for a run.  I would spend tiem shopping with my friends, go for lunch to my favorite restaurant, Tequilas. After we would go back to my house and bake cupcakes and watch movies. The more coffee the better!
5. In my free time, I like to bake, fun, spend time outdoors, and enjoy community theater
6. At Karaoke night, I would sing “22” by Taylor Swift
7. The most daring thing I have ever done – waterski
8. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Italy and Paris. I want to experience the food and the culture
9. I am motivated by the unknown future. Knowing that the decision that I make now will affect my future. That keeps me focused and driven to stay on the right path
10.  My hero is my brother, Alex.  He is my hero because despite our start in life (with us being adopted) he always remains positive. He continues to amaze my family and me with how much he excels in school. His drive to succeed in life amazes me!

Dear Olga ~ Words can’t explain how much I admire you but I will try.  Thinking about you and your personality makes my heart warm and fuzzy, LOL.  I love your zest for life, your love for others, and your sweet and authentic personality.  Making others feel good about themselves is apparent in every conversation I have with you. I am so excited for what the future holds for you!  It’s going to be amazing!  XO ~ Cindy