Throughout the 2016-2017 school year, the HHS Clarion will be interviewing students from the senior class. Next up, is senior Catherine Van Der Werf.

Clarion: What is your favorite memory of Hawthorne High School?

Catherine Van Der Werf: My favorite memory was Ms. Murphy’s Period 7 class Freshman year.

Clarion: Who are your favorite teachers?

Catherine Van Der Werf: My favorite teachers are Ms. Tullo and Ms. Murphy. Ms. Tullo has been there for me and I have had her twice. Ms. Murphy and I have a close teacher-student relationship and I adopted my dog from her.

Clarion: What is the biggest change at HHS in your past four years?

Catherine Van Der Werf: We have had a new VP every year except freshman year.

Clarion: What do you want to do in the future?

Catherine Van Der Werf: I would like to peruse nursing or write a book..

Clarion: Do you have any advice for Underclassmen?

Catherine Van Der Werf: Keep your grades up and don’t be lazy because it wont be easy when it comes to college.

Clarion: Do you have any last words?

Catherine Van Der Werf: Take care of yourself and if you ever need help, be sure to ask, there will always be time.