Elementary School
Jr High
High School
Community College
Washington State University
100
What day was Samantha Duenich Born?
What is Aug. 16th 1990. I was born 7 weeks early and on my Grandmothers birthday!
100
What team was she put into?
What is Scream Team. I had the same teachers in a loop for the two years. I became very close to my teachers and they had a significant impact on my life and pushing me to do honors and not settle.
100
What sport did she try out for?
What is volleyball. however I did not make the team. Later with being in honors for the first time in my life I realized it was a blessing not to be on the team because I just did not have the time or dedication to continue with this intense of a sport.
100
Did she enter the program of running start?
What is yes. I chose after my first two years of high school to do the running start program and work on my AA degree at Spokane Falls Community College.
100
What did she choose as her major?
As an incoming student I pursued the hospitality industry and wanted to get involved right away.
200
Where is Samantha's Hometown and Elementary School?
What is Finch Elementary School located in Spokane, WA. I have lived in Spokane my entire life.
200
What physical activity she involved in?
What is drill team. This was where I continued dancing however, in my second year it began to become sexual and question my morals. Mid way through my second year I quit.
200
What physical activity was she in?
What is Highland Dancing. I got involved in this almost right away and was a dancer for all four years. My high school mascot was a highland dancer so I performed at School cons and events. This is where I made a lot of close high school friends most of which I am still in contact with today.
200
Where did she work in the fall as a temporary job?
What is the Display house. This was a Halloween store and a friend of the families owned the company so I worked at a temporary location.
200
What Club did she get involved in?
What is Sigma Iota. I heard about the student run club and jumped in right away.
300
Did Samantha live in the same area all throughout Elementary School?
What is yes. I lived in the same house next to the same people all throughout Elementary School. I had two friends the same age as me that lived right next door one one each side. these friends at times both impacted my life in negative and positive ways. They are part of the reason i am the person i am today. through being treated bad i learned i don't want to treat others badly. I also learned its important to care for your relationships or they wont stick around.
300
Where did she go for Christmas and New Years in Eight Grade?
What is Ecuador. For the holidays I went to Ecuador with my grandparents to meet my step family and experience the culture. This was a life changing and growing one in a life time opportunity for me. I attended school for a week and traveled around during the month I was there.
300
Where was her first job?
What is Eatza Pizza. I looked for a job forever and was always turned down because of no experience I got this job because I knew the owner from church.
300
What was the name of her first love and broken heart?
What is Derek. This was my first teenage “love” and big break up. I mention this because it was a huge life changing events for me. I was with him for a year and a half then was cheated on. Although this was a painful time I learned a lot about me and who I was.
300
Where did she go to study last summer?
What is Italy. I went on the faculty led study abroad program to Italy and studied food and wine. It was one of the most amazing experiences.
400
What Major club was Samantha involved in throughout these years?
What is Camp Fire. I had weekly meetings that my mom and grandmother were both leaders at one point in time. I attended the summer camps as well as sold candies to raise money for camp. I was a part of this for ___ years. This shaped my into a lot of things i am today it taught me how to work in a group and that i enjoy selling things and seeing my hard work pay off with the rewards. I also learned that i life leadership and i enjoy being a leader. this club really taught me a lot of skills i use in everyday life today.
400
What Club did she start at her school?
What is a Bible Study. After being told my friend and I could not hand out valentine day cards with bible verses about love on them. So we started a bible study that met once a week in the mornings before school.
400
Where did I go the summer between my Sophomore and Jr. Year in school?
What is Scotland. I was able to earn money and go to Scotland with my highland dance team. This was an amazing experience and I continued my new love of traveling and experiencing other cultures.
400
What was one of the most painful things she has ever watched?
What is death. I Watch someone who was like a grandpa to me pass away watching him take his last breath was one of the hardest things I have ever done.
400
What did she switch her major to?
When I returned from Italy I switched over to a general studies major and HBM minor because there were some business classes (accounting) I just could not seem to do well enough in.
500
What School Club was Samantha involved in throughout these years?
What is Finch on Broadway.this was a tap dancing club. For each grade there was a dance routine that you could choose to come early to school for and learn. Then perform at the end of the year. I took part in the grade group dance as well as clogging and salsa numbers. this is when i discovered my love for dancing. It is something i stuck with throughout high school and still love today.
500
What language did she become interested in?
What is Spanish. After returning from Ecuador I was in love with the languages and other cultures so I took a language class that touched on four different languages throughout the semester.
500
Where did she work her summers to raise money for Scotland?
What is the Indians Baseball Games. I was able to work concessions to raise money for myself to go to Scotland. This was another job for me and continued to get work experience.
500
Did she complete her AA Degree?
What is yes. With graduation from high school I also graduated with my AA Degree From SFCC.
500
What Club was she Vice President and next semester will be President for?
What is Eta Sigma Delta. ESD is a hospitality society that we transformed Sigma Iota into and I was in and still am an executive position for the study I love.
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