Star of the Week

Every week the Dart will choose one freshman and one senior at random as “Star of the Week,” in order for STA to get to know some of its students on a more personal level…everything from their current Facebook status to their hobbies.

Mary Elizabeth Gibson

Current Facebook Status: Little bits is such a brat

Grade: 9

Advisor: Jacquin/Fast

Number of Siblings: 4

Job: Babysitter

Sports: Varsity softball, freshman basketball and soccer and track in the Spring, because they said I could do both

Hobbies/Interests: I love to read and play sports

Grade School: St. Elizabeth’s

Club: Spanish club and dance club

Favorite activity at Frosh Fest: The theme skit, because we won

Favorite advisory party lunch: Mmm…Panera

Jojo’s or sack lunch: Sack lunch

Favorite room for a free: Prentiss

Yo-natural or regular vending machine: Definately regular

Favorite class/subject: Drama

How far do you drive to school: 5 minutes, about 2.6 miles

Anna Catherine Mctygue

Current Facebook Status: Pancake (singular)

Grade: 12

Advisor: Rietbrock

Number of Siblings: 0

Job: Waitress at Minsky’s in Prairie Village

Sports: Debate

Hobbies/Interests: Making Mr. Fast feel awkward, baking and the TV show ‘Millionaire Matchmaker’

Future college(s): University of Nebraska-Lincoln, SLU or Loyola-Chicago

Favorite STA memory: When Betsy Tampke farted in Mr. Fast’s class

Funniest/most awkward experience with a teacher: When I saw Mr. Himes at the Heart of America Shakespeare festival and then at Staples

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Gargallo, because she’s so cute

Favorite room for a free: Wherever Mr. Chronister is…

Favorite advisory party lunch: Breakfast foods

Jojo’s or sack lunch: Sack lunch, sorry Jojo’s

Favorite class/subject: World Faiths because it’s interesting and I like learning about other cultures…it’s different

Yo-natural or regular vending machine: Yo-natural, I love those cheddar bunnies

How far do you drive from school: Something like 1.5 miles

Car: It’s 95 Honda Accord EX a.k.a ‘the station wagon’

A handful of STA’s “Star of the Week” baby photos are provided, just like the “Star of the Week” bulletin boards you may have made in Kindergarten.