Posted on Nov 30, 2014 in
HIGH SCHOOL HOT SHOT
Kymberli Ann Russo
By Joan Frances –
George Bush High School continues to graduate seniors of high caliber and excellent credentials. With a diversified curriculum, students choose academic and extracurricular activities that enhance their high school experience. Kymberli Russo is a talented senior with an impressive high school career.
Kymberli is a musical artist who has been a part of the concert and marching band all four years as a clarinet player. As a freshman, Kymberli advanced to 4A Area. This past year, she advanced to State Solo Ensemble and scored an excellent rating in Division II. She was awarded marcher of the year as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She was the clarinet squad leader as a sophomore and section leader as a junior. In addition, Kymberli loves to run. She joined the cross country team as a sophomore and is also a soccer player. She was the junior varsity soccer captain and awarded best defender.
Kymberli’s favorite subject is English, and she loves to read. Literature, poetry and fictional novels with adventure engage her for hours. Her favorite teacher is her cross country coach, Shannon Rideout. “He is my favorite teacher because he has inspired me and everyone he has met to be able to be the best version of ourselves that we can be, especially with the ability to have a golden mindset in life,” Kymberli explained. “He has taught us to strive for excellence in every aspect of our life and to never be complacent with just being mediocre. Not only has Coach Rideout motivated me in cross country through these three years, but he has taught me to be humble, selfless and a leader to all who are around me.”
Kymberli Ann Russo
As a junior and senior, Kymberli was selected to join an elite group in the Fort Bend District to take part in the 101 Leadership program. These 33 students were instructed on how to be effective leaders and motivators. Kymberli is very dynamic in her community as well. In 2013, she took an active role in Toys for Tots by providing Christmas gifts and necessities for needy families, raising funds, purchasing gifts and transporting furniture. Kymberli also volunteered at the Harris County Psychiatric Center delivering property to patients, as well as filing and shredding papers. She helped in the Beautification Project at George Bush High School and Target Hunger assisting in packing and distributing food. At Second Mile Mission, she organized donated clothes and packed food to hand out to those in need.
This year, Kymberli attended the Walk to End Alzheimer’s motivating and cheering on the walkers and helping set up and pack up tents, tables and chairs. Kymberli feels an important value to live by is to have a positive attitude. “Having a positive mindset before starting any task will help accomplish it with a sense of true accomplishment and mutual respect from my peers.”
Kymberli is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and Medical Professions Association. Out of 435 seniors, she ranks 30 and received an Academic Excellence award for 2013-2014. Kymberli aspires to study nursing after graduation. She is considering attending college at Texas Women’s University or the University of Houston. Congratulations on your amazing journey, and good luck on your future endeavors!
