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Meet Future Student – Helene Johnston

Helene Johnston

Hometown:

  • Hendersonville, North Carolina

What school will you graduate from:

  • West Henderson High School

What is your Intended Major:

  • Paper Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering

Why did you Choose NC State:

  • I used to live in Raleigh and my mom and dad graduated from NC State, so it has always felt like home.

What activities did you participate in during high school? What was you favorite and why?

  • I am part of the National Honor Society, Varsity Science Olympiad team, Editor-in-Chief of my school’s yearbook, have been in countless musicals, and have competitively clogged for 11 years. My favorite extracurricular activity is clogging because it has given me a home away from home.

What are you most excited about as you head to NC State?

  • I am most excited to live on my own and explore Raleigh.

What are you most nervous about as you head to NC State?

  • I am nervous that I won’t be able to find my classes.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

  • I am part of the 2020 All American Clogging Team!

What are you going to miss from home?

  • I will miss my mom. I will not miss living in a small town.

What is your favorite quote?

  • “You jump, I jump Jack!” -Rory Gilmore