Your Name
Brooke Berndt
What High School do you attend?
Mukwonago High school
Please highlight your accomplishments while in High School.
Starting with my freshman year I was on the school JV dance team. I was also in Key Club, and was involved in many volunteer hours with that. Currently, I am in AMP which is The Academy of Medical Professions, and have been a part of that since my Sophmore year. I’m also involved in HOSA and have competed my junior and senior year, qualifying for state both years, competing in medical events. I also have my CNA license, as well as my Vision Screening license that I had to train a certain amount of hours for both. At the end of my Junior year I was elected to be a Senior Influencer for a Waukesha Photographer and have been on her Influencer team all of my senior year. I have been dancing at our local dance studio, Accent on Dance, all years of high school as well.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family has always been the most important thing about me. My mom and dad, Jon and Vonna, have always been there for me and continue to support me every day. Along with my parents, I have an older sister, Breonna who I have always looked up to. She is my built-in best friend, and I’m so lucky I have such a good bond with her. I also have a dog and a cat.
What are your plans after graduation?
In the fall, I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I will be majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, in hopes of eventually receiving my Master’s degree in Speech-Langauge Pathology.
What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Fork in the Road and Qdoba
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
If I could travel anywhere I definitely would choose Italy. My mom was born there and being able to see a completely different culture and lifestyle is so interesting to me. I’m blessed enough to have been to Mexico multiple times with my family and I love getting to see how different people live. I plan on studying abroad in college, so hopefully I’ll get the opportunity to go!
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My all time favorite show is Grey’s Anatomy and I love the show Gilmore Girls too. My favorite movie is probably The Notebook.
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
The one thing that people always say to you is that high school goes by so fast. You never really believe them or you just say you want it to be fast, but I truly think it’s the fastest 4 years ever. I would tell the younger students to really live their 4 years of high school and attend every sporting event they can. I have made some of the best memories at football and basketball games and I know these things will be what I miss most.
If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
Big Brother
If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
I would have to choose Steve Carell because I love the show The Office and I know he would make me laugh. Locally I would probably choose either Fork in the Road or David Alan Alans.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
My favorite thing about our community is how friendly everyone is and how almost anyone I know is willing to help if I need it. I love knowing that I have people, outside of my family to go to if I ever needed to.
What have you done to make Mukwonago a better place?
To make Mukwonago a better place, I have done multiple volunteer experiences including helping in the food drive, and at local elementary schools.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In the future I hope that I can say I have been to another country or travel to more places. I also hope that I am accepted into graduate school, and get a job as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
What is something on your bucket list?
Something that has always been on my bucket list is going skydiving. I know this is so common and to be honest I would be way too scared to do this now, but I know I want to do it eventually, just to say I did it.
What is your go to band / singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Quinn XCII
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is definitely June. Not only is it my birthday month, but it’s also the first month of summer when it’s super nice out and everyone is in a good mood all the time. My favorite holiday is Christmas because everyone is happy and I love getting people presents. My favorite day is probably June 22 because it’s my birthday!
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Living on a Lake, Coffee, Smoothies, Boarding a flight to go on vacation
Who inspires you to be better?
So many people impact my life and inspire me but, I really think its my friends. In particular Quinn Cooper. She always puts who she love first and it really shows. She is so incredibly smart and caring. I want to be just like my best friend and I strive to be like her everyday.
Who would you like to give a Shout Out to that contributed to your success?
My Parents have always been my biggest supporters and I wouldn’t be who I am or anywhere near where I am today without them. I am so grateful for everything they do for me and I don’t say it enough. I’m so lucky to have them and I couldn’t thank them enough.
