Your Name
Grace Carman
What High School do you attend?
Mukwonago High School
Please highlight your accomplishments while in High School.
I play many sports insluding tennis (4 years, 1 Varsity), ice hockey (played for 3 years- Varsity for all, Captain 2 years), soccer (3 years), and track (2 years). Throughout my athletic career, I was named MVP of my soccer team junior year, I was awarded the Woman for Others award and the Hobey Baker Character Award by my hockey team. I also won the High School Hot Shot Athlete of the week my junior year. I am also a part of many clubs including Spanish Club (Social Media Director-Junior year), Student Government (4 years, I was Secretary, Vice President and current President), NHS (2 years, Member at Large both years), STING Cancer (Member for 3 years, President for 2 years), class officers (3 years), international club (4 years), stage crew (1 year), Academy of Medical Professions (3 years), A/V club (2 years), DECA (1 year, placed 5th at regionals) and I was one of the founders of Pep Club and the Current Social Media Director (member for 2 years). This year I was awarded the November Student of the month at MHS.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the oldest of four; I have three younger sisters (Ella-16, Lily-13, Maya-10). Ella is in high school with me (in fact, she is the Vice President of Student Government). Lily is at PVMS, and Maya is at Section Elementary. My mother, Sue Carman, and my father, Chris Carman, are the reason I am who I am today. They have taught me to be respectful and responsible. My family loves traveling to places around the world, like India and Denmark. From dance to hockey to soccer, we love supporting each other during our sporting events.
What are your plans after graduation?
Currently, I plan to attend UW-Madison or the University of Iowa, but I have not declared a major yet.
What is your favorite meal?
My favorite meal is anything pasta, mac and cheese, spaghetti, fettuccine alfredo etc.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
If I could travel anywhere in the world right now, I would travel to Bora Bora; I am sure it is much warmer there than it is here. I would want to swim in the ocean and relax on the beach.
What are your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite TV show is Outer Banks.
Who was/is your favorite teacher/coach from any grade? Why?
My favorite teacher was my 5th-grade teacher Ms. Ruland. As a 5th grader, she taught me how to show respect to those around me, from my teachers to my classmates; respect was always our first lesson learned. She was my first teacher to help me fall in love with writing stories I enjoyed and was passionate about. She helped me find and understand my passion for reading; from reading out loud in class to telling us about her newest book she was reading, she encouraged us to read to learn about the world around us. She made school fun; from her passion for teaching to her corny jokes, I thoroughly enjoyed her class. Unfortunately, we lost Ms. Ruland a few years ago. I hope she is looking down on me and is proud of everything I have accomplished; I hope she knows I still carry a large part of her with me to this day.
What is your favorite thing to do in Mukwonago?
I love going to sporting events, from watching my sisters play youth soccer to watching our football team at State, our sports community in Mukwonago is unreal.
If you were asked to give advice to the younger students at your school, what would you say?
The best advice I would give to younger students is to be involved. There are so many amazing clubs, activities, and sports at MHS. Even if you are just learning something, it is a great way to make lots of friends. There are always cool new clubs to join, and it is a way to take the stress off your plate while doing something fun.
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
If I could choose someone to have lunch with, I think I would choose Kevin Hart; I feel like I would get a good laugh. I would probably choose Blue Bay as my restaurant of choice.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
My favorite thing about our community is how everyone is connected in some way, everyone knows everyone; and majority of the community members are always willing to extend a helping hand. Also, the food in Mukwonago; from our own Kwik Trip to local businesses like David Alan Alan’s; I always love going out to get a bite to eat.
What have you done to make Mukwonago a better place?
To make Mukwonago a better place, I have run many blood drives through Student Government. I have also helped with and ran different Homecoming events such as events like the pep rally and the parade.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years I hope to have graduated college, started a family, and probably moved back to Mukwonago to raise my kids in this amazing community.
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it and why were you given it?
I haven’t ever really had a nickname. Some people either call me by my last name or by my school usuername (yes, I know, very strange).
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about learning new things. I always enjoy learning new facts and educating myself on the world around me.
What is something on your bucket list?
Something on my bucket list is watching the sunset on all 7 of the continents.
What is your go to band / singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
If I can’t decide what to listen to my go to singer is definetely Russell Dickerson.
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is June (it’s the start of summer and the weather is so nice). My favorite holiday is Christmas Eve (I love spending time with my family). The best day on the calendar is June 21st (the first day of summer, according to Google).
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I would rate sunrises and sunsets 10/10.
Who inspires you to be better?
My sisters always inspire me to be better. I hope to be a good role model for them and someone who they are proud to say they are related to when teachers and community members ask.
Who would you like to give a Shout Out to that contributed to your success?
I would like to give a shout out to both of my parents. Thank you both for always supporting me from academics to sports to volunteering. I would not be the person I am today without the kindness you have shown me and others around me.
