Natasha is the daughter of Leif and Amanda. Natasha credits their family with teaching her how to be a good person and instilling strong virtues, “My family has taught me how to be a good person. They have taught me many virtutes. They have encouraged me in everything that I do. I enjoy watching sporting events with my family. I also enjoy going out to eat with them, and exploring the outdoors.”

When Natasha was asked about her favorite class, chemistry stood out. "My favorite class is chemistry because it was a class that challenged me, but I still was able to understand and enjoy the class. I think the thing that made chemistry stand out the most was my teacher, Heidi Noerenberg. She was extremely willing to help anyone who was not 100% confident in what they were doing. That is also why she is my favorite teacher, because in her classes you will get a lot of work done, so you feel productive and accomplished. In addition to that, if you finish your work in class and have nothing else to do, she allows you to sit by your friends. She also is very approachable. She genuinely cares about all of her students. She inspires me to work hard and persevere. I suggest that other students take this class because it will give you confidence in your academic abilities.”

Natasha has been very involved in school activities, “I am in MHS, Student Council, Royal Ambassador Program, Hockey, Volleyball, and Track + Field. I enjoy MHS, Stu. Co., and RAP, because they all allow me to help other people. They all help in different ways so I feel they are all distinct. Hockey, volleyball, and track have offered me many avenues of growth both physically and mentally. Being in many sports encourages me to stay active and fit all year round. The mental aspects of every sport are unique but similar at the same time. I believe that all of my activities have been extremely beneficial in incomparable ways.”

Even though Natasha is very busy with activities at school, she still finds time to enjoy outside of school activities. “Outside of school I coach hockey, read, paint, and cook. I enjoy coaching because it is exciting to be able to be part of someone’s personal growth. Reading, painting, and cooking are enjoyable to me because they all productive pass times.”

When asked about some of her favorite memories from high school, Natasha pointed to track. "The friendships I made and the people I got to know made it unforgettable." As for the most meaningful activity, hockey took center stage. "Hockey has always been a big part of my life; I grew up with it, and it’s become a part of me."

Next year, Natasha will attend Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, to study pre-physical therapy while playing hockey. Looking ahead 10 years, she’s sees herself working in the field of physical therapy, preferably in the sports world. "Helping others recover and succeed is important to me," Natasha said.

As Natasha prepares to graduate, she has one key piece of advice for freshmen: "Find what interests you. High school can be tough, but having things to look forward to makes all the difference."

With her values, determination, and diverse interests, Natasha is poised for success as she moves on to the next chapter of her life.