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As graduation season arrives each year, the Pioneer features one graduate from each college and high school in the coverage area. Senior Kylee Seitz is this year’s featured graduate from
Voyageurs Expeditionary School,
which will host its commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 4.
The Pioneer provided Seitz with a series of questions to answer:
What are your plans after graduation?
After I graduate high school I plan on going to the University of Minnesota in Crookston to study veterinary science. I will spend four years there, then transfer to a different university to get my doctorate.
What piqued your interest in veterinary science?
The main reason I want to be a veterinarian is that I’ve always loved being around animals, and I want to make a difference in their lives, but I also love that it’s so diverse. You can really customize what you focus on whether you go into large animal practice, mixed animal practice, or companion animal practice. It’s just a great field.
Have you had a favorite class throughout high school?
I really enjoyed most of my science classes. I specifically liked biology because learning about how things evolve and grow fascinates me, which most likely had a part in why I want to go into veterinary science.
What activities have you participated in?
I have been in the garden club at Voyageurs Expeditionary School for quite a while, helping whenever I could. We would maintain and expand the garden, which ranged from weeding to building raised garden beds. Other than that, I got to volunteer at Great River Rescue with my school quite a bit, helping them clean the main areas and socialize the animals.
What’s been the greatest struggle or hardship you have overcome in your life?
One of my biggest struggles was having to balance work and school. I would pick up hours at work to save money, but then I would struggle to pay attention in school.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I would say my greatest achievement was learning how to balance work and school, while saving as much money as I can. I was actually able to save enough money to buy myself a car.
Who is your greatest mentor?
I would say my parents are my biggest mentors. They’ve always told me to do whatever makes me happy and how important it is to be myself. My parents have made me who I am today, and I’m grateful for everything they’ve done.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
If I have spare time in the summer, I’m normally outside sitting by the campfire or gardening. I also enjoy hiking, camping and fishing if I have someone who can come with me. In the winter, I like to go ice fishing with my family, especially my grandpa.
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