Ames Senior Says: Do Something That Terrifies You

Originally ran May 25

said goodbye to more than 300 graduates this year. Here's a bio on one of them, Katrina Cherie Henderson, who was one of four seniors invited to speak at the Ames High School graduation May 20.

Name: Katrina Cherie Henderson

College: University of Washington

Major: Psychology (subject to change) with a minor in French.

Career Aspirations: Unsure

Best High School Memory: Playing four-square in the courtyard with the Seniors of 2011 and Mr. Webb.

Knowing what you know now what advice would you give yourself on the first day of high school: Don't be afraid to do something that terrifies you. Join clubs, join sports, try hard to be less shy and talk to people. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt, because you otherwise might miss out on truly amazing people.

What points did you make in your speech: It is okay to not know exactly where you're headed, or exactly what you want to be when you "grow up." Life is always changing and there is a great deal of opportunity lying ahead of us.