SMFHS Top 10 Students: Olivia Rizzo

Today Stow Patch introduces you to Olivia Rizzo, one of the top 10 academic students at Stow-Munroe Falls High School.

Stow Patch: What was your senior year GPA?
Olivia Rizzo: 4.336

Patch: What clubs/sports did you participate in during your high school career?
Rizzo: Marching Band, All 4 years; Concert Band, All 4 years; Junior Varsity Basketball, Freshman and Sophomore years; Junior Varsity Softball, Freshman and Sophomore years; Varsity Softball, Junior and Senior years; Jazz Band, Freshman year; Science Olympiad, Junior year; Freshmen Mentor, Junior year; National Honor Society, Senior year.

Patch: What are your post-graduation plans? Are you planning to attend college or take another path?
Rizzo: I will be attending Miami University of Ohio and majoring in Biochemistry.

Patch: Who was your favorite high school teacher, and why?
Rizzo: I had two favorite high school teachers, Mr. Dean Kinkoph and Mrs. Lisa Richards. Mr. Kinkoph believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself and he was always there for me to help me make important decisions, which is truly inspiring. I was lucky enough to have Mrs. Richards for two years and she was a daily source of happiness and inspiration as she always had a smile on her face and taught me to strive for greatness.

Patch: What one piece of advice did you receive in high school that you remember to this day?
Rizzo: The best piece of advice I received in high school is to never be willing to settle for less than the best in all areas of life.