Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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School activities, volunteer work keeps junior Charissa Higgins busy For Charissa Higgins attending school means more than just enrolling in classes, it means being actively involved in numerous activities. Higgins was actively involved in volleyball, basketball, swirnmming, concert choir, girls' ensemble and National Honor Society. During her sophomore year Higgins was a letterwoman in volleyball, basketball and swimming. Last swim season Higgins had a qualifying state time for the 50 yard freestyle. Outside of school Higgins coached soccer for the Special Olympics and particiated in church activities. Working with the Special Olympics brought much gratification to Higgins. She was recognized by the chairperson of the Special Olympics for her outstanding service and received a certificate. I enjoy helping people who can not help themselves, she said. Participating in the Angelic Messengers for Christ, an organization affiliated with her church. They are involved with visiting the elderly and sick. Supporting Charissa in her endeavors is her grandmother. My grandmother ex- pects me to be involved and do well in my activities, Higgins said. Personal qualities of being very athletic, involved in school, and helpful to others are definite- ly ones to describe Higgins. Although her future plans include being a fashion mer- chandiser, for now Higgins will continue being a service to others and her communi- ty. -Stefcny VonScoyk Playing basketball is just one of several sports in whichjunior Charissa Higgins has lettered, Besides school activities, she is actively involved in many social and church activities,

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