Many students here at ONW you know because of the sports they play or
the clubs they are apart of but you never really get to know what they do
outside of the classroom.
“…..” Carly Stroup said.
Church
Stroup goes to
Westside Church and every Wednesday night she
attends youth group for an hour and a half talking about mission trips and
other activities to help out the community.
"A attend youth group which is every wednesday night where we make plans about our upcomingStroup said.
mission trip this summer to Ecuador,"
These mission trips can occur any time throughout the year
but this circle of friends enjoys going during the summer to experience more
time than they would during the school year.
“We go to Ecuador because its a third world country that doesn't receive as much relief that other third world countries might get and it gives me and the other people that go to church with me pride and a feeling of accomplishment,” said Stoup.
On top of these mission trips she also is involved in
(Insert other things she likes to do during church.
"In church we don't just go on mission trips, we also have ” Stroup said.
Being involved in all of these activities makes her
relationship with her life leader like a mother daughter friendship.
"My life leader and I are very close, she's come to many of my diving and gymnastics meets, and she's also a big part of my life not just religiously,” said
Stroup.
Church has inspired her in many ways and also helped her
balance her schoolwork and her extracurricular activities.
"Its very hard to balance school, gymnastics, diving, and church at the same time, but church is something thats very important to me so I some who always make time for it,” Stroup said.
Gymnastics and Diving
Stroup is a major part of the Gymnastics and Diving team
here at Olathe Northwest. She was apart of the gymnastics team who placed 2nd
at state and is very close to qualifying for state in diving as well.
She has been apart of the gymnastics team for three years and the diving team for two.
Having to balance all of these activities can seem hard but
Stroup has gotten it down to an art.
“School always comes first. Then church, then sports; Thats how it should be” said Stroup.
In the Future
Overall, Stroup is a diverse individual involved in many
different things and will carry on her legacy throughout her senior year.
“I'm excited to finish out my senior year at Olathe Northwest and finish all four years in gymnastics, but also complete diving for the years I've competed,” Stroup said.
