GSP profile - Shelby Abrams

Shelby Abrams, 17, of New Castle is the daughter of Jan and Tim Abrams. Her grandparents are Don and the late Joyce Abrams, and Joan and the late Gene Rains.

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Why did you want to participate in the GSP program?

I wanted to participate in GSP because I thought this would be a great opportunity and I could experience college life.

What are you most looking forward to with the GSP program?

What I am looking forward to the most about GSP is meeting kids with the same interests as me and all the neat experiences that I will get to experience at GSP.

What do you hope to study in college?

I am really undecided as of right now but I would like to study something in the medical field.

What are your career plans after school?

I have been looking into a few occupations in the medical field such as physical therapy.

What clubs or other activities do you participate in?

I play basketball, YoCo, FBLA, Beta, FCA, National Honor Society, KYA, KUNA, a football manager and New Castle First Baptist Youth Group.

What are some of your accomplishments?

I am an FBLA officer for our schools chapter, our parliamentary procedure team placed second at FBLA regionals, and Outstanding Speaker at KYA.