Sterling October Student of the Month: Abbey Zacharski

Abbey Zacharski, 17, of Sterling, is one of Sterling High School's October Students of the Month. She is the daughter of Brad and Lisa, and she has a sister, Kinsey, 15.

Favorite class: AP literature, because the teacher, Laura Carbaugh, spices up lit and keeps us on our toes.

Favorite teachers: Steve Johnson, AP chemistry, Dana Francis, AP language and composition, Alexis Rivera, AP BC calculus, and Taylor Jackson, AP U.S. History. I enjoyed every minute of their classes.

School activities: Speech team, group interpretation, contest play, band, fall play, spring/summer musical, National Honor Society, football/basketball poms, Young Doctor’s League, WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering)

Civic, church, volunteer or activities in which you participate: “Volunteen” at CGH Medical Center, member of First Presbyterian Church in Sterling

Do you have a job? Intern at the Sterling Schools Foundation

What will you do after high school? I plan to attend a 4-year university and pursue a degree in pharmacy.

What kind of music are you listening to? Broadway show tunes or alternative/indie

What is your favorite:

App: TED Talks

Food: Bagels

Game or activity: Mario Kart

Actor: Sutton Foster

Movie: "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

TV show: "Mad Men"

Do you have a hobby? Reading

One thing in your life you can't do without? Chapstick, definitely

Advice for surviving high school? Get involved in the theater department. Do it.

What scares you? Making decisions, but I’m not sure why.

If you could try any job for a day, what would it be? A movie producer with Clarissa Worcester as the director

What is the last good book you read? "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

Who is your hero/role model? Emma Watson, because unlike other young celebrities, she uses her fame to make a difference.

Is there someone you'd like to send a shout out to?To my little sister and to my favorite kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Mekeel.