Name: Monika McKenna
School: Bakersfield High School
What are you goals for your presidency this year?
I would like to keep students engaged with fun activities to make this year as smooth as possible. Distance learning is difficult and there is so much up in the air with school this year. I want to try my best to keep my classmates connected to their Driller roots being away from campus.
How do you feel about your leadership team?
I am so excited to work with my team this year. Everyone has brought such creative ideas to the table already and I can only imagine what else they will come up with. They are all hard workers and have the same vision as I do for this year.
What kind of music do you like listening too?
I enjoy listening to country and pop music.
Who are your inspirations?
My inspirations are parents.
What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is failure.
What motivates you to work hard?
The goals I set for myself and the people I surround myself with push me to work hard.
How would your friends describe you?
They would describe me as outgoing, ambitious, fun, reliable, and energetic.
What makes you laugh the most?
Stories about people’s funny experiences make me laugh the most.
What is one thing you are really bad at?
I’m really bad at singing.
What is one thing you are really good at?
I’m really good at cooking and baking.
What shows are you binge-watching?
I’m binge watching How to Get Away With Murder and Reign.
What is your favorite season?
Summer is my favorite season.
Who are some of your favorite teachers?
Some of my favorite teachers are Mr. Reynier, Mr. Holliday, and Mr. Solano.
What has been your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject in school has been math.