Name: Mattalin Whiteman
School: Highland High School
What are you goals for your presidency this year?
My goals for my presidency for this school year is to keep everyone in the student involved even through the distance learning.
How do you feel about your leadership team?
I feel my leadership team is very strong this year and all not only have great ideas but have the determination to see them through.
What kind of music do you like listening too?
My favorite music to listen to varies from Jhene Aiko to Trippie Redd.
Who are your inspirations?
My inspirations are Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Dr. Jennifer Muir. They both play significant roles in upholding women’s right and leading the way with new movements in today’s time.
What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is not living up to the expectations I’ve always had for myself. I am never scared to fail but I’m always scared of not knowing what do after each failure.
What motivates you to work hard?
I am motivated to work hard when I think of my sisters. It has always just been us three who had each other’s backs so everything I do, I do for them.
How would your friends describe you?
My friends would describe me as someone who is never able to be uptight because I always have to be laughing. They would also describe me as someone they know will listen and not judge about anything someone has to say.
What makes you laugh the most?
I laugh the most when I’m with my best friend and my boyfriend because we always have inside jokes that no one else understands.
What is one thing you are really bad at?
One thing I am really bad at is being able to de-stress. I always have to be doing something or else I feel like I’m behind in everything.
What is one thing you are really good at?
One thing I am really good at is being able to organize literally anything. When I feel overwhelmed I will literally organize anything and everything until it looks brand new.
What shows are you binge-watching?
I’m currently binge watching The originals for the 4th time.
What is your favorite season?
My favorite season is fall because it’s not hot but it’s also not too cold.
Who are some of your favorite teachers?
My favorite teachers are definitely Mrs. Slagle, Mr. Lundin, Miss Saldana, and MBS. All of these teachers have made it feel less like school and more like home. They each made my years through Highschool less stressful by knowing I could talk to anyone of them when I needed to rant or needed advice.
What has been your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject in school has been math. It gets hard sometimes but it’s fun when you’re able to solve a problem and actually understand how you got your answer.