Howdy- Emily Chavez

My name is Emily Chavez and I'm a junior in the Liberal Arts Academy at Henry Clay High School. I am very social and out spoken person, and I love nothing more than spending time with my friends. I have a thing for politics, writing, and sports. I swim for Henry Clay High School and previously have swam year-round on a club team for 10 years. Swimming has always been a part of my life and the feeling I get when I race is unlike anything I can put into words. 

My family has moved a lot- I've lived in Indiana, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota and now Kentucky. I love each of these places for tons of different reasons, but Florida was my favorite. I hope to one day return to Florida, with my dream school being the University of Florida. I also really like the University of Central Florida and Fordham University in New York.

I really like being involved in politics, and I am the VP of Henry Clay Young Republicans. It's fun to help go door-to-door and phone bank, because you know what you're doing is affecting your community.  

Writing is what geeks me out. I have my own Wordpress blog and I also write for the Smart Girls Group, an empowerment program for women around the world. Writing has become a huge part of who I am. I went to the Summer Journalism Institute at UF this summer where I think I really solidified my goals for what I want to do in college. The picture below I took at UF this summer and I think it represents what an important part of who I am.

I would really like to go into sports writing or broadcasting, and maybe even a public relations job. Sports, especially football, are a big aspect of my life. I am a die hard Denver Bronco fan as well as Florida Gators. My dream job would be to work for either of those programs.

My favorite website is the Smart Girls Group, because I think it's an incredible resource for young girls and I am very blessed to be a part of it.