Joan Foster

Through working with children, especially at a competitive level of swimming, I have learned how to tailor criticism to different personalities. Being on the swim team myself, I know how to motivate others to work hard through my own self-discipline and my everyday motto is never giving up, even if it seems impossible. Working with my mom in the kitchen has taught me how to be self-efficient and not rely on others to get the job done for you. When working with food, I've learned how to be sanitary and organized with produce, as well as how to clean certain areas of the kitchen.

• I am in many different clubs that typically meet once or twice a month. These clubs are the Arab-American Club, Girl Up, Spanish Club, as well as organizations like NHS, or the National Honor Society.
• Most of these clubs are involved in worldwide cultures and languages, in which I take an interest.
• In Stevenson, I am in a program called Global Ed, where students have the opportunity to learn about worldwide affairs, following the normal high school curriculum.
• I am interested in helping others, especially those in need, or humanitarian work.

• I won top 8 at the State Championships for swimming.
• I also went to Sectionals with my swim team in Indiana in 2021, representing Michigan in the process.
• Last year, I won award for SIMUN (Simulated United Nations) for one of best speakers