Allison Quinn sets high standards for herself. The Huntington High School is always working to accomplish a collection of ambitious goals. One of her dreams is to attend an Ivy League college, specifically, Cornell University.
Ms. Quinn is an award-winning student. She captured first place last spring in the individual documentary category for her National History Day short film titled “WASP in WWII: Shattering Gender Stereotypes.”
The teenager’s research highlighted an important facet of America’s all-too forgotten wartime history. Confronted with a massive shortage of pilots in 1942 during World War II, US officials launched an experimental program that trained women to fly military supply planes so male pilots could be sent into combat. About 1,100 civilian women served in the Army’s WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) unit before the end of the war in 1945. Although they never saw combat, their efforts proved to be essential to the successful war effort.
“I’m looking forward to all of my classes this year, especially Advanced Placement Biology and AP Psychology,” Ms. Quinn said. “I’m also glad to be continuing Spanish and I hope to earn the Seal of Biliteracy in AP this year to aid in my future endeavors.”
Ms. Quinn’s work ethic is second to none. She is very involved around Huntington High School and is always willing to try something different.
“I’m continuing with my participation in all of the Huntington High School orchestra ensembles as well as youth orchestras outside of school,” Ms. Quinn said. “I’m hoping to be able to continue to work alongside the Key Club as well as other school organizations I have participated with in the past to aid those in the community. My mind is open to whatever new opportunities come my way this year.”
The junior is fun to be around. Ms. Quinn is articulate, whether it be the spoken or written word and she’s ambitious, too. She is striving to make her time at Huntington High School count.
“As of now, I’m researching different majors and eyeing my possibilities for college, but I’m still debating what interests I will pursue in the future,” Ms. Quinn said. “Although it’s a major reach for me, Cornell is at the top of my list with CALS (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) standing out. Having a history of family members attending Cornell, I would be proud to ‘continue the family legacy’ and see where it takes me.”