Katie Renkewitz has a very big heart who finds joy in helping those who are less fortunate and could use a warm and friendly presences in their lives. The Huntington High School senior is very secure in who she is and where she wants to go.
Ms. Renkewitz is a caring and compassionate young woman. She flies a little under the radar and doesn’t seek the spotlight. She quietly goes about her business with a sense of purpose and dignity that is hard to match.
The junior is a creative teenager and entirely capable of bringing a project from conception to completion. Ms. Renkewitz’s work is impressive and has won awards.
“Some of the courses that I’m especially looking forward to taking are Literary Fantasy and Calculus,” Ms. Renkewitz said. “Honestly, I’m looking forward to working with all of my teachers because they are all new to me.”
Ms. Renkewitz and her research partners Zadie Lauer and Gracie Renkewitz captured the US Constitution Award in last winter’s National History Day contest for their group exhibit on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. It involves complicated political campaign finance and First Amendment issues, but the group was able to develop a sensational exhibit.
Making the world a better place is an important facet of the teenager’s life. “I’m planning on getting involved by volunteering where I can, whether that’s handing out food to people in need or donating my clothes and belongings to thrift stores,” Ms. Renkewitz said.
The teenager is planning to attend community college before transferring to CUNY Hunter College in Manhattan. “As far as career paths go, I’m not too sure yet, but I’m very interested in writing and art as well as math,” Ms. Renkewitz said. “So there are many paths that I could take.”