University High School Student Spotlight - October 28, 2021

High School Honoree – Kaylee DeGennaro

From the day she enrolled in class, Kaylee has put in 100-percent not only toward learning the material, but she also has tried to help in any ways that she could. Her kind and generous behavior is noticeable. For example, last quarter when many students were quarantined and missing school (this can be especially challenging when enrolled in difficult classes as each concept is built on the previous day’s learning), Kaylee took the time to take down detailed notes and take picture page-by-page of each day’s notes and email to the teacher.  This allowed the teacher to then send the notes to students who missed the class for those days. Kylee is a young person of high integrity, is dependable, and is also an outstanding student!

Getting to know Kaylee DeGennaro:

• You only get to use one phone app for the next year. Which are you using & why? “I would choose Pinterest because of the inspiration it provides in many aspects of my everyday life. I enjoy the diversity of the photos which help me organize my goals!”

• What is your go-to music/playlist? Why is it your favorite? “My go-to playlist would have to be my “French Café” playlist because of the peaceful environment it creates while I am studying, researching, or living in general.”

• Describe your favorite subject in school. What makes you enjoy it the most? “My favorite subjects are math and AP Seminar. I love math because of the challenge presented in learning new concepts and the feeling of accomplishment when I perform well. I also love AP Seminar because my classmates and I get to analyze real-world problems and ask serious questions on them. I feel that the research and my awesome teacher are preparing me immensely for college and the real-world!”

“Kaylee is always the first to submit any work assigned. I am positive she exhibits this good behavior in all her classes as well,” said Chemistry teacher Mahua Chakraborty. “Anytime if I get busy with students in class, she is ready to help other students to whom I was not able to attend. I am so privileged to have her in my class this year.”