“I’m In”
Senior Parker Cook will attend Penn State Altoona after graduation. In this senior special blog, Cook discusses her excitement for the university’s music and theater programs, and why she’s looking forward to her future.
Senior Parker Cook will be attending Penn State Altoona after graduation. She plans on majoring in marketing and minoring in theater.
Q: What college will you be attending?
A: Penn State Altoona
Q: Why did you decide to go there?
A: I chose to go there because it is close to home. I can also do the 2+2 program and transfer to University Park Campus for my last two years.
Q: What are you majoring in or planning on studying in?
A: I will be majoring in marketing with a minor in theater.
Q: Will you be participating in sports/extracurricular activities?
A: I plan to participate in music and theater activities on campus.
Q: What excites you the most about college?
A: What excites me the most about college is the freedom in my schedule. I will get to spread out my classes and set my own schedule.
Q: Is there anything about college that intimidates you?
A: I think the thing that intimidates me the most about college is getting to know a whole new set of people. I have been within the same district my whole life and practically grew up with the people here at AAHS, so it will be a different experience for me getting to know the students at a new school.
Q: What other colleges were you looking at as other options?
A: I was pretty set on Penn State from the beginning.
Q: Why did you think this college was the best choice for you? What about the school interested you?
A: I think this is the best choice for me because I will be saving a lot of money in housing by living at home. I love the community here and I didn’t feel I was ready to leave yet.
Q: How do you feel about senior year ending so soon?
A: I am getting very sentimental about the end of the school year and reflecting on the last 13 years here. I will definitely miss my friends and teachers here, but I am also excited to start a new season in my life.
Q: What do you think will be the biggest difference between high school and college?
A: I think the biggest difference between high school and college is the responsibility that is placed on students.
Hello, I'm Destiny and I'm a Senior at AAHS. This is my third year writing for Mountain Echo. I wrote for the AAJHS Livewire during my freshman year. My...
Vicky Plummer • Feb 25, 2022 at 3:07 pm
Parker this is the beginning of the rest of your life! Take each day as it comes, take your time and explore what life has for you! You have a community of loving, faithful and caring people behind you! If you ever need anything all we are all here for you! In the words of Wilma Flintstone “charge”, and I don’t mean credit cards! Lol
Fran Chadick • Feb 25, 2022 at 2:53 pm
My son and his girlfriend both attend PSU Altoona, nice quiet campus . Great choice Parker!
Jeanette Morrison • Feb 25, 2022 at 2:16 pm
Your grandpa and I are very proud of you. You have come so far and the adventures ahead of you will be exciting. We love you.