Denise Nixon

• Grade: 11
• School Activities: TAFE
• Hobbies: Drawing

How would people describe you as a person?

People would describe me as funny and easy to talk to.

What do you do outside of school for fun? Why?

Currently, I like to swim with my family. I like family oriented activities.

What Career would you like to pursue? Why?

I want to be a traveling nurse, because I love the idea of traveling and helping people.

When people get to know you, what are they most surprised to learn about you? 

People don’t usually expect me to be into the kind of media I’m into. I really like nerdy stuff, like Dungeons and Dragons, and drawing. People don’t really expect that from me.

What’s on your phone background? Tell us why you chose that. 

My phone background is my boyfriend, he’s been there for me through some of the toughest times in my life, and I appreciate him.

Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for. 

I have to praise myself for my art abilities, because to watch myself grow and develop over the years, I’m very proud of where I am with my drawing abilities.

Who is someone you are thankful for and why? 

I’m thankful for my mom, because she inspired me to take on my career path that I’m pursuing. And she does everything for me, she’s just the best.

What advice would you give to your younger self? 

It’s okay if people don’t like you.

What do you hope to be remembered for? 

My smile.

What’s on your bucket list? 

To travel more. I love the idea of traveling, and I want to see the world.

Favorites

• Food: Fettuccine Alfredo
• Music: Pop music
• TV Show: “The Boys”
• Movie: “Coraline”
• Book: “Animal Farm” by George Orwell
• Teacher: History teacher Stephen Murphy