2008 High School Division
First Place
Rebecca Anhorn
My name is Rebecca Anhorn. I am 18 years old and live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I live with my parents, my younger sister, and our dog. I am virtual-schooled - attending St. Paul's Academy - and graduate from my senior year of high school in June of 2008.
My background is German and Norwegian. I haven't really been involved in my family history; however, my grandparents are active members of the Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Germans from Russia Heritage Society. They encouraged me to enter this contest. Upon researching information for my story, I realized that I was quite interested in the history of our ancestors, and found myself attending a Germans from Russia meeting with my grandparents soon after I submitted my essay.
Some of my hobbies include reading, listening to music, watching movies, doing homework, sewing, and baking brownies. I am actively involved in my Lutheran church, and love to spend time with my friends (both in Youth Group and elsewhere).
After graduation and diploma exams, I plan on working for the summer to save money for my post-secondary education in the fall. Come September I will be attending Concordia University College of Alberta in Edmonton, where I will be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree.
