Me

     I, Jacqueline Ariel Kromash, like to think of myself as a JAK of all trades. I like to believe that what makes me stand out is not a star performance as an athlete, musician, or student, but a unique combination of talents and interests that are all of importance.
     Thus far in my short life, society would like to categorize me as a student, a senior in high school to be specific. I attended Franklin Fine Arts Center for elementary school, and Whitney Young for middle and high school. In school, I have been trained that good grades will get me far in life, and so I try my hardest in every class to get the highest grade possible. And it's worked pretty well. Outside of school however, is where I form am able to make personal decisions and build my character.
     One of my most prominent passions is dance. I didn't start dancing until about 5th or 6th grade, but I had always been interested in performance arts and activities such as acting, ice skating, and gymnastics. My love of dance blossomed even further when I came to the academic center and now I am a member of Guys and Dolls, and I take classes at the Chicago Multicultural Dance Center 4 days a week. I want to continue my study of dance throughout college.
     My favorite school subject is math, at which I have always excelled. I am on the WY math team, and am considering the possibility of majoring in math.
     Reading is my most unorganized outside of school activity. I love to read for pleasure, but don't enjoy the sickening levels of questioning and analysis that comes with reading for school. I read fantasy, science fiction, and social evaluation books. Some of my favorites include the Harry Potter series, the book Half the Sky, and many of Malcolm Gladwell's books.
     I have attending JCC's camp Chi in Lake Delton, WI since 5th grade. It is a Jewish camp at which I have made some of my closest friends, some of whom are from all over the world. This past summer was my first summer as a counselor for camp.
    Horseback riding is a hobby of mine that I love, but has taken a back seat to dance and school. Growing up, I had a friend whose family owns a  horse farm in Crete, IL where I used to ride every weekend. Now I only go a few times per year, but still enjoy it immensely.
     Some interesting facts about me are that I can burp on command, and have a deep love for everything Beyonce. My favorite tv shows include Breaking Bad, Orange is the New Black, House, Bones, Numb3rs, Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother, and Big Bang Theory. I hope to go to medical school to become a surgeon after college.
     While brief, this description gives a pretty good overview of who I am and what I want to be.