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PCHS Class Of 2024 Senior Spotlight: Abbie Koenen

May 16, 2024

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🎓 Senior Spotlight: Abbie Koenen 🎓

Let's illuminate the accomplishments of Abbie Koenen, a remarkable member of the PCHS Class of 2024! 🌟💙

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Bonding: Abbie is the daughter of Phil and Kim Koenen. Abbie cherishes moments riding side by sides and golfing with her family, creating unforgettable memories and strengthening their bond.

🌟 Parental Inspiration: Abbie's parents serve as her biggest inspiration, constantly supporting and motivating her to excel academically and achieve her goals.

🏌️‍♀️⛳ Extracurricular Enrichment: Abbie's involvement in FFA, FBLA, Golf, NHS, and Upward Bound has not only expanded her horizons but also transformed her into a more outgoing individual, fostering new friendships and personal growth.

🏆 Proudest Achievement: Abbie's proudest achievement lies in her outstanding performance in high school golf, attending state championships all four years and continually improving her scores. Her success has even opened doors to play college golf!

😊 Memorable Moment: A heartwarming moment occurred when Abbie received a full ride to college and became a Pershing Scholar at Truman State University, a joyous occasion shared with her mom and celebrated with tears of happiness.

🌱 Personal Growth & Advice: From freshman to senior year, Abbie has learned the importance of prioritizing her own happiness and not trying to please everyone. Her advice to incoming freshmen emphasizes self-fulfillment and authenticity.

📐 Favorite Class: Any math class with Mr. Fleshman stands out as Abbie's favorite, thanks to his positive teaching style and the uplifting atmosphere he fosters.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Quality Time: Abbie's favorite pastime away from school is spending quality time with friends and family, cherishing spontaneous moments and creating lasting memories.

🌟 One Wish: Abbie's heartfelt wish is to spend a day with her late grandparents and great-grandparents, sharing with them the joy of her achievements and the milestones of her family.

😊 Three Words: Smart, Kind, Important – These words encapsulate Abbie's character and the positive impact she has on those around her.

👩‍👧‍👦 Admired Figure: Abbie looks up to her mom, admiring her unwavering support and encouragement throughout her journey, instilling in her the confidence to pursue her dreams.

📚 Future Aspirations: Abbie plans to study accounting and business at Truman State University, aiming to become a CPA while playing college golf. In 5-10 years, she envisions herself working remotely for an accounting firm while managing her own farm.

🎉 High School Experience: Abbie sums up her high school experience as eventful, fun, and exciting, filled with cherished memories and valuable lessons learned.

👨‍🏫 Impactful Figures: Mr. Waugh, Mrs. Hinkle, Mr. Fleshman, and Mr. Carleton have all played significant roles in Abbie's academic and personal development, imparting valuable knowledge and shaping her future endeavors.

👭 Missed Moments: Abbie will miss seeing her friends Dylan and Parker every day, reminiscing about shared experiences and catching up on each other's lives.

🌟 Favorite Quote: "Good things come to those who wait. But better things come to those who work for it." This quote resonates with Abbie's belief in the power of hard work and perseverance.

🎉 Congratulations, Abbie! Your dedication, kindness, and ambition make us #PutnamProud! 🎉 #PCHSClassOf2024