Hardworking Jaelyn Silfies student athlete committed to West Chester University for softball and will major in nursing. She has been a staple to her softball team as a pitcher and leads her teammates as a captain.
What are your favorite classes? What was it about these classes that thrilled you?
My favorite classes were Spanish 1 and 2. These were my favorite because it was easy work and the teacher Mrs. Menino was personable and funny. She made learning a new language fun and exciting. The lessons really helped me understand the culture as well.
What are some positive adjectives that your friends would use to describe you?
Some positive adjectives my friends would describe me as funny and loyal. They would use these adjectives because I can always make my friend laugh in difficult situations, I also will defend my friends no matter what.
What are your plans after high school (college, military, career path, etc.)? What do you hope to study? What career(s) appeal to you. Why?
I am fully committed to West Chester university, I will be playing softball and studying nursing. I hope to be a critical care nurse.
Describe, in detail, your ideal life 10 years from now.
I want to live in North Carolina or Florida, somewhere warm. I want to live in a barn-type house with lots of land within a 30-minute drive to the beach. I expect to have 2 cats and 2 dogs along with 3 kids and a husband.
What is your best high school memory and why?
My best high school memory is winning the Colonial League championships for softball in 2022. This impacted the team’s career because it was such a good dynamic and we won by doing what we do best. The feeling of working so hard and winning won’t ever be beat.
If there were a movie made about your high school days, what would be the title and which actor would play your part? Why?
The movie I would pick is “Super Bad.” I pick this movie because it describes finding your real friends while also having fun and sticking with those friends through thick and thin. I wouldn’t choose a specific actor because they are all going through the same experience.
Which event/events will you miss the most and why?
I will miss football games the most. I just loved when the whole community came together and cheered on our hard-working football team. No drama mattered because we were all rooting for the same team and people. Each theme was so fun to dress up as and as one of the Quarry Crew leaders it made it extra fun picking those themes.
Which music would be the soundtrack to your high school career and why?
I would not choose a band but if I could choose an album, it would be “For all the Dogs” by Drake. I would choose this because it shows Drakes experiences and his take on how to deal with life and its hardships.
What is your favorite quote to live by and why?
My favorite quote to live by is “Everything happens for a reason.” This quote means a lot to be because I truly believe in that. I believe that God has a plan, and it will work out for everyone. I have this quote tattooed on my body just as a reminder.
Who will you remember most in Bangor (shoutout a friend(s)) and why?
I will remember my friend Payton. She is a sophomore and even though she is younger she has given me some of the best advice ever. She is a genuine friend and will always have a place in my heart.
Who is your biggest mentor (shoutout a teacher/coach)? Why?
My biggest mentor is myself; I believe that being your own mentor is the best thing to do. If you apply yourself and set expectations it will work out because you can change and reach your goal at any given moment. My friends and family of course are mentors too, but I think only you can make a change within yourself.
What activities (sports, clubs, jobs) have you done throughout your high school career?
Softball and Quarry Crew leader.
Which of these activities is your favorite and why? What was/is your position in the activity? Why did this activity matter to you so much? List any accomplishments. (Feel free to answer with more than one activity; please specify)
My favorite is softball. Since I am committed to softball for college, I have been working extra hard and my coaches and teammates give me endless support and I feel so accepted and loved when I am there. We won the Colonial League Championships, and it was truly a magical moment for our team.