Cocalico High School
Emma Gensemer
Junior
Emma Gensemer, high school junior and daughter of Kelly Gensemer, has a lot to offer with her extraneous courses and extracurriculars. This year, Emma is taking AP US Government, AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, AP Computer Science, AP Physics, German 4, Service Learning, and Linear Algebra as a dual enrollment class. Outside of the school day, her schedule is packed with extracurricular activities such as Global Scholars, Quiz Bowl, Mock Trial while also being a leader in the American Sign Language Club. Additionally, Gensemer is in National Honor Society while also being the treasurer of the German Club. One of her current projects is creating a fundraising program for UDS. Additionally, she hosts and plans the annual trivia chili night competition. Lastly, she tutors during focus for Algebra II, where she has a total of 75+ hours of tutoring.
While she is unsure of what she wants in her future as a career, Gensemer plans to acquire a PhD in mathematics with a minor in German with the hopes of doing research for a university in the math/physics field until eventually becoming a professor. Additionally, she is interested in visiting Germany for the architecture and her love for the language.
With her limited free time, Gensemer enjoys sewing, gardening and baking, where she makes decorative cakes and enjoys anything with a creative outlet. Another area of interest is video games, such as Roblox and Minecraft. She also enjoys collecting various antique objects, such as cassette tapes. A quote Gensemer favors is, “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching,” by Gerard Way. She feels inspired because she believes it is important to make the best of life and find things you enjoy; despite her packed schedule, she always makes sure to find time for hobbies and important people in her life.
Written by: Natalie Snader
Carson Weaver
Senior
As he begins his Senior year at Cocalico High School, Carson Weaver, son of Todd and Stephanie Weaver, has quite the year ahead of him. This year, Weaver is taking a heavy course load of AP Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry II, AP English Literature, AP Physics, Independent German V, Anatomy and Physiology, as well as an internship at a local dental clinic. Outside of this packed schedule, Weaver’s time will also be devoted to Mock Trial, theatre, Model UN, the quiz bowl team, the National Honor Society, Symphonic Band, and Global Scholars. On top of all these activities, Carson is also the president of Cocalico’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, as well as of the German club.
In the future, Weaver plans to become an orthodontist. To achieve this, he plans to get his undergraduate degree in biology and then attend dental school. This begins early with his internship at a dental clinic. Here, Weaver will get an understanding for how the dentistry and orthodontics world functions as well as gain credit for high school classes. If he could travel anywhere in the world, he would choose Japan. This is because he finds the concept of their city life intriguing along with the landscapes the country provides.
Outside of school, Carson enjoys many different hobbies, including collecting records, baking, and listening to music. A fun fact about Weaver is that he spent three weeks in Germany this past summer as an exchange student. His favorite quote is, “Everything will be fine in the end. If it’s not fine, it’s not the end” by Oscar Wilde. He enjoys this quote because in school, students tend to focus on the stress and negativity. But he has seen how if one is patient, things truly do work out for them. Cocalico wishes Weaver a wonderful senior year. It is clear to everyone around him that he has a big future ahead of him.
Written by: Ashton Rathman