Kaia Negvesky, Valley View High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
A: Playing Mary Poppins in my high school musical was a deeply meaningful achievement. It meant overcoming years of stage fright and sparking my passion to inspire others through music education.
Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities?
A: Connecting with special needs baseball players moved me deeply. I admire their love for each other, pure joy in the game, and the inspiring and innovative ways they bring baseball to life.
Kaia Negvesky (Kaia Negvesky)
Kaia Negvesky (Kaia Negvesky)
Q: What is something you do to relax?
A: I love reading because it offers both solitude and connection. A good book in my hands gives me quiet moments to myself and also helps me to bond with friends over the stories we’ve read.
Q: Plans after high school graduation?
A: Four-year university, majoring in music education with a concentration in voice.
Q: Who do you most admire and why?
A: I admire my parents for their strong faith and how they live with integrity, kindness, and purpose. They encourage and challenge me daily, setting an example of the kind of parent I hope to be someday.
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
A: Never give up. Grace taught me to persevere and turn weaknesses into strengths. Transform failure into fire. Keep learning, growing, and letting today’s victories lead to tomorrow’s triumphs.
A little about Kaia Negvesky
Hometown: Jessup
Parents: Darren and Maura Negvesky
Some of her honors: Multiple Pennsylvania Music Educators Association placements, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society.
Some of her activities: Student council, drama club, chorus, history club, biology club, Leo Club and Aevidum.
Some of her athletics: Cross country team.
Some of her community service: Church volunteer.
What her nominator said: Her “ability to blend analytical thinking with creative expression enables her to tackle problems with precision as well as innovation. Together, these qualities — along with her academic excellence, leadership, intellectual curiosity, service, and constant drive for growth and learning — create a deeper understanding of the world.”