Marshall County High School’s Amelia Boone, a dedicated senior with a fervor for exploration, is committed to weaving her love for travel into her future career in nursing.
Named this week’s Murray State University Teen of the Week, Boone boasts an impressive 4.2 GPA while actively participating in various extracurriculars, sports, and advanced courses. Engaged in clubs like the Student Council and HOSA, Boone also assumes leadership roles as the captain of both the soccer and basketball teams. However, it’s her involvement in the Eagle Scouts that truly resonates with her passion for travel.
“Traveling was a really big part. Like, my family always loves to travel. We go everywhere together,” Boone expressed. “And family vacations are one of my favorite things to do. Scouting is very important to me, because we were the first girl’s troop in western Kentucky, and just paving the way for other girls and being that person for them to look up to was really important to me.”
While Boone initially considered a career as a veterinarian, she ultimately decided on nursing, drawn to the prospect of caring for others and finding fulfillment in the medical field. With aspirations to attend Murray State University for her nursing degree, Boone plans to seize the opportunity to study abroad during her college journey.
“At first, I thought I’d want to be a veterinarian,” Boone recalled. “But then I realized how much longer I’d have to be in school. I want to go ahead and get started with my life and not be in school for 12 years. So, nursing, I like taking care of people and being there for people wherever they need it. So, nursing was a great way to do that. And I’m also very interested in the medical field.”
Boone’s academic excellence and commitment to her goals have not gone unnoticed by her teachers. John Clayton, a faculty member at Marshall County High, commends Boone’s dedication to her studies and her willingness to tackle challenges head-on.
“Amelia stands out,” Clayton praised. “She’s quick to adapt to new tasks, focuses on getting things completed, and willing to do additional work to demonstrate mastery.”
Looking ahead, Boone encourages her peers to embrace uncertainty and seize opportunities without hesitation.
“If you’re concerned about things that haven’t even happened yet, you’re not actually living,” Boone advised. “So don’t be scared of the unknown. Take that step, go for that sport, do that interview, anything.”
