Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School celebrates the multi-talented Rachel Ferguson. If you’ve been in our building, you’ve probably seen the hand lettering work of Rachel in the middle school hallway or in Mr. Kullman’s office. Rachel has talents across the board she is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society, played 4 years of tennis, earned the Society of Women Engineers Marie Curie Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, Student Council Vice President, and coordinated Red Cross Blood Drives. We could have asks any number of people to tell us about Rachel, including first grade teacher, Mrs. Ferguson, who also happens to be her mother, but we chose Laker art teacher Mrs. Ribits:  

Ferguson’s first Laker school photo

“Rachel is a very talented artist and musician. It’s has been wonderful to have her in my art classes and in the NAHS. All of her art work has been outstanding and and a highlight in all of the art shows that we have had at OLL. She has helped me with show cases, displays, her famous script handwriting and all things creative in my class, always encouraging others and leading in any challenges that might come up in art!”

Q & A with Rachel Ferguson

What college will you be attending?
Oakland University

What is your goal career?
Physician Assistant

What is your favorite subject?
Biology

Who is your favorite teachers?
Ms. Zaleski and Mrs. Piot

Describe yourself in one word:
Determined

What advice would you give to underclassmen?
Everything will work itself out even if it seems like it won’t

Who is your favorite saint?
Saint Agatha of Sicily

What is your favorite quote?
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. -Isaiah 43:2

What will you miss most about Lakes?
Driving to school every morning with my sister