by Cori Hilsgen
news@thenewsleaders.com
Lindsey Zimmer enjoys reading and writing novels. She especially likes writing her own graphic novels about super heroes, and she includes movie characters in her stories.
Zimmer is the 12-year-old daughter of Kristi and Randy Zimmer and is in sixth grade at Kennedy Community School. She has three brothers, Riley, 16, Maison, 14, and a twin brother Brandon, 12.
Fun Facts about Zimmer:
Favorite subject: Language Arts
“I enjoy reading and writing,” Zimmer said. “I enjoy writing my own graphic novels.”
Activities you are involved with:
Zimmer has been involved in many activities, including student council, Math Masters, Knowledge Bowl, U.S. Academic Triathlon, orchestra, Girl Scouts, softball and golf lessons.
She said when she goes to Apollo High School she hopes to join the volleyball and track teams.
What do you like to do in your free time? Listen to music
“I like to listen to Meghan Trainor and Taylor Swift,” Zimmer said.
Favorite song: All About That Bass
“It makes me feel like I’m perfect,” she said
Favorite movie: Happy Gilmore
“I like the part where Happy Gilmore is wrestling with Bob Barker,” Zimmer said.
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden
“I love the soup there,” she said.
Favorite food:
“My mom’s tator-tot hotdish,” Zimmer said.
Favorite saying:
“Taking it easy won’t take you anywhere.” – Anonymous
What is one of the hardest obstacles you have had to overcome in the school environment?
“Taking on more responsibility and becoming more independent,” she said.
Have you ever witnessed bullying at school?
Zimmer said she has been very lucky and has never seen bullying at school.
Favorite organization at school:
U.S. Academic Triathlon because she enjoys doing fun skits and being creative.
Do you have a teacher who has really influenced you? Mrs. (Jodie) Kragness
“She taught me to always try my best and never give up,” Zimmer said. “She also taught me to always look on the brighter side and never get down on myself.”
Favorite technology device? iPod
She likes it because it’s small and convenient to take along places and can also be used for music and other things.
Zimmer said using technology at school makes things, such as doing hard math problems, easier.
What social media options do you use? None
What do like most about your school?
Zimmer said she likes that it has nice teachers and even nicer classmates.
What do you think is the biggest challenge students face today? Asking for help
“We like to think we have all the answers,” she said.
What do you want to do when you graduate?
Zimmer said she plans to attend college and might want to attend the University of Minnesota or St. Cloud State University. She wants to study music or art and is considering becoming either a music teacher or professional photographer.
If you could change something what would it be? She wishes everyone could have their own home to go to.
If you won a large amount of money what would you do with it?
“I would donate it to the animal shelter because animals are just as important as people,” Zimmer said. “It makes me sad when I see animals that aren’t being taken care of.”
Something unique about yourself:
“I have a hat collection and it’s growing,” she said. “My favorite is a black sparkly hat I bought myself on a trip we took to Florida. People often ask me where my sparkly hat is when I’m not wearing it.”
An experience you enjoy in St. Joseph:
“Since I’ve been born, I’ve never missed the St. Joe Fourth of July Festival,” Zimmer said. “It’s one of my favorite summer activities. Last year I didn’t feel the best, so I had to leave early and that made me sad. Luckily, I was able to see the fireworks from my home and that made me feel better.”
What do you like best about St. Joseph?
“We all work together as a community,” she said.
Lindsey Zimmer is shown wearing one of her many hats from her hat collection. Zimmer enjoys writing her own novels.
