Senior Spotlight: Prisca Yim
A 4.0+ student at Lutheran Northwest, Prisca Yim is the Lutheran Northwest Class of 2022 Salutatorian. Her future plans include attending the University of Michigan to study Computer Engineering. Prisca’s home congregation is Korean United Methodist Church of Metro Detroit. She attended St. John Rochester for grade school.
Prisca participated in National Honor Society while at Lutheran Northwest and is receiving our STEM endorsement in Engineering as well as the Academy of the Arts Endorsement in Visual Arts. At our recent Honors Convocation, Prisca was recognized by the faculty of Lutheran Northwest with a number of awards, including the Scholar Award, the Math Department Award, the Art Department Award, and the Band Department Award.
An accomplished artist, Prisca received a Silver Key in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Award Competition and had another work recognized in the Michigan Art Education Association Award Competition. This work is now on display in the John A. Hannah Building in Lansing as part of the 2022 Michigan Department of Education exhibit.
Prisca has played clarinet in the Lutheran Northwest Concert Band for four years and in Jazz Band for three years. She has competed in the Solo and Ensemble contests of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association each year and has participated in the Michigan Music Festival at the Rochester Conservatory for three years.
In addition to all these achievements, Prisca was a member of our Drama Stage Crew for four years and received a Thespian Letter as well as a President’s List Scholar Award for Drama at the 2022 Honors Convocation.
What made your experience at Lutheran Northwest special?
I loved seeing everyone have fun and enjoy their time together at Lutheran Northwest - not just students but the faculty and staff as well.
What will you miss most about your time at Lutheran Northwest?
I will miss seeing friends and helping in Drama.
Was there a teacher/staff member that had a positive impact on you?
All the teachers did! Everyone was caring and genuinely invested in the students, even if we didn’t share the same sentiments. They’ve sacrificed a lot for us. Mr. Pollatz, Mr. Davis and Mr. Topel are especially great. They helped me discover and grow in my passions.
What qualities or skills are you taking away from your experience at Lutheran Northwest?
Prioritizing my faith and the ability to work hard. I’ve also improved my art skills and learned to take time to enjoy the moment.
Parents:
Byung and Kyung Yim
Home Congregation:
KUMC Detroit
Grade School:
St. John Lutheran School - Rochester
LHNW INVOLVEMENT:
National Honor Society, Drama, Art Competitions, Band Competitions
College Plans:
University of Michigan