Dover senior eyes National path

by Sarah Rodriguez
The Presidency and the Press

Jess Anderson calls Nottingham, New Hampshire home. The forest terrain, roaming cattle, and large rocks for “bouldering” has provided adventurous opportunities which has fed Anderson’s passion for animals and nature. “I would love to work for National Geographic,” Anderson said with a taste of excitement. “Writing for a magazine as an investigative journalist would be an amazing job.” She said she would make it her responsibility to share the different cultures with the world. Before she can change how the world can see itself, Anderson has one more year to complete at Dover High School.

Her final year will be the busiest one yet from taking multiple Advanced Placement classes being part of the Bagpipe Band. “[High school] is what you make of it,” Anderson replied after thinking about the challenges to come. The AP classes are in preparation for college. Every AP test passed translate to money saved next year at the college she decides to attend, which is one step closer to working for National Geographic. Anderson is no stranger to extra curricular activities. Anderson runs cross country and track for Dover in addition to being a true scholar in the classroom. She also participates in a bagpipe band she would introduced to by her brother and friends. “I tired color guard, but decided to put up the pipes,” Anderson stated. After classes and practices, Anderson volunteers at the local animal shelter. “It is the best thing I have even done,” Anderson explained. “I wanted to help. I would do anything to help.”