In February, we welcomed a new board member, WAHS alum Emily Reiter. Emily is an Executive Producer, Commercial Risk Advisor with Brown & Brown Insurance.
We sat down with Emily to learn more about her time in the district and her desire to now give back to it.
What is your history with the Wilson Area School District?
I attended school in the WASD from Kindergarten through High School education. I graduated as Valedictorian of the WAHS Class of 2015.
What is your fondest memory from your time as a student?
My fondest memories from my time as a student are centered around art class and the WAHS Drama Program. I had the opportunity to be one of the first students to take Wilson’s Advanced Placement Art course and it was a wonderful experience. The relationships I formed inside the classroom with Mr. Costenbader are friendships I still cherish today. I was involved in numerous extra-curricular activities, but I most enjoyed my time outside of the classroom in the Drama Club, performing in the Freddy Awards in 2014 and 2015.
What made you want to become involved with the Wilson Area Partners in Education Foundation (WAPEF)?
WASD helped shape the person I am today. I received my Bachelors of Science at Moravian University and continued my career in Bethlehem at Brown & Brown Insurance. I have a strong connection to the Lehigh Valley and I wanted to be a part of a foundation where I could give back to my roots.
How did your experience as a Wilson Warrior shape where you are today?
My experience as a Warrior helped shape my character, as I had the opportunities to explore all my interests. I did not have to be a part of just one club, or group; instead, I was able to foster all of my interests with my friends. From Editor in Chief of the newspaper to National Honor Society President, the potential to excel felt uncapped and I was lucky to make memories with friends by my side.
What’s one piece of advice you would offer today’s Wilson Warriors?
One piece of advice I would share to Warriors today is to explore all avenues. It is important to acknowledge uncharted paths and forge your own trails. There are countless opportunities throughout the schools and joining clubs, or groups will bring new friendships and bring new skillsets.