Coffee Chat: Lauren Krueger
Published 11:25 pm Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Address: Dowagiac
Occupation: Fulltime engineering student
Family: Parents, David and Debra Krueger; sisters, Kristin and Jessica Krueger
Where are you from originally? Lemont, Ill.
When did you move here? 2005
To what clubs/church do you belong? Holy Maternity of Mary, charter president of DUHS Interact Club, Student Senate, National Honors Society
Education: Union High School co-salutatorian, Southwestern Michigan College, in September will attend Michigan Technological University.
What do you hope to do? I hope to be working for a large engineering firm as a civil engineer.
If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would pay off the rest of any of my parents’ medical bills and any other bills and donate the rest of the money to a scholarship for Dowagiac seniors who show good involvement in their communities.
What’s something most people don’t know about you? My parents are my motivation to become successful in life.
Favorite food? All Mexican and Italian foods
Last book you read? “Frank Talk, How You Can Make a Difference” by Frank J. Devlyn (Rotary International President 2000-2001).
Favorite TV show? “Big Bang Theory”
Where would you go on your dream vacation? Private resort in Hawaii
Pet peeve? When people lie.
Best advice you ever got and who gave it to you? Don’t ever settle for good, strive for great — Chris Craft.
What would you want on your tombstone? She doesn’t give in. She doesn’t give up. And she never takes no for an answer.