Heidi Bliss

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for" -John Shedo. I love to try new things and push my boundaries. I am a hard worker, and I love helping others in my community. My family and friends are immensely important to me, and I plan to major in Physical Therapy!

National Honor Society is how I connect to my community the most. As Public Relations Officer of my school's chapter, I get to bring new event ideas to the group, from nursing home visits and Trolley Museum cleaning days to organizing the annual Induction of new members.

As an Ambassador of the Dairy Princess's Court, I help her promote the dairy industry by attending local events and filling in when she can't make it. With Pennsylvania ranking third in dairy production, we strive to inform everyone we can about the many benefits of milk!

I love expressing myself through music-it's my happy place, my escape. I played french horn for 3 years and I've taken piano lessons since I turned 7. I like playing in recitals, but I love church services even more. I play my church's preludes and offertories, and special services when requested.

Through my high school FFA's Square Dancing Team, I was able to compete at the Pennsylvania Farm Show from 6th grade until 10th grade. After a lot of practice and work, we received first place every year except for one!

Growing up on a small farm, I learned very early on what hard work is. My sisters and I have shown goats, rabbits, cattle, sheep, and crafty projects through both 4-H and FFA. This involvement has shown me that hard work really does pay off!