By Justin Hsieh, Co-News Editor
She cuts a striking figure. From the moment she walks into a room, the even, measured cadence of her steps and the perfect posture that emphasizes her tall stature emanate poise and elegance. Her graceful stride and imposing height are matched by her wardrobe: red heels, with a spare yet stylish skirt or shorts, and a tastefully chosen blouse. Atop it all, a slight smile radiates serenity through impeccably applied makeup. Even her name is dignified: Ella Scott-Wallace.
This is the first impression that senior Ella Scott-Wallace gives off; a distinct air of style and composure that is evident in every conversation she has. Her dignified appearance, however, is only one core part of who she is – a person with diverse interests and a character deeply grounded in passion, humor and kindness.
One of Scott-Wallace’s foremost passions is fashion, an unsurprising revelation given her artful daily wardrobe. Although her interest in fashion began in her childhood, Scott-Wallace says that she only became truly passionate about fashion in high school.
“[I like fashion because] it’s really creative, and you can express yourself so easily with fashion, and I love seeing all the trends and how they change,” she said. “I’ve wanted to do things with fashion for a while, but I just don’t have the time; I’m busy with school, but it’s something I could do in the future.”
In addition to fashion, Scott-Wallace loves the work that she does for both Baron Banner and Yearbook, which she joined in her sophomore and junior years, respectively. Her interests in writing and yearbook production stem from her middle school, where she was in both the school’s yearbook and its newspaper elective.
“In Baron Banner, I really like how we have the freedom to write about whatever we want to write about; if you’re ever just wondering something about the school you can always find out and write an article about it,” Scott-Wallace said. “And then in yearbook I really liked the atmosphere and everything; it’s a really fun class, and I like how at the end of the year you end up with a physical copy of your work.”
Beyond her specific interests, Scott Wallace is also an incredibly motivated and hard working person in general. She is taking four AP classes in addition to having a job outside of school.
“For me, my biggest influence is just always trying to be better,” Scott-Wallace said. “If I think that I can’t do something, I’ll just do it anyway to prove myself wrong; I’m just always wanting to push myself.”
Scott-Wallace credits her work ethic to her friends, whose support helps her stay motivated. She is also inspired by singer Harry Styles, whose music she listens to on a daily basis.
“I just like how kind he is; he’s always doing his best to benefit others and make them feel good about themselves,” Scott-Wallace said. “He’s become so positive the past few years and he motivates me to go out of my comfort zone and do things that I want.”
In the future, Scott-Wallace plans to start her higher education at community college in order to decide whether she wants to major in history or fashion design.