EMT, Monona Grove High School EMS Club President
Monona Fire Department, Monona Grove High School
Monona, WI, United States
I am Kate Walsh. I was born in NYC. I lived in Brooklyn with my parents and brother. For elementary school, I was in the Gifted & Talented program. I enjoyed Irish Dance and theater outside of school. In third grade, my family moved to Monona, WI. I joined a traveling children’s theater fourth grade through eighth. Entering high school, I joined the tennis team; playing
varsity all four years. In my senior year, I was elected captain. During my junior year, I became interested in medicine. I completed the CNA Apprenticeship Program. In the summer before senior year, I attended Madison Area Technical College to gain my EMT license. As a senior, I
I am in the Pharmacy Tech Apprenticeship Program and am studying to be a Phlebotomist. Next Fall I am attending UW Madison for a BS in Biology with plans to attend medical school. During a tennis match in my senior year, my coach collapsed and I was the first responder. I administered CPR. This experience solidified my desire to pursue a career in medicine.
High School EMS Club: An Innovative Approach to Developing a Zero-Response Time in our Community
Thursday, November 30, 2023
12:05 PM – 12:30 PM PST