Natalie Metzger, a cheerleader for Trinity High School, in Louisville, KY. Oct. 7, 2105
Natalie Metzger, a cheerleader for Trinity High School, in Louisville, KY. Oct. 7, 2105
Natalie Metzger, a cheerleader for Trinity High School, in Louisville, KY. Oct. 7, 2105
Natalie Metzger, a cheerleader for Trinity High School, in Louisville, KY. Oct. 7, 2105
Natalie Metzger, a cheerleader for Trinity High School, in Louisville, KY. Oct. 7, 2105
Natalie Metzger, 17, is a senior at Sacred Heart Academy. Every week, “Q-Up” will publish questions and answers from a teen in our area. Want to be featured? Go to courier-journal.com/qup and fill out the form online.
PEOPLE CALL ME: Nat.
I LIVE IN: A new house on a very old street in Saint Matthews.
I ALWAYS: Put my friends and family first. They mean the world to me!
I NEVER: Treat people bad or embarrass others.
I AM MOST PROUD OF: My decision to take a chance and try out for Trinity cheerleading for senior year after playing field hockey in high school.
I READ: Historical fiction and romance.
I WATCH: “Grey’s Anatomy” and very scary movies.
MY FAMILY INCLUDES: My mom and dad and two big brothers, Barrett, 23, and Mitchell, 21. Oh, and my two dogs, Lexi, 7 and Striker, 8.
MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Fettucine Alfredo and other pastas!
I LOVE: Animals and want to be a veterinarian.
IN TEACHERS I MOST APPRECIATE: Those who truly care about their students and take the extra time to make sure the student understands the assignment.
THE PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My mom, Teresa. She has helped me so much during my high school years — in good times and in bad.
I DREAM OF: A world with no fighting and no abuse to women.
I BELIEVE IN: Helping those folks who are less fortunate and always trying to be a good person.
I WANT TO BE: A veterinarian.
I WORK: As a nanny and at Zoe’s Kitchen in Louisville.
I SLEEP: As much as I possibly can!
MY WORST HABIT IS: Leaving leftover food in my room for my dogs to find!
MY BEST QUALITY IS: I treat my peers with respect and put myself in their shoes before judging others.
IF I RULED THE WORLD I WOULD: Eliminate all violence, homelessness and hunger.
IF I WERE ON A DESERT ISLAND I WOULD WANT: My two dogs and a hammock for relaxing, plus good food.
I PLAY: Cheerleading and gymnastics (also played field hockey for five years).
ONE THING THAT MAKES ME SAD: When people make fun and talk behind each others’ backs.
ONE THING THAT MAKES ME HAPPY: Lying on the beach and feeling the sun’s warmth.