Student loves dancing, healing others
Monday, May 3, 2010 | By
Paula Cobler
<p>Kimberlyn Garcia, a senior at Westside High School in Houston, loves to dance.</p>
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<p>“I mostly do modern and contemporary dance,” she said. “It’s a way of showing my feelings, who I am.”</p>
<p>The prospect of being one of the first students to dance into the University of Houston-Victoria as a freshman got her attention when she first saw a brochure.</p>
<p>“I’m going to be a pioneer student for all of the rest of the generations to come,” she said.</p>
<p>Garcia plans to major in biology and eventually go to medical school.</p>
<p>“I’ve been dreaming of becoming a doctor ever since I was 7,” she said, noting she wants to be a pediatrician and help children suffering from diseases.</p>
<p>Along with dancing, she’s a member of the Health Occupation Students of America, an organization for students going into healthcare. Students attend conferences and competitions.</p>