Student of the Week: Anastasia Genelow

 Anastasia Genelow is a graduating in less than a month. Oh yeah, and she already has a job. To top that, Genelow is also only supposed to be a junior, but through years of constantly taking courses, both in and out of the school year, she worked through her 120 credit hours to receive her business degree in just three years.

 "As a high school senior at Crestwood High school in Mountaintop. I was eligible for duel enrollment, where a student can complete 12 credits throughout their senior year at a local college and complete a half day at the high school itself," said Genelow.

 Genelow loaded up her plate with 19-20 credits while at Wilkes and 6-9 credits at Luzerne County Community College.

 "There was always a lot of course work, but I was always someone who stayed busy at all times," said Genelow.  "So beyond school I worked full time second shift in my field at Indalex Inc. as a quality analyst."

 Through her several internships and heavy course load, Genelow earned her valuable business skills that landed her an interview and eventual job with Kraft Foods, Inc.

 "I have worked very hard and applied to dozens of companies and still feel as though the job market is slow," said Genelow.

 With a degree almost complete and a job waiting for her as soon as she crosses the stage, it only makes sense for Genelow to keep propelling her life forward. She is engaged to marry in 2011.

 For her high work ethic and success in the business community, Genelow is The Beacon's Student of the Week.

The Beacon: Describe yourself in three words.

Genelow: A leader, determined, and hard-working 

The Beacon: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Genelow: I would hope to be in upper level management at a large company.  I enjoy marketing and operations so being a head manager in those areas would be ideal. I also would like to see myself starting a business of my own. That has always been a dream of mine.

The Beacon: Finish this sentence: "My friends would be surprised to know that..."

Genelow: Their influence on my life is where my inspiration and motivation for all my goals comes from. I know I could do anything I set my mind to because they will always be there.