History
I was born on March 11th, 1990 to
Craig and Linda Nolte. I grew up in Mill Creek, WA, attending
elementary school at Mill Creek Elementary School. During my childhood
years I enjoyed playing video games, biking, computers, traveling, and
hanging out with friends. In fourth grade I went with my family to St.
Lucia in the Caribbean, where I experienced one of my most memorable
trips. In fifth grade I got my first job as a route carrier for the
Mill Creek Enterprise, which is a local weekly paper run by The Everett
Herald. During my time with the paper, I was awarded twice "The Carrier
of the Year" for my excellent service. I went to Heatherwood Middle
School, where I was involved in Tech Club and Science Club. During 8th
grade I went on a mission trip with my church to Mexico. On the mission
trip I worked clearing out fields and working with the local children
at an orphanage called Rancho De Sus Niños in Tecate.
I went
on to Henry M. Jackson
High School where I played on the JV Tennis team. While at Henry M.
Jackson I enjoyed studying Spanish, as I completed 3 years of studying.
My Freshman
year I went to Chile on another mission trip. During this mission trip
I stayed with locals in the town, which was a great
cultural experience for me. The mission team helped build a soccer
field in the
back of a church, providing the church with more ability to extend
their outreach program. I loved the people, the places, and the
experience in Chile. Later that year I went on a Cruise with my family
to Mexico, where we all had a an amazing time. During my Junior year
quit my paper route and got
a position working at Circuit City selling computers, where I learned
valuable sales and customer service experience.
I
enjoyed my
time at the High School, but
decided that I was better fit in a more challenging environment and
joined Running Start. I went to Cascadia Community College for just
over a year and then continued at Edmonds Community College. During my
Junior year Summer I quit my job at Circuit City so that I could go on
a few church trips and attend a conference. I went with Canyon Hills
Community Church to a kids camp called Camp
Berachah in Auburn, WA where I helped be a camp councilor. After that,
I went with the same church to Wenatchee, WA on a kids mission trip
where we worked long hours helping the homeless. When I got back, I
went
with a group of youth from the Snohomish County Federated Health and
Safety Network to a leadership conference (CADCA NYLI) in Tucson,
Arizona where I learned priceless skills and strategies of community organization.
Throughout
my life my family has
always been very important to me. I have my mother and father to thank
for raising me the way that they
have and always being there for me no matter what. My sister, Kristen
has also been very supportive of me, always there to help me with my
tough coursework. My grandparents Bob and Shirley Warren have always
brought great joy to my heart. I have a lot of great childhood memories
taking trips with them. My grandparents Lloyd and Jackie Nolte have
always been great in supporting me at all times. I have great memories
of our family get togethers growing up at their house.