Your Name
Ella Cuneo
What High School do you attend?
Saratoga Springs High School
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My parents are Julie and Brian Cuneo. I am the youngest of four, my oldest sibling Kathryn 23 attended Cornell University and rowed there, my other sister Claire 21 is currently attending St. Bonaventure and runs there, my brother Paul 19 is a freshmen at Syracuse University where he rows.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan on going to Colgate University and majoring in English and Creative Writing. I would also love to play club tennis there!
What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love Rhea and Cantina!
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would travel to the south of France. I would love to see the nature there and the architecture in the summer! I also love swimming.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love the Hunger Games, Gossip Girl, and Outer Banks.
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
I would say to relax more and take classes that you are interested in instead of the default classes! Clubs are a good way to make friends and build relationships with teachers.
If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
Gilmore Girls
If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
I would pick Michelle Obama because I am inspired by her and her advocacy for women’s rights. I would have lunch at Mrs. London’s because their croissants are super good and it would be a good place to talk.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
I love the downtown area and how everyone is connected and supports each other.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I hope to be still at school or attending an internship at a publishing company.
What is something on your bucket list?
Cliff jumping
What is your go to band / singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Lumineers
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December. Christmas. The best single day is July 1st because it is the perfect summer day and it officially marks summer.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sunrises on beaches
Who inspires you to be better?
My mom because she went back to law school after having four kids and continues to inspire me with her advocacy.
