Town of Webb senior Nicole Redpath has lived in Old Forge for the past six years, having arrived from Sarasota, Florida.
This fall, she is headed to Buffalo State to dual major in Chemistry and Forensic Science.
“I chose that because I have always been really good at science; and I am always asking, ‘Why’ for everything; just seemed like a good fit,” she said.
Nicole’s favorite class is Art.
“It’s an opportunity to let myself go a little bit. I can focus on one thing, and it’s quiet,” she said.
Her favorite teacher is Ms. Brownsell. “She is also my coach, and she is like a best friend,” she said.
Nicole is a member of the senior chorus.
This spring, she had the role of Ms. Jones in the play ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.’
She is a member of Varsity Club, Key Club, Drama Club, Art Club, and she is the photographer of the Yearbook Staff.
Outside of school, she admits she is addicted to Netflix.
Nicole also hikes a lot, canoes and fishes.
Also in her spare time, she enjoys photography and drawing.
She enjoys all music, but says country is her favorite.
Nicole’s parents are Gail and Rich Chapman.
Rich is the golf pro at Thendara Golf Club, and Gail bartends and waitresses at the Golf Club’s restaurant.
Nicole has one brother and one sister, Paitin and Tayler.
Previous summers, she has worked at the Thendara golf course and Adirondack Cafe.
She also instructs golf clinics in the summer.
This summer, she plans to focus on her golf course work.
Nicole said her mother has influenced her most in life.
“She has always been a really strong person. She was always really set in her values, and that’s the way I want to be,” she said.
Nicole has two cats and a guinea pig. “I will miss them a lot when I leave,” she said.
Her favorite memory was performing in the play Anything Goes. “I [participated] in all the plays, but Anything Goes was my favorite,” she said.
“I am going to miss how close everyone is, and how everyone will help you out of a jam,” she said.
Nicole said she is looking forward to graduation to get out and start her life outside of Old Forge.