Voices Ringing
Ruth Poling '26: Student of the Week, September 11, 2024
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Ruth Poling ‘26, Charity House member and St. Luke School alumna, with Ms. Brooke Butler ’17
Ruth’s kindness, dependability, musicianship, and service to the Marching Band this year make her an outstanding student who truly represents what it means to be a Patriot 24/7.
-Ms. Brooke Butler '17
Favorite Restaurant:
Buffalo Wild Wings
Favorite Movie:
Anastasia
Place you'd love to travel:
Peru
Activities you participate in:
I am in the Marching Band, Drama, Balloon Club, Spanish Club, and Mass Choir.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the really supportive community!
What should school "do" for you?
School should teach you things that will benefit you later in life, and give you self-confidence to make mistakes.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to be successful and spend time with my family.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
Something that I learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle is that everything will get better if you keep going.
How do you like spending your free time?
In my free time, I like to play the clarinet, read, be outside, and sing.