Senior Olivia Dunsmore is a brunette with big green eyes. She is not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well.

Dunsmore is always willing to give a helping hand, and she is also happy and bubbly.

As an optimist, she tries her hardest in every situation.

Her favorite quote is proof of that. It is written by Claire Cook.

“If plan A didn’t work out, there are 25 more letters, so stay cool,” Cook said.

Sophomore Jessica Wolfe noted how selfless Dunsmore is.

“She is one of the most generous girls that I know,” Wolfe said. “She is helpful and kind and is also one of the sweetest girls. She always has a way to make you smile.”

Like most teens, she enjoys watching Neflix and going to school events, but her real passion starts with softball.

“I have played softball since I was 6 years old,” Dunsmore said. “I enjoy the atmosphere and the competitiveness that I feel while on the field.”

Dunsmore has played for Kearsley, starting on the youth travel teams and making varsity all four years of high school.

She used to play for a travel team called the Mid-Michigan Venom. Last summer was the last year she was able to play for the team due to her age.

“I enjoyed the teammates that I had,”  Dunsmore said. “We were always really close and had a lot of fun together.”

Dunsmore’s hard work in the ballpark landed her a scholarship to play for Mott Community College.

“College is expensive, and the less money I have to pay, the better,” Dunsmore said. “I’m now a Mott Bear.”

She signed her National Letter of Intent in November.

Dunsmore notes that signing her letter was a childhood dream come true.

“I’m very excited to play for Mott because its something that I’ve always wanted to happen,” Dunsmore said. “It’s cheesy but true.”

During the school day, Dunsmore attends first session Genesee Career Institute, making her day start as early as 5 a.m.

“I have to leave my house everyday at 6 a.m. to be able to drive and be in class by 7 a.m.,” Dunsmore said. “It’s a lot, but it’s worth it.”

Dunsmore also attends GCI for advanced nursing.

Being a GCI student, Dunsmore does not have a first or second hour.

“I enjoy being able to have four exams instead of six,” Dunsmore said.

She goes to a facility to be a nurse for the day and performs basic care on real people who need medical attention.

“It’s a very demanding (course),” Dunsmore said. “We learn basic nursing skills, then get to perform them on patients who need care for a day.”

Dunsmore has the opportunity to earn college credits by taking this course.

“Since I’m going to be attending Mott Community College, these credits are going to transfer for me,” Dunsmore said.

Dunsmore plans to be an obstetrician, a doctor who helps newborn babies enter the world.

She enjoys the beauty of reproduction and helping expecting mothers meet their little ones.

“I want to (be an obstetrician) because you are the first person to hold that life in your hands, and it’s just amazing,” Dunsmore said.

To reach her goal, she must take the basic nursing classes along with gynecology, a class focused on the female reproductive system.

When she has completed her college courses, which would be her undergraduate classes as well as medical school, she must pass the United States Medical Licensing Exam.

After she has taken and passed the exam, she will be ready for her career.

With the college credits she has earned from GCI, it will take her a total of 10 years to get through college.

She plans to attend Mott to complete her basic classes and will transfer to Ferris State University for the rest.

She also has set some goals for herself while attending college.

“I plan to work hard and make school my No. 1 priority, so eventually I can make the dean’s list,” Dunsmore said.

Senior Zoe Zaravelis notes that Dunsmore can complete anything she sets her mind to.

“She is determined to make the best of every situtation and reach every goal she sets,” Zaravelis said. “I’m proud to call her my friend.”

With graduation rapidly approaching, Dunsmore is excited.

“I’m ready to move on with my life and start becoming who I’m meant to be,” Dunsmore said.