For Katherine Howorth, life is an adventure, and better when it is shared – preferably with friends, sunshine and boat waves. Whether she is headed to class at the University of Alabama or back home to the water at Lake Martin, the Alexander City native has a way of making every experience feel like an opportunity for making memories.
Howorth graduated from Benjamin Russell High School with a deep appreciation for creative arts. Growing up, she explored a variety of hobbies, from violin lessons to years of dance at Barbara Yates’ Studio of Dance, studying jazz, tap and ballet. Those early experiences helped shape a curiosity and discipline that continue to guide her today.
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Howorth is interested in pursuing a career in dermatology
Kenneth S Boone
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