Meet Kat Yo – Class of 2017
University of Portland

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Kat Yo Class of 2017

I work as a professional artist at my dream company, Michael Curry Design. We build giant puppets among other cool things for places such as Disney, Pixar, Universal, Broadway, Cirque du Soleil, Nintendo, Super Bowl, etc.

Q: What advice would you give to current St. Francis students?

A: Be curious – about anything and everything!

Q: How did St. Francis Prepare you for life after high school?

A: St. Francis gave me the opportunity and resources to explore uncommon career paths, like the entertainment industry. I learned how to weld, program lights, and read blueprints all in my first year. By my Senior year, I was president of the Theater Tech club and accepted to study Theatrical Design at my first choice college with a considerable scholarship. St. Francis’ emphasis on the visual and performing arts provided me a space to discover my career in the arts as well as develop a competitive skill set for the job- even as a 13 year old!