“It’s really interesting all the different surgeries that I’ve seen,” said Fink, who is thinking about becoming a surgeon. The senior has stood next to the surgeons themselves as they perform the procedures.
The first procedure he observed was a C-section, which he calls “eye opening,” but since then he’s watched orthopedic, carpel tunnel and gall bladder surgeries as well as a total knee replacement.
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As the lone student in the observation class, Fink gets one-on-one lessons from the doctors on various subjects. “Dr. Bergin is a really good teacher,” he said. Medicine is something Fink has always wanted to be part of. “When I was little I was really pretty direct with what I wanted to do,” Fink said, “and this is the closest thing I can get to actually doing the real thing.”
He originally wanted to see if he could stand the sight and if he had what it took. But now, he says, “I feel like I’m learning a lot of the anatomy you would expect to learn when you go to school, and it’s a lot different than seeing it in a text book.”
With graduation in his sight, Fink’s plan is to attend the University of North Dakota Grand Forks where he’ll decide whether he wants to become a surgeon and major in pre-med or biology.
Besides observing surgeries, Fink has a full schedule of English, advanced government (he was recently named student of the month in the social science department), business procedures, study hall, calculus and French 3.
When he’s not in class or studying, Fink is involved in S Club, French Club, Leo Club, BPA and National Honor Society. He is captain of the hockey team and played tight end/defensive end for the Eagle football team. He played more than half this season before he was asked to stay out due to his 11th concussion. “It’s probably not good,” he said. “I wanted to keep playing.”
Still, above what seems like almost all else, is his dedication to a successful high school career. With a 3.9 grade point average, the senior says education has been an important part of his family. His parents, Richard and Rhonda, encouraged good grades. “Education is really big and important to them,” he said. “I just really grew from having that.”
Fink said it’s important to do well and take advantage of classes offered before graduation instead of wasting time. “Take classes that you’re interested in and could help you later in life,” he said, adding he’s excited to begin a new chapter next fall. “I can not wait. I like Sidney and all, but I’m ready to move on.”
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