Senior Spotlight: Estella Henkell Smithsburg High School Class of 2026

Estella Henkell Smithsburg High School

Name: Estella Henkell

Age: 17

School: Smithsburg High School

Nicknames: Stella

Alright Estella, let’s talk about your current faves

Color: Pink

Tv show: The Pitt 

Book: The Fault in Our Stars - I love that book! So well written.

Subject in school: Science

Pastime(s): Going on walks with my dogs, sitting outside, and baking

Hobbies/extracurriculars: Kayaking in the summer

Top three memories of high school: Going to football games with friends, going to greenbriar on the last day of junior year, senior homecoming

Clothing item: A comfy flowy top because it can be casual or dressed up!

Lunch spot : Runways

About the future…

You’re done with high school, what is your next move? Go to nursing school 

What do you hope to be doing in the next 10 years and where? I hope to be working in an ER, living in my own house in Florida.

What’s the number one world issue you would solve if you could? Homelessness across the world.

What is your dream career (even if it’s just a dream) ? : My dream career that is most definitely just a dream is to be a dancer on a pop singer's tour or on broadway. They have so much fun and get paid for it! That does sound really fun!

Just for funsies…

Estella - The Movie: what celebrity should play you? Emma Stone - I totally agree with this! I feel like some characters she has played have similar personalities to you.

What song will you never forget the lyrics to? August by Taylor Swift

Since you mentioned that song, is it your favorite? Yes!

Pretend money ain’t no thang- where are you gonna go on vacation right now? Greece -Me too!

You can only eat one thing for the rest of your life. What’s it gonna be? A medium rare filet mignon - Fancy! Great choice

What is your proudest (maybe not biggest) accomplishment so far: Getting my CNA before graduating high school. I had no idea! That’s awesome!

Any obscure talents? I can cook and bake pretty well.

What’s a skill you don’t have but want to learn? I want to learn how to make a really good iced latte.

Don’t miss a pic of Estella from her freshman year at the bottom of her senior pics!