Special to the Homer Independent Press
Suzanne Bishop, a Homer High language arts teacher, assigned a mini-biography project to her senior students. These short narratives helped strengthen students’ writing skills while also celebrating their peers. Each week, the Homer Independent Press features a student-written Senior Profile, offering insight into the unique lives, experiences and personalities of Homer High’s Class of 2027.
Fiona Ahern was born and raised in Homer, and her future goals are a result of her childhood in a small town. Fiona has big dreams and looks forward to moving to a city after high school. Growing up, she spent time in Michigan visiting her grandparents, where she enjoyed a taste of city life.
From work to extracurriculars, Fiona enjoys staying busy. Around town, you can find her working at Sea Sweets on the Homer Spit during the summer, where she loves meeting people from around the world, or at the gym, which she uses as a way to stay healthy and spend productive time with friends.
Fiona also enjoys reading in her free time, and her favorite genre is dystopian fiction. She especially enjoyed “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, which she read in AP English Literature.
Social studies teacher Mrs. Michelle Borland has had a major impact on Fiona. She explains that history never excited her until AP United States History, which “is always engaging and fun.”
“Mrs. Borland’s knowledge and passion motivate me to find something I love,” Fiona said.
Mrs. Borland has also supported Fiona through Student Council, where she served (during the 2025-2026 school year) as junior class president and has helped plan several dances.
Through these experiences, Fiona’s goals have changed. When she was a sophomore she said,“I wanted to be a doctor; now I want to be a politician.” She dreams of making a difference in the world and believes her creativity and ability to “get things done” will help her leave a lasting impact.
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