Ariana VanderGiessen is a freshman at Palatine High School. She is signed up for journalism as well as being a part of the Choir at PHS. VanderGiessen is very active and has plans on continuing to play basketball, softball, and volleyball at PHS. She loves hanging out with friends and family which include her four brothers. She is very excited for her time at palatine and very motivated to succeed in her activities and academically.