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Class of 2010: Kate Greenup

Kate Greenup graduates from Amador Valley High School and move to Tempe, Arizona in August to hopefully become a tour manager in the music industry.

High school graduates in the class of 2010 share their future plans and what they will miss most about Pleasanton in their lives after high school.

Name: Kate Greenup

Age: 17

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School: Amador Valley High School

What's one interesting fact about you? I'm like an encyclopedia of bands! I know so much about bands and music.

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What are your plans after high school? I will be moving to Tempe, Arizona in August. I want to start a new adventure in my life, and Tempe is a good choice because I will have a better chance of meeting a band and hopefully becoming a tour manager for them there.

How did you get involved with the music industry? I started joining street teams, which are groups of people who promote a band online or on the "streets," like at concerts. I eventually worked my way up to running all of the Bay Area promotional things for a few bands and labels. I also started, on my own, a street team for The Ready Set, and through that I got to know Jordan Witzigreuter, the band's main performer and song writer. He helps me stay in contact with the people over at Decaydance Records, his record label.

Who was your most influential high school teacher? Mrs. Morley is my favorite teacher because she gives great advice, she is super friendly and just an all around great person.

What was your favorite high school subject? Marketing was my favorite subject because I was able to learn different ways to promote, and I acquired a bunch of essential skills and tools that I will need if I want to be successful in the music industry.

What was your favorite activity in high school? Drama, even though acting isn't my favorite thing. The group of people that I got to know in the four years of being in class together is something that I won't forget. I've met some of my best friends in drama class over the years.

What are you going to miss most about Pleasanton when you go to Arizona? I will definitely miss my family and friends. Everything that I know is here in Pleasanton. I'm just picking up and moving to Arizona, which is completely scary and new.

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