New student article: Natalie brochero

Natalie Brochero ‘28 has very little freetime, as she leaves for school early in the morning and does not get home until late because of the many activities she does. As the newest addition to the field hockey team, she seems to be picking up the sport very fast; “The basic skills and stuff weren’t super hard to learn,” Brochero said. Julia Cephas ‘28, also a member of the field hockey team, agrees with this statement. “She was a quick learner,” Cephas said, “She picked it up really quickly.”
Another activity Brochero does is dance. She has been dancing for 13 years, since the age of two. She does a number of dance styles. “I try to do anything I can, really.”  Though, she considers herself more of a ballerina than a hip-hop dancer. That’s about all she can do, as she admits she doesn’t have enough free time. 
“I go straight from school to field hockey to dance and don't get back until late.” 
On her few free days off from any activities, Brochero enjoys going to starbucks. “I don’t really have one,” she said when asked about her favorite order. “I really like their peppermint mocha when they have it, but that’s not really a go-to.” Since this drink is only sold during the winter season, she can’t get it all the time. Another place she loves to go to, when she can, is Chipotle. 
Brochero was born here in Roanoke. She has moved houses three times, yet still remains in this city. She will be celebrating her quinceanera this December. Her dad is from Colombia while her mom is from America. 
She likes NCS so far, though it’s very similar to her old school, Roanoke Catholic. “I like how I can walk into a room and someone will sit next to me whether I know them or not,” Brochero said. “It’s very welcoming.”

Photo by Ms. Sledd

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