Wynd Ridenour of 2011/2012

Wynd Ridenour in a closing dance finale with the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe at Yorkville Middle School in Yorkville, Illinois, on May 24, 2010.
(photo by Donnell Collins)


Wynd Ridenour - October 18, 2010
(photo by Michael Todd Emery)

As of June 4, 2010:

My name : Wynd Marie Ridenour

My age/sign : 13 / Gemini

Where I was born : Joliet, Illinois

My home town : Yorkville, Illinois

My school / year in school : Yorkville Middle School / 8th grade in 2010-2011

My favorite subject in school and why : Choir because I love to sing. It's in my blood and I love to sing whenever I have the chance.

My favorite food : Mommy's home-cooked spaghetti!

My favorite TV show : iCarly

My favorite actors / actresses : Jim Carrey, Sandra Bullock, Will Smith, Jack Black, and tons more

My favorite musical artists : Michael Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Meredith Andrews, and Justin Beiber

My hobbies : Singing, cheerleading, and track

My personal hero or heroes and why : My parents for their supporting and encouraging me in everything 100%

My best friends and why : Taylor May for her advice whenever I need it and Rachel Augius for her always being there for me.

What you’d probably find in my CD player or iPod : Michael Jackson, Justin Beiber, Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, and lots more.

What you’d probably find under my bed : My little sister's bed. She and I have bunk beds and I'm on top.

Most of my time on the computer is spent : On Facebook or YouTube.

In my free time I : Hang with my sibs and friends or sing on our karaoke machine.

My most humbling experience : When I was baptized at the age of 8. That was an amazing day for me.

The best advice I ever got : Tomorrow is going to be a better day, as my mom always says.

The best day I ever had so far : Seeing my parents sing 'Oh My Lord Jesus' together, a song which my older brother, Mason, and I now sing together. I'm so thankful for that song because it is beautiful and I get to sing it with Mason.

The worst day I ever had so far : When I was driving our new go-cart and I turned too hard. My sister fell out and got a huge scratch on her leg. Sorry, Ivie.

What makes me laugh : My hilarious Dad! He always makes me laugh, and it brightens my day.

What makes me mad : When my younger siblings won't listen to me!

My proudest moment so far : When I sang 'You Are Not Alone' by Meredith Andrews while playing the piano at my 6th grade talent show.

One thing I simply can’t stand : ALLERGIES! Also my little sister getting our room dirty every time I clean it!

One thing I’d like to change about myself : Nothing. God made us, and we aren't meant to be perfect.

Fifteen years from now I want to : Be singing for millions of people and be happily married.

The reason I want to is : I have always dreamed of being a singer, and I want to be married before I'm 30!

The three words that best describe me : Fun, warm-hearted, and talkative.