Biography & Political Socialization

          I am Elizabeth Catherine Sieb.  I was born on Tuesday, June 11^th, 1985 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  My parent’s names are Gregory and Diane Sieb.  I also have two younger sisters.  Sarah was born on March 13^th, 1987 and Laura was born on July 3^rd, 1990.  We lived in Fort Wayne for the first ten years of my life.  I went to Deer Ridge Elementary School.  I was part of the gifted and talented program and loved to read.  I was a gymnast for many years. I started playing soccer when I was five.  I was also a Brownie Girl Scout.  I grew up in the Catholic Church and received my First Communion and also went to Sunday school every week. 

          In fourth grade my family moved to Onalaska, Wisconsin.  There I attended Onalaska Middle School for grades 5^th through 8^th.  I met my best friends Emily Ballinger, Allison Brown, and Erin Gotro there.  We were all in chorus.  I was in showchoir for four years and in choir as well.  I loved to sing.  I also played on a travel soccer team for the four years as well.  I went to Girl Scout camp for four summers in a row.  I liked roller blading and riding bikes.  My family got a dog when I was in 7^th grade.  We named her Maggie May. 

          The summer before high school my family moved to Herndon, Virginia.  We moved so that we could be closer to family.  I attended Herndon High School for four years and am graduating on June 17^th, 2003! I participated in choir throughout high school.  I was in many spring musicals and winter cabarets.  I was in showchoir as well.  I still love singing and dancing.  I played soccer on the JV team for one year.  I took six AP classes over two years.  Education has always been highly valued and imposed in my family.  I plan to attend Mary Washington College in the fall.

          I view government as a necessary means for people to govern themselves.  I think that the democratic system is the most logical and efficient system.  My Christian faith plays an important role in why I believe the things that I do.  I grew up in a fairly Conservative family with parents who vote on a regular basis. My parents are both Republicans.  My mom participates in community service and we have always been encouraged to do the same.  I am active in my youth group at my church and like to serve in the community.  I am a Republican with many Conservative views. I do not believe in abortion, which is the top reason I support the Republican Party.  It is an important belief in my faith that from the moment of conception all life has the inalienable right to life.  I highly favor gun control and believe in abolishing Affirmative Action present in the college selection process.  My beliefs play an important role in my political socialization along with the different regions in the country I have lived and the effect my parents and family have had on me.