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“I genuinely love playing sports. It is definite

“I genuinely love playing sports. It is definitely time-consuming, but it’s worth it,” Taelor Williams (‘27) said. “Apart from gymnastics, I also do golf and spend many hours a week playing sports.”

“My friend Laney and I have gotten really close

“My friend Laney and I have gotten really close this year, especially after out ProStart competition and the classes we have together,” Maria Flor Bordinhon (‘25) said. “Our favorite place to hang out is a cafe called PubicUs, we go there very often. Laney loves their matcha because they add mint to it, and we absolutely love their avocado toast. I’m really glad she is in my life, she’s my best friend.”

“The most recent show I’ve binged watched was

“The most recent show I’ve binged watched was Chunibyo,” Ronaldo Dela Cruz (‘27) said. “It’s a really cute show and the fight scenes are really well done.”

“Hockey is the best sport in the world with how

“Hockey is the best sport in the world with how fast and exciting it is,” Carter Sims (‘27) said. “There is never a dull moment in a game.”

“A memory from my childhood that still sticks wi

“A memory from my childhood that still sticks with me today is when I first touched a basketball,” Noha Tiku (‘28) said. “This is because when I touched a basketball, I fell in love with the sport. Still to this day I play. I play for leagues, AAU, tournaments, for fun, and etc.”

“The worst meal I’ve ever eaten was adobo, spe

“The worst meal I’ve ever eaten was adobo, specifically chicken adobo,” Michael Lazaro (‘25) said. “For some reason, I just don’t really like the texture and the taste of it. Ever since my childhood, I didn’t really like the dish and as I grew up I disliked it more, so I just can’t eat it anymore. I prefer Filipino desserts instead, specifically taho.”

“A skill I’d love to learn is singing. I love

“A skill I’d love to learn is singing. I love music and it very well is something that is essential in my life,” Ervien Panem (‘25) said. “Every time I listen to music, I always start singing, but when I start singing I sound like a dying horse. So I’d like to be able to one day be able to sing one of my favorite songs and actually sound listenable.”

“First, I address everything I need to do and wh

“First, I address everything I need to do and what I’ve finished and after I do something I call an ‘anti-burnout,’” Alex Abram (‘27) said. “I either lay down to rest, play video games, or hangout with friends. It takes my mind off of reality and it helps me ignore schoolwork, and all the social interactions.”

“My favorite two bands are ‘Fall Out Boy’ an

“My favorite two bands are ‘Fall Out Boy’ and ‘Bring Me the Horizon,’” Benson Wood (‘28) said. “Fall Out is my favorite because they have a lot of punk and alternative music and they’ve been a big part of my life. Bring Me the Horizon has good punk and alternative, however the different varieties of metal and they’re the most involved band that I listen to.”

“After high school, I’m planning on going to m

“After high school, I’m planning on going to my dream college of Stanford, where I’m going to major in political science,” Jayden Warren (‘28) said. “I want to try to go into public service, be in government, and try to make some changes within the country.”

“I use my weekends to embrace curiosity and adve

“I use my weekends to embrace curiosity and adventure, whether that’s learning something new, spending time with nature, or simply taking time to reflect,” Sumatra Kiem (‘28) said. “It’s about nurturing my mind, body, and soul, and allowing space for clarity to flow freely.”

“My favorite movie is the live action Cinderella

“My favorite movie is the live action Cinderella from 2015,” Sophie Valdez (‘26) said. “I just love all of the costumes and the scenery. Overall, the movie was really fun to watch.”

“Dead Poets Society is the best movie in the wor

“Dead Poets Society is the best movie in the world,” Allee Lin (‘25) said. “It’s so deep. They don’t make films like that anymore. The cinematography is fantastic, as well as the color grading and the script. I could watch it for hours. The entire plot is fantastic, it’s about someone who just wants to be seen. Close second is 21 Jump Street.”

“My favorite place in the world would be Turks a

“My favorite place in the world would be Turks and Caicos. It’s a great place to go. The water’s beautiful, the food’s nice,” Nicolas Forrester (‘25) said. “You get to see a lot of different things you don’t see in your home city. It was just a beautiful place to go. The last time I went was probably October or November of 2023 and I’m going again for sure when I graduate.”

“I’m really excited to try and get tickets for

“I’m really excited to try and get tickets for a Beabadoobee concert. I got a pre-sale code, and there were like 1700 people waiting in line for tickets,” Leila Mims (‘28) said. “The tickets are really cheap, thankfully, for general admission, but there’s so many people trying to buy it—it’s kind of a war. I’m really excited to see my favorite singer live. It’s like a dream.”

“While becoming a fashion designer is something

“While becoming a fashion designer is something I really want to achieve, I’ve also really wanted to become an actor on Broadway,” Valentina Escobar (‘26) said. “I just really like the idea of singing, dancing, and acting all in one. It seems challenging but also exciting at the same time. Besides, I really like to sing as a hobby.”

“I would pick Attack On Titan because it’s one

“I would pick Attack On Titan because it’s one of my favorite animes in the world!” Lin Johnson (‘25) said. “I love the whole dystopian aspect of surviving against the crazy titans! I also really wanna try the ODM gear for real life! It seems so cool, and to fly and zip through huge forests would be awesome!”

“My dream job as a kid was to be a vet,” Emily

“My dream job as a kid was to be a vet,” Emily Boothe (‘25) said. “Like any kid I changed my mind so many times! But I can say I’ve always stayed within the design realm! My dream job now is to work with social media and graphics for sports teams like VGK, NASCAR, MLB, PBR and more.”

“I got into volleyball from a really close frien

“I got into volleyball from a really close friend that said that I had talent,” Bryan Pratt (‘26) said. “What keeps me going to this day is that my uncle was a really great volleyball player in college and I wanna be like him.”

“The best meal I’ve ever eaten was a Beef Well

“The best meal I’ve ever eaten was a Beef Wellington at Hell’s Kitchen,” Tony Moreno (‘27). “I enjoyed it for its tenderness, juiciness, flavorful mushroom paste, and presentation.”

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Today, collecting designer figurines such as Labubu’s, Sonny Angels, and Smiskis have become popular collectable items, with hundreds of people trying to get their hands on one. These collectibles have gained immense popularity, changing the scope of collectibles from occasional purchases to overconsumption. “I store my figurines by hanging shelves and storing them there,” senior Donavan Leung said. “Honestly, what makes me excited when collecting figurines is when I get to open them and hang them up. It’s fun to open the figurines, especially since most of them are blind bags. I don’t buy them often, but when I see something I really like or want, I get it.”

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Sitting in her room, junior Jada DeJesus strums the guitar. DeJesus has learned to play many songs through her guitar. “I plan on learning how to play Velvet Ring by Big Thief,” Dejesus said. “It's a good song so I need to lock in and learn it.”

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