"Making friends in high school has shaped me the most, and I’ve grown so much as a person because of that. I had a friend group of four people in middle school, but then in high school, I decided to...

"I've always had a ball in my hand. I've always played with the hoop, and I followed college, high school, the professional league -- the NBA . . . I've grown up with cousins, siblings, my dad played basketball,...

“I just really like the theme of [Montell Fish’s] music. His music is nice and calming. I first started listening to him when I found one of his songs on TikTok, and I started listening to him more...

“After high school, I want to go into business law and work internationally. I speak Finnish fluently and am learning Spanish now, so I can be properly prepared. My dream college is Chapman, University...

"Walking into freshman year, I wouldn't have believed I be this into high school. I was very much a keep your head down, try to figure out your classes, and just get in get out, don't get involved. What...

“After high school, I want to get into graphic design, specifically industrial graphic design. I have always loved drawing and have been obsessed with it since childhood. Graphic design is something...

 “I started drawing when my mom gave me a drawing book in third grade. I would draw comics in there, and since then I got  interested in art and creating my own characters and worlds. Whenever I saw...

“I go through challenges every day in football whether it be practice or games. I’ve learned over time that most of these challenges aren’t controllable. I find that staying calm is the best method...

"I am extremely passionate about the environment. I love hiking, but being outdoors overall is what I love the most! I feel super connected to friends, family, and again, the environment. I can't name...

"I would love to become a journalist. Journalists matter because they enlighten the public. As writers, they focus on their audience. Writing requires the ability to tell the necessary information in a...

"The person that I look up to the most would have to be my mom. She is the person that has shaped who I have become. My mom is one of the strongest people I know. She has taught me the value of hard work...

“Loving others can bring a sense of purpose, fulfillment and joy. It allows you to give and contribute to someone else’s happiness while being loved provides emotional support, validation and security....