Student Spotlight: Olivia Jessie
What are your 3 favorite movies? Why?
My three favorite movies is Fault in our stars because it is romantic, Brick Mansions because it is edgy, and My Sister's Keeper because it is cute.
Would you rather spend five days exploring Disney or New York City? Why?
I would rather go to New York City because micky mouse is annoying
What is your favorite Disney movie?
My favorite disney movie is Pocahuntas.
If you could time travel, where would you go?
I would go back to when my best friend Sophie was born?
Who would you like to live like for a day? Why?
I would want to be Sophie.
My three favorite movies is Fault in our stars because it is romantic, Brick Mansions because it is edgy, and My Sister's Keeper because it is cute.
Would you rather spend five days exploring Disney or New York City? Why?
I would rather go to New York City because micky mouse is annoying
What is your favorite Disney movie?
My favorite disney movie is Pocahuntas.
If you could time travel, where would you go?
I would go back to when my best friend Sophie was born?
Who would you like to live like for a day? Why?
I would want to be Sophie.
Jesse Langdon Student Spotlight
Where did you go before here?
Before coming to Norwood, I went to Bartram Trail High School. That's in Saint Augustine Florida.
Did you go there your whole life?
I had gone to that school since Freshman year. But before that I went to Liberty Pines Academy for basically my whole life until high school.
What was it like leaving?
My family is from Norwood so I've been up here before. When I left I felt like I was leaving my whole life behind, because it wasn't just a new county it was all the way to the North side of the country.
Do you like it here or there better, why?
Well, I like it there better mainly because I know everyone there and I've spent my whole life there. Also you can't surf down here and it's terrible.
What do you like/dislike about Norwood?
I like the fact that Norwood is a small school and it seems like everyone knows everybody. But what I don't like about this school is how long the days are. At my old school we started at 9:15 in the morning and got out 3:45.
How would you describe yourself?
I guess I’d say that I am outgoing. I used to like to be the center of attention, but now I like more to lay low since I'm at a new school.
Before coming to Norwood, I went to Bartram Trail High School. That's in Saint Augustine Florida.
Did you go there your whole life?
I had gone to that school since Freshman year. But before that I went to Liberty Pines Academy for basically my whole life until high school.
What was it like leaving?
My family is from Norwood so I've been up here before. When I left I felt like I was leaving my whole life behind, because it wasn't just a new county it was all the way to the North side of the country.
Do you like it here or there better, why?
Well, I like it there better mainly because I know everyone there and I've spent my whole life there. Also you can't surf down here and it's terrible.
What do you like/dislike about Norwood?
I like the fact that Norwood is a small school and it seems like everyone knows everybody. But what I don't like about this school is how long the days are. At my old school we started at 9:15 in the morning and got out 3:45.
How would you describe yourself?
I guess I’d say that I am outgoing. I used to like to be the center of attention, but now I like more to lay low since I'm at a new school.
Student Spotlight: Bella Ventura
What is your favorite color?
Black
What is your spirit animal? Why?
Monkey because they are intelligent and cute.
If you had a million dollars what would you do with it? Why?
I would donate half of it and pay my parents back. I want to give back to my parents for all they do, I want to give to people who don't have much.
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Why?
Australia because the weather is really beautiful all the time.
What is your favorite subject? Why?
Math because its the easiest class.
Black
What is your spirit animal? Why?
Monkey because they are intelligent and cute.
If you had a million dollars what would you do with it? Why?
I would donate half of it and pay my parents back. I want to give back to my parents for all they do, I want to give to people who don't have much.
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Why?
Australia because the weather is really beautiful all the time.
What is your favorite subject? Why?
Math because its the easiest class.
JAzmine RAMSEY Student Spotlight
What do you want to be when you get out of high school?
I want to go to college and become a vet tech or a vet.
What animal would you be if you could be one?
I would be a bird so can I fly.
Where would you be in the world if you could travel the world?
I would be in Bahamas.
What is the type of animal do you want? Why?
I would want a kitten because they are cute.
What is your favorite car?Why?
My favorite car is a lamborghini because they are fast and cool looking.
I want to go to college and become a vet tech or a vet.
What animal would you be if you could be one?
I would be a bird so can I fly.
Where would you be in the world if you could travel the world?
I would be in Bahamas.
What is the type of animal do you want? Why?
I would want a kitten because they are cute.
What is your favorite car?Why?
My favorite car is a lamborghini because they are fast and cool looking.
HAnnah Jesseman Student SPotlight
What do you want to be when you get out of high school?
I want to be stress-free, still employed, and married.
What animal would you be if you could be one?
I would be a lion because they don't care and people don't mess with them.
Where would you be in the world if you could travel the world?
I would be I Hawii because I want to get my tan on.
What is the type of animal do you want? Why?
I would want a puppy because I'm allergic to cats and dogs are cuter.
What is your favorite singer?Why?
My favorite singer is Lil Uzi because he has bars
I want to be stress-free, still employed, and married.
What animal would you be if you could be one?
I would be a lion because they don't care and people don't mess with them.
Where would you be in the world if you could travel the world?
I would be I Hawii because I want to get my tan on.
What is the type of animal do you want? Why?
I would want a puppy because I'm allergic to cats and dogs are cuter.
What is your favorite singer?Why?
My favorite singer is Lil Uzi because he has bars
Kymmy Durbin Student Spotlight
How would you spend your last day on Earth? Why?
I would literally take a nap, or take princess for a walk. Princess is my dog. Because I love my Chihuahua. I would take a nap because sleep is life.
If you were an animal, what would you be? Why?
I would be a gliding squirrel because they can climb things and fly and they are nocturnal. Plus with my haircut I look like one.
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it? Why?
I would buy college, immediately. I would do this because college is expensive and important. Either that or I would purchase 8,000 chihuahuas because I want to prove that all chihuahuas are not ankle biters if you raise them right.
If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Why?
Jessica because I name everything Jessica, my cars, my guitars, ooo bars! I am also a grandmother.
What’s your favorite movie? Why?
Resident Evil because I like Zombies, and it has a really good story line and the main character is my wife.
If you had to change one thing about today’s society, what would it be and why?Donald Trump would not be the presidential elect because he's awful and horrible. He also poses a threat to me as a woman, and to the LGBTQ community. I would also want to change the stigma against people with mental illnesses.
I would literally take a nap, or take princess for a walk. Princess is my dog. Because I love my Chihuahua. I would take a nap because sleep is life.
If you were an animal, what would you be? Why?
I would be a gliding squirrel because they can climb things and fly and they are nocturnal. Plus with my haircut I look like one.
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it? Why?
I would buy college, immediately. I would do this because college is expensive and important. Either that or I would purchase 8,000 chihuahuas because I want to prove that all chihuahuas are not ankle biters if you raise them right.
If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Why?
Jessica because I name everything Jessica, my cars, my guitars, ooo bars! I am also a grandmother.
What’s your favorite movie? Why?
Resident Evil because I like Zombies, and it has a really good story line and the main character is my wife.
If you had to change one thing about today’s society, what would it be and why?Donald Trump would not be the presidential elect because he's awful and horrible. He also poses a threat to me as a woman, and to the LGBTQ community. I would also want to change the stigma against people with mental illnesses.
Student spotlight: senior taylor carter
If you had 1 million dollars what would you do with it and why?
I would give it to my mom, she has given me so much money and always gives me whatever I want and need.
What's your spirit animal and why?
Lion because they are dominant.
What's your favorite side dish?
Mac and cheese.
Favorite Christmas movie?Why?
Home alone because it's hilarious.
Mashed potatoes or baked potatoes?Why?
Mashed potatoes only if they're homemade because my mom makes some bomb ones.
I would give it to my mom, she has given me so much money and always gives me whatever I want and need.
What's your spirit animal and why?
Lion because they are dominant.
What's your favorite side dish?
Mac and cheese.
Favorite Christmas movie?Why?
Home alone because it's hilarious.
Mashed potatoes or baked potatoes?Why?
Mashed potatoes only if they're homemade because my mom makes some bomb ones.
Freshman: Jerry Atikins
If you were an animal, what would you be? Why?
If I were an animal I would be a lion because they are like the best animals out of all animals and considered king of the jungle.
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Mr. Morgenroth because he is laid back and chill.
How would you spend your last day on Earth?
I would spend my last day on Earth in LA because it's sunny and beautiful and there’s lots to do there and many famous people that I could potentially meet.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Hawaii to see a volcano and say aloha to all of the beautiful hawaiian women
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it?
If I won $1,000,000, I would donate some to charities because no one really needs that much money, then I would spend the rest on what I need and maybe put some away for college.
If you had the chance to interview anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you ask them?
If I had the chance to interview anyone, dead or alive, it would be ALbert Einstein I would ask him how he figured out the formula e=mc^2….. and also who his hairdresser was.
If you could keep any exotic animal from the zoo what would it be and why
If I could keep any exotic animal from the zoo I would keep a gorilla to keep him safe. RIP HARAMBE.
If you had to change one thing about today’s society, what would it be and why?
If I had to change one thing about today’s society, it would be how petty people are because there are too many petty people who just worry about things that aren’t important. They are just more mean to people and it's unnecessary.
What is your favorite kind of chips? What is your least favorite kind? Why?
My favorite kind of chips is sour cream and onion pringles. My least favorite chips are honey barbeque chip, I hate them as much as I hate petty people.
If I were an animal I would be a lion because they are like the best animals out of all animals and considered king of the jungle.
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Mr. Morgenroth because he is laid back and chill.
How would you spend your last day on Earth?
I would spend my last day on Earth in LA because it's sunny and beautiful and there’s lots to do there and many famous people that I could potentially meet.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Hawaii to see a volcano and say aloha to all of the beautiful hawaiian women
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it?
If I won $1,000,000, I would donate some to charities because no one really needs that much money, then I would spend the rest on what I need and maybe put some away for college.
If you had the chance to interview anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you ask them?
If I had the chance to interview anyone, dead or alive, it would be ALbert Einstein I would ask him how he figured out the formula e=mc^2….. and also who his hairdresser was.
If you could keep any exotic animal from the zoo what would it be and why
If I could keep any exotic animal from the zoo I would keep a gorilla to keep him safe. RIP HARAMBE.
If you had to change one thing about today’s society, what would it be and why?
If I had to change one thing about today’s society, it would be how petty people are because there are too many petty people who just worry about things that aren’t important. They are just more mean to people and it's unnecessary.
What is your favorite kind of chips? What is your least favorite kind? Why?
My favorite kind of chips is sour cream and onion pringles. My least favorite chips are honey barbeque chip, I hate them as much as I hate petty people.
SOPHOMORE: Holly BORGEMENKE
How old are you? 15
Favorite singer and why? One Direction, Good music, and many different genres
Favorite Food and why? Roman Noodles. They are banging like a biscuit. I also like red beans and rice from popeyes
Do you have any pets, If so how many? Two, one dog named Lily and one cat named Lucky
What do you want to be when you grow up and why? Teacher, I like little kids, and I can connect with students and impact their lives.
What sports do you play? Soccer, Basketball, Softball
Favorite singer and why? One Direction, Good music, and many different genres
Favorite Food and why? Roman Noodles. They are banging like a biscuit. I also like red beans and rice from popeyes
Do you have any pets, If so how many? Two, one dog named Lily and one cat named Lucky
What do you want to be when you grow up and why? Teacher, I like little kids, and I can connect with students and impact their lives.
What sports do you play? Soccer, Basketball, Softball
Student spotlight: freshman marlana gruen
Where would you travel in the world and why?
I would travel to Venice, Italy. I would go here because it's alwyas somewhere I've wanted to go and I think it's really pretty.
What animal would you be and why?
If I were to be any animal I would be a cat. Being a cat would be dope because you could lay around all day, get fed and do nothing. They are also cute.
If you could have any superpower what would you choose and why?
I would love to read people's minds. I'm nosey and would like to know what people are thinking about.
What do you want to be when you are older and why?
When I'm older I want to be an author/writer. When I was little I started off writing short stories. I always write to relieve stress. It's also just something I love to do.
What do you want to go to college for?
I think I want to go to college for journalism, but I always have wanted to see the world more and wanted to travel. I love to be adventurous and to act out there. I want to get out of my comfort zone a little bit.
I would travel to Venice, Italy. I would go here because it's alwyas somewhere I've wanted to go and I think it's really pretty.
What animal would you be and why?
If I were to be any animal I would be a cat. Being a cat would be dope because you could lay around all day, get fed and do nothing. They are also cute.
If you could have any superpower what would you choose and why?
I would love to read people's minds. I'm nosey and would like to know what people are thinking about.
What do you want to be when you are older and why?
When I'm older I want to be an author/writer. When I was little I started off writing short stories. I always write to relieve stress. It's also just something I love to do.
What do you want to go to college for?
I think I want to go to college for journalism, but I always have wanted to see the world more and wanted to travel. I love to be adventurous and to act out there. I want to get out of my comfort zone a little bit.
Student Spotlight: Freshman Torre Brown
Where would you travel in the world? Why?
Well if I wanted to go anywhere L.A. because if I get a lot of money I would gamble every day.
What animal would you be? Why?
A seal because they are my favorite animal because they are cute.
What superpower would you have? Why?
If I had a superpower it would be teleportation because I wouldn't have to wake up so early for school.
What do you want to be when you get older? Why?
I would want to be a veterinarian because I love animals and I like helping them.
What do you do after high school?
I want to go to college so I can get a doctoral degree so I can become a veterinarian.
Well if I wanted to go anywhere L.A. because if I get a lot of money I would gamble every day.
What animal would you be? Why?
A seal because they are my favorite animal because they are cute.
What superpower would you have? Why?
If I had a superpower it would be teleportation because I wouldn't have to wake up so early for school.
What do you want to be when you get older? Why?
I would want to be a veterinarian because I love animals and I like helping them.
What do you do after high school?
I want to go to college so I can get a doctoral degree so I can become a veterinarian.
Staff spotlight: Brad shank
What would you do with 1,000,000 dollars?
Buy my wife a house "in the sticks". Boat? Probably. Car? Probably. I'm kind of a dork so, probably upgrade every TV in the house to OLED 4k. Set up my kids so they don't have to worry about college. Invest the rest after a month straight to only eat Montgomery Inn.
What is your spirit animal? Why?
A Fire Breathing Owl. It wasn't before, but it sounds like it would be something you wouldn't want to tangle with.
Why did you choose to teach math?
I knew that I wanted to teach before I knew what I wanted to teach. I didn't want to grade essays, saw job outlooks, and chose math.
What's your favorite bell? Why?
I like any bell that has great character and work ethic. I like getting into great depths in to topics, and so far calculus has been that. I also love to teach financial topics and show students real life skills and talk with them about how things like credit cards, car insurance, and the stock market work.
Buy my wife a house "in the sticks". Boat? Probably. Car? Probably. I'm kind of a dork so, probably upgrade every TV in the house to OLED 4k. Set up my kids so they don't have to worry about college. Invest the rest after a month straight to only eat Montgomery Inn.
What is your spirit animal? Why?
A Fire Breathing Owl. It wasn't before, but it sounds like it would be something you wouldn't want to tangle with.
Why did you choose to teach math?
I knew that I wanted to teach before I knew what I wanted to teach. I didn't want to grade essays, saw job outlooks, and chose math.
What's your favorite bell? Why?
I like any bell that has great character and work ethic. I like getting into great depths in to topics, and so far calculus has been that. I also love to teach financial topics and show students real life skills and talk with them about how things like credit cards, car insurance, and the stock market work.
Student spotlight: Freshman maddie baker
Why do you run. Like is there a reason you do it. And why?
I run because I love it. One of the reasons I run is because running clears my head and it makes me happy to see my coach and family’s proud faces when I finish. Another thing I love is how many people in the school support me, even people i'm not even close with.
How do you feel about the things happening in cross country right now?
I feel like I’m going to have some good competition at my state meet. But other than that its going great so many people support me and I cant wait to go to state.
What do you want to be when you grow up? And why?
When I grow up, I want to be an aerospace engineer because that’s always seemed fun to me. I’ll have to very good in school and i'm doing pretty could so far.
If you were a superhero, who would it be and why?
If I were a superhero, I’d be wonder woman because she’s always been my favorite superhero all my life.
If you could play for any sports team, which team would you play for and why?
If I could play for any sports team. I would play on the USA professional Women’s soccer team because I love soccer and I love to watch them play. I’ve grown so much in my soccer career. My speed really helps a lot. I do cross country and track to help me get faster for soccer and I also just love running.
If you could change one thing about the school, what would it be and why?
If I could change just one thing about the school I would ask to change somethings with athletics. I would like to see some of our sports teams get some new uniforms so that way we can represent our school looking better.
I run because I love it. One of the reasons I run is because running clears my head and it makes me happy to see my coach and family’s proud faces when I finish. Another thing I love is how many people in the school support me, even people i'm not even close with.
How do you feel about the things happening in cross country right now?
I feel like I’m going to have some good competition at my state meet. But other than that its going great so many people support me and I cant wait to go to state.
What do you want to be when you grow up? And why?
When I grow up, I want to be an aerospace engineer because that’s always seemed fun to me. I’ll have to very good in school and i'm doing pretty could so far.
If you were a superhero, who would it be and why?
If I were a superhero, I’d be wonder woman because she’s always been my favorite superhero all my life.
If you could play for any sports team, which team would you play for and why?
If I could play for any sports team. I would play on the USA professional Women’s soccer team because I love soccer and I love to watch them play. I’ve grown so much in my soccer career. My speed really helps a lot. I do cross country and track to help me get faster for soccer and I also just love running.
If you could change one thing about the school, what would it be and why?
If I could change just one thing about the school I would ask to change somethings with athletics. I would like to see some of our sports teams get some new uniforms so that way we can represent our school looking better.
student spotlight: Junior lexie bowling
What's your spirit animal and why? My spirit animal is an elephant, because they have great memory.
What do you want to be when you grow up and why? I would like to be an athletic trainer because I like working with injuries, and because I can still be involved in sports; in some kind of navy.
What kind of music do you listen to? Country
How would you describe yourself? I would describe myself as outgoing, energetic, athletic, outspoken, and happy.
What's your biggest fear and why? My biggest fear is bridges and big bodies of water because I am scared of drowning and heights.
What do you want to be when you grow up and why? I would like to be an athletic trainer because I like working with injuries, and because I can still be involved in sports; in some kind of navy.
What kind of music do you listen to? Country
How would you describe yourself? I would describe myself as outgoing, energetic, athletic, outspoken, and happy.
What's your biggest fear and why? My biggest fear is bridges and big bodies of water because I am scared of drowning and heights.
student spotlight: Sophomore kennedy lee
If you could be doing anything in the world right now what would it be?Why? I would go on vacation to Paris because I need a break from school.
What do you want to be when you’re older? A doctor because they make good money and I like helping people.
Is there anything you wish you could go back in time and do over? Yes, I would go back and spend more time with my cousin before she passed away.
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Hang out with my friends.
What do you want to be when you’re older? A doctor because they make good money and I like helping people.
Is there anything you wish you could go back in time and do over? Yes, I would go back and spend more time with my cousin before she passed away.
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Hang out with my friends.
Student Spotlight: senior Sam Donovan
What's your favorite color?
Red
What do you want to be when your older and why?
I want to major in business management. Then after, go into a barbering college, learn to cut hair, then open my own shop. Or be a professional soccer player. That would be fun.
What's your spirit animal and why?
A cheetah. It's fast and agile, just like me.
Whats your favorite subject and why?
English. Because I love to write.
Red
What do you want to be when your older and why?
I want to major in business management. Then after, go into a barbering college, learn to cut hair, then open my own shop. Or be a professional soccer player. That would be fun.
What's your spirit animal and why?
A cheetah. It's fast and agile, just like me.
Whats your favorite subject and why?
English. Because I love to write.
Student spotlight: Dillon daniels
What is your favorite way to eat potatoes and why?
My favorite way to eat potatoes is to just put them in the microwave whole. I like eating them whole because i like the way the skin tastes. I eat it like an apple and don't put anything on them, such as butter or sour cream it's just a plain potato. It sounds weird, but it's actually really good.
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it?
If I won $1,000,000, I would buy an entire island. After buying the island, I wouldn't have to get a job because it's my island and i can do what i want. But i would build places for people to stay then I would let people come and stay at my island, but they would have to pay me depending on high nice the place they are staying is. And that's how I would get my money back and become very rich. That would be amazing.
If you had the chance to time travel, what time period would you visit?
If I had the chance to time travel, I would visit medieval times because it just fascinates me and I like the knights. There's many things in this time that are better than what's happening today. You wouldn't have to worry about drama or girls you could even become a knight. I would love to go back to this time and explore what it was like back then. I also wouldn't go to school. I would just live my life.
How would you spend your last day on Earth?
I would spend my last day on earth in the woods hiking. I enjoy this very much and have the best time hiking and camping in the woods. I would bring my family with me and we'd hike in the woods all day. Then i'd go home and go to sleep happy even though I know that i will be dead the next day. I will say my goodbyes and enjoy my final day hiking and eating.
My favorite way to eat potatoes is to just put them in the microwave whole. I like eating them whole because i like the way the skin tastes. I eat it like an apple and don't put anything on them, such as butter or sour cream it's just a plain potato. It sounds weird, but it's actually really good.
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it?
If I won $1,000,000, I would buy an entire island. After buying the island, I wouldn't have to get a job because it's my island and i can do what i want. But i would build places for people to stay then I would let people come and stay at my island, but they would have to pay me depending on high nice the place they are staying is. And that's how I would get my money back and become very rich. That would be amazing.
If you had the chance to time travel, what time period would you visit?
If I had the chance to time travel, I would visit medieval times because it just fascinates me and I like the knights. There's many things in this time that are better than what's happening today. You wouldn't have to worry about drama or girls you could even become a knight. I would love to go back to this time and explore what it was like back then. I also wouldn't go to school. I would just live my life.
How would you spend your last day on Earth?
I would spend my last day on earth in the woods hiking. I enjoy this very much and have the best time hiking and camping in the woods. I would bring my family with me and we'd hike in the woods all day. Then i'd go home and go to sleep happy even though I know that i will be dead the next day. I will say my goodbyes and enjoy my final day hiking and eating.
student spotlight: Senior Jordan collins
How would you describe yourself as a person?
I would describe myself as a funny and musical person. I am a senior and I am in the marching band obviously.
What made you want to join the marching band?
The band teacher, Mr.Bauer asked me if I wanted to join the band and I said sure.
What's your biggest struggle in band or in general?
I think school is my biggest struggle in general. I hate waking up so early to go to school.
What's your biggest strength in band or in general?
My biggest strength is my hair, but in marching band my biggest strength is my ability to play the drumset.
How long have you been in marching band?
I have been in marching band since I was in 8th grade, so I've been it about 5 years since then. But I've been doing drums since I was 5 or 6.
What instrument do you play in band and why did you choose this?
I play drums, mostly drumset (a drumset is a set of drums). Well I started playing drums since I was little, and I have just been playing them since.
What's your favorite part about being in marching band?
My favorite part about marching band is playing in front of a bunch of people, at games and tournaments.
Are you going/planning to do anything else with band after High school?
After high school my plan is to go to college for music.
What is something would you tell anyone who is considering joining the marching band?
I would tell them that Marching band is pretty chill and it is very fun to do, but it also takes a lot of dedication and it takes a lot of practice.
I would describe myself as a funny and musical person. I am a senior and I am in the marching band obviously.
What made you want to join the marching band?
The band teacher, Mr.Bauer asked me if I wanted to join the band and I said sure.
What's your biggest struggle in band or in general?
I think school is my biggest struggle in general. I hate waking up so early to go to school.
What's your biggest strength in band or in general?
My biggest strength is my hair, but in marching band my biggest strength is my ability to play the drumset.
How long have you been in marching band?
I have been in marching band since I was in 8th grade, so I've been it about 5 years since then. But I've been doing drums since I was 5 or 6.
What instrument do you play in band and why did you choose this?
I play drums, mostly drumset (a drumset is a set of drums). Well I started playing drums since I was little, and I have just been playing them since.
What's your favorite part about being in marching band?
My favorite part about marching band is playing in front of a bunch of people, at games and tournaments.
Are you going/planning to do anything else with band after High school?
After high school my plan is to go to college for music.
What is something would you tell anyone who is considering joining the marching band?
I would tell them that Marching band is pretty chill and it is very fun to do, but it also takes a lot of dedication and it takes a lot of practice.
Student Spotlight: Senior Kymmy Durbin
What do you want to be when your older?
I want to be a psychologist.
Favorite subject and why?
Definitely English... I've always enjoyed reading and writing.
What is your favorite sport to watch and to play?
Basketball! I'm hoping to play again my senior year, I love it so much.
What is your spirit animal?
Probably a Raven. Quiet and shut in is who I see myself as sometimes. Nevermind, honestly a squirrel fits me well.
How was your day?
My day was lit fam.
I want to be a psychologist.
Favorite subject and why?
Definitely English... I've always enjoyed reading and writing.
What is your favorite sport to watch and to play?
Basketball! I'm hoping to play again my senior year, I love it so much.
What is your spirit animal?
Probably a Raven. Quiet and shut in is who I see myself as sometimes. Nevermind, honestly a squirrel fits me well.
How was your day?
My day was lit fam.
Student Spotlight: Junior Na'zanie Martin
What is your favorite holiday and why?
Thanksgiving because we get to come together as a family and give our thanks. Plus the food is amazing.
What would you like to be when you grow up and why?
A lawyer because I love law and helping people. I feel I would be a good lawyer. I love helping and defending people, and I love getting the truth out. I want people to get the justice they deserve.
In the election, would you vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? Why? And if neither, why?
No one because I feel both of the candidates are not going to help the country. I feel they are just untrustworthy.
What’s your favorite sport and why?
My favorite sport is basketball. I love basketball because it’s exciting to play and also to watch.
If you had $1 million what would you spend it on and why?
If I had $1 million I would help people that need help. I just like helping people and seeing others happy. I would also make sure my family and close friends are okay.
Thanksgiving because we get to come together as a family and give our thanks. Plus the food is amazing.
What would you like to be when you grow up and why?
A lawyer because I love law and helping people. I feel I would be a good lawyer. I love helping and defending people, and I love getting the truth out. I want people to get the justice they deserve.
In the election, would you vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? Why? And if neither, why?
No one because I feel both of the candidates are not going to help the country. I feel they are just untrustworthy.
What’s your favorite sport and why?
My favorite sport is basketball. I love basketball because it’s exciting to play and also to watch.
If you had $1 million what would you spend it on and why?
If I had $1 million I would help people that need help. I just like helping people and seeing others happy. I would also make sure my family and close friends are okay.
Student spotlight: sophomore emily isaac
What made you want to start playing tennis? I didn’t want to have to take gym and my sister played tennis so I thought it would be kind of cool.
Do you wish you would have chosen something else now that you’ve tried it? I really like the people on my team and every time we have an away game the other players are really nice so I like my decision.
Do you like Mr. Schulte as your coach? He’s not too strict but he’s very fair about what is going on. He is used to coaching boys basketball and on day one, he made it clear to us he wasn’t going to treat us differently than the boys. He said he was going to treat us like athletes.
Overall do you like playing the sport? Yes, because It’s not a very long sport in terms of the season and it helps with short term memory because the score changes so often. You also have to remember which way you are supposed to go (Front or back) because I play doubles which means we play 2 VS 2.
Do you wish you would have chosen something else now that you’ve tried it? I really like the people on my team and every time we have an away game the other players are really nice so I like my decision.
Do you like Mr. Schulte as your coach? He’s not too strict but he’s very fair about what is going on. He is used to coaching boys basketball and on day one, he made it clear to us he wasn’t going to treat us differently than the boys. He said he was going to treat us like athletes.
Overall do you like playing the sport? Yes, because It’s not a very long sport in terms of the season and it helps with short term memory because the score changes so often. You also have to remember which way you are supposed to go (Front or back) because I play doubles which means we play 2 VS 2.
Student Spotlight: junior brandon kassem
Where would you go if you can go anywhere in the world? Why?
I would go to Tokyo because I have always wanted to go.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
I want to be a doctor because I like helping people.
What is your favorite kind of food?
My favorite food is pizza, I could eat it all the time.
What is your favorite shoe brand?Why?
I don't really have a favorite shoe brand because I wear like Jordan, Nike, Vans, and adidas.
Where have you traveled to? Do you like it?
I have traveled all the way down to Florida and I do like it because I like playing football on the beach, and being on the beach.
I would go to Tokyo because I have always wanted to go.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
I want to be a doctor because I like helping people.
What is your favorite kind of food?
My favorite food is pizza, I could eat it all the time.
What is your favorite shoe brand?Why?
I don't really have a favorite shoe brand because I wear like Jordan, Nike, Vans, and adidas.
Where have you traveled to? Do you like it?
I have traveled all the way down to Florida and I do like it because I like playing football on the beach, and being on the beach.
Student spotlight: Lemuel James, Sophomore vice president
What's the hardest part about being vice president? The hardest part is probably the timing. Having to make the time to go to meetings and scheduling things.
What made you want to be involved in the student council? I like helping people. I also thought that I would be a great representative for the sophmore class.
What's something you're planning on trying to change? I want to try and and get a little bit of recess. I would also want to possibly have more school activities like dances, parties, assemblies or maybe even a couple of talent shows.
How are you going to get these things? I am going to try and start a petition for the students to sign. I'll also talk to the principles, our class advisory and to the student body.
What's your opinion on the dress code? I mean it makes sense, but it can be a little too strict sometimes. So overall i agree and disagre
How would you describe yourself? I'm 15 years old. I have lived in Norwood my whole life. I'm caring, kind, respectful, and I fight for what I believe. I'm a Norwood Police Explorer and obviously I'm vice president.
Are you disappointed about not being elected President? No not really. I mean I got what I was going for, which was to be at least vice president, but I believe I could've been elected president if I really wanted.
What made you want to be involved in the student council? I like helping people. I also thought that I would be a great representative for the sophmore class.
What's something you're planning on trying to change? I want to try and and get a little bit of recess. I would also want to possibly have more school activities like dances, parties, assemblies or maybe even a couple of talent shows.
How are you going to get these things? I am going to try and start a petition for the students to sign. I'll also talk to the principles, our class advisory and to the student body.
What's your opinion on the dress code? I mean it makes sense, but it can be a little too strict sometimes. So overall i agree and disagre
How would you describe yourself? I'm 15 years old. I have lived in Norwood my whole life. I'm caring, kind, respectful, and I fight for what I believe. I'm a Norwood Police Explorer and obviously I'm vice president.
Are you disappointed about not being elected President? No not really. I mean I got what I was going for, which was to be at least vice president, but I believe I could've been elected president if I really wanted.
Student spotlight: Kara dishon, Sophomore president
How would you describe yourself? As someone who doesn't usually describe themselves. I kind of like to to leave that to the hands of other people.
What made you want to be president?
I wanted to be class president because I have a lot of ideas and fun things we could do for our class. I'm also looking forward to new fundraising opportunities for the sophomore class.
What's something you are planning to change?
I am going to try to get the school to recycle more. It's an issue that's been bothering me since 7th grade. I'm going to see if I can get a group of people together to help me create a plan to recycle. We throw away a lot of paper in this school. I also want to collect recycling bins for each classroom. On top of this I plan on getting us more rewarding field trips. I feel like at this point of our lives when we do something good we don't really get acknowledged for it. I think it would be cool to give some kids who need motivation an opportunity.
What's your opinion on the dress code?
I think that if our state is going to regulate us to hide our shoulders, they should also regulate us pulling our pants up because it seems to be a huge problem at this school. In my opinion undergarments are more offensive than shoulders.
What's the hardest part about being president?
The hardest part is that everybody wants recess. I can't promise recess because it's not up to the school it's state regulated.
What made you want to be president?
I wanted to be class president because I have a lot of ideas and fun things we could do for our class. I'm also looking forward to new fundraising opportunities for the sophomore class.
What's something you are planning to change?
I am going to try to get the school to recycle more. It's an issue that's been bothering me since 7th grade. I'm going to see if I can get a group of people together to help me create a plan to recycle. We throw away a lot of paper in this school. I also want to collect recycling bins for each classroom. On top of this I plan on getting us more rewarding field trips. I feel like at this point of our lives when we do something good we don't really get acknowledged for it. I think it would be cool to give some kids who need motivation an opportunity.
What's your opinion on the dress code?
I think that if our state is going to regulate us to hide our shoulders, they should also regulate us pulling our pants up because it seems to be a huge problem at this school. In my opinion undergarments are more offensive than shoulders.
What's the hardest part about being president?
The hardest part is that everybody wants recess. I can't promise recess because it's not up to the school it's state regulated.
Student Spotlight: Sophomore Hazel Mersch
Why do you want to run for class president? I want to run for class president because I think I could be able to help change some of the things we do and make it better for the students.
What do you hope to accomplish as class president if you are elected? I hope to help the students have a better year both academically and just having fun. How do you feel you are different from the other candidates? I think i’m different because I can put more to the table and bring new ideas from both myself and other classmates. What leadership qualities do you feel you have? I think that I am capable of taking control of situations and will be able to make things better. I also think I am very dependable. |
Student Spotlight: Sophomore Madison Whitmore
What’s your favorite sport and why?
Track because it’s an individual sport and you can easily improve yourself through your own race.
If you had $1 million what would you spend it on and why?
I’d put half away in savings and the other half I’d buy my parents their dream house. Then I’d go shopping and buy lots of food.
If you could take the place of any main character in a movie/show who would you be and why?
It would be Timone and Pumba from Lion King because they’re so funny and they help their friends get through things.
What’s your biggest fear and why?
My two biggest fears are worms and snakes. Snakes because they’re bigger versions of worms and when I was little my brother threw a worm on me. I didn’t find it till I got in the classroom and took my coat off and it fell.
What do you hope to accomplish when you graduate high school and why?
I hope to finish medical school and become an OBGYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), or a baby doctor because I want to have that moment when I give a mother her child and you see the joy on her face after all her hard work.
Track because it’s an individual sport and you can easily improve yourself through your own race.
If you had $1 million what would you spend it on and why?
I’d put half away in savings and the other half I’d buy my parents their dream house. Then I’d go shopping and buy lots of food.
If you could take the place of any main character in a movie/show who would you be and why?
It would be Timone and Pumba from Lion King because they’re so funny and they help their friends get through things.
What’s your biggest fear and why?
My two biggest fears are worms and snakes. Snakes because they’re bigger versions of worms and when I was little my brother threw a worm on me. I didn’t find it till I got in the classroom and took my coat off and it fell.
What do you hope to accomplish when you graduate high school and why?
I hope to finish medical school and become an OBGYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), or a baby doctor because I want to have that moment when I give a mother her child and you see the joy on her face after all her hard work.
Student Spotlight: Junior Casey Ragle
If you were an animal, what would you be? Why?
I would be a rhino, because I would demolish everything in my path.
If you could change one thing about school, what would it be and why?
I would change the starting time, because I think we start way too early. I would also have shorter class time, because I feel that education is not based on the amount of time.
If you could take the place of any main character in a movie, who would it be and why?
I would probably choose Michael Myers, because I hate a lot of people.
What’s your favorite breed of dog?
My favorite type of dog is a Yorkie poodle, because I have a dog named Lucy. She’s a “yorkie poo”, she’s five year old and she’s black.
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Ferguson in fourth grade, because we used to play a lot of games and she was funny.
I would be a rhino, because I would demolish everything in my path.
If you could change one thing about school, what would it be and why?
I would change the starting time, because I think we start way too early. I would also have shorter class time, because I feel that education is not based on the amount of time.
If you could take the place of any main character in a movie, who would it be and why?
I would probably choose Michael Myers, because I hate a lot of people.
What’s your favorite breed of dog?
My favorite type of dog is a Yorkie poodle, because I have a dog named Lucy. She’s a “yorkie poo”, she’s five year old and she’s black.
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Ferguson in fourth grade, because we used to play a lot of games and she was funny.
Student Spotlight: Junior Zoe Hoover
Where would you travel in the world if you can? Why?
I would travel to Paris because I want to see the Eiffel Tower and eat a crepe.
What is your favorite activity? Why?
My favorite activity is to play piano because I can express myself.
Who is your favorite rapper?
My favorite rapper would have to be Eminem
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
I want to be a psychologist because I want to help people.
If you were an animal, what would you be? Why?
I would be a giraffe because they are beautiful and tall.
How would you spend your last day on Earth?
I would eat a ton of fried chicken, gummy bears, and gummy worms. I would pet a lot of dogs, and binge watch on Netflix.
I would travel to Paris because I want to see the Eiffel Tower and eat a crepe.
What is your favorite activity? Why?
My favorite activity is to play piano because I can express myself.
Who is your favorite rapper?
My favorite rapper would have to be Eminem
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
I want to be a psychologist because I want to help people.
If you were an animal, what would you be? Why?
I would be a giraffe because they are beautiful and tall.
How would you spend your last day on Earth?
I would eat a ton of fried chicken, gummy bears, and gummy worms. I would pet a lot of dogs, and binge watch on Netflix.
Student Spotlight: Sophomore Maggie Allen
What is your favorite subject and why?
Orchestra because I like learning and playing new songs.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A wolf because they are my favorite animal, they’re smart, they’re loyal and they are still
able to kill anything they want.
If you had the chance to time travel, would you? If so, what time period would you visit and why?
Maybe early 2000s because that’s when my favorite band was around and any other time period besides that kind of sucked.
If you could take the place of any main character in a movie, who would it be and why?
Harry Potter because he’s a wizard and who wouldn’t love that.
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it? Why?
I would buy a house for my mom cause she wants me to buy her a house.
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Why?
Ramen noodles because it’s cheap, and it’s the only thing I know how to make on the stove.
Orchestra because I like learning and playing new songs.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A wolf because they are my favorite animal, they’re smart, they’re loyal and they are still
able to kill anything they want.
If you had the chance to time travel, would you? If so, what time period would you visit and why?
Maybe early 2000s because that’s when my favorite band was around and any other time period besides that kind of sucked.
If you could take the place of any main character in a movie, who would it be and why?
Harry Potter because he’s a wizard and who wouldn’t love that.
If you won $1,000,000, what would you buy with it? Why?
I would buy a house for my mom cause she wants me to buy her a house.
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Why?
Ramen noodles because it’s cheap, and it’s the only thing I know how to make on the stove.