Alyssa Cariaso

Sandra Cisneros, an author who is deeply inspired by her Mexican American heritage. This inspiration is clearly shown throughout every one of her writing pieces such as “Salvador Late or Early” and “Eleven”. Both short-stories focus on adolescents with a mature mindset and adult precision, and each story does a marvelous job portraying Cisneros constant writing style. “Salvador Late or Early” is focusing on a young boy, Salvador, with heavy burdens to carry on his shoulders, which is unfortunate because he is such a young boy with an old soul. The responsibilities he has are unimaginable due to the fact they don’t pertain to his age. The short-story “Eleven” is about an eleven-year-old girl named Rachel, a forthright character who explains

For many years of my life I had struggled fitting in, weather it be in sports or core classes, it was difficult for me. I had very few friends and never academically exelled. Its hard to explain the reasons why school was such a struggle for me, but I guess that at some point I felt wasen’t worth it. That day I had decided to go to the couselor, I had gone becuase I felt like if it was even possible, she would be able to guide me to find that one thing that I would love and exell at, to finally be appreciated. That decision was and always will be a blessing to me. Choir has given me

Imagine a third grader, small and blonde, standing on a stage that practically swallows her. She gazes in awe at the bright lights that seem to tower miles above her head; likewise, she follows with a stare, fixating on the hundreds of darkened faces that remain directly in front of her. Unlike her classmates who fidget with nerves beside her, she feels a rush of adrenaline. What may have seemed to some an ordinary choir concert in a dull auditorium, was, to me, a life changing moment. Ever since this day, for 9 years now, I have had an unwavering passion for music and performing. As I aged, I found myself excitedly learning how to play 7 new instruments, but even considering the vast number of bands, orchestras, choirs, and instrumental lessons that I joined, I noticed myself

Sweet, fun, smart, and spunky are just a few of the words that come to my mind when I think about Alyssa Tirado. Alyssa was born on August 23rd, 2001 to Jeffrey and Danielle Tirado in Deltona, Florida. She also lived in St. Augustine before she moved to Naples in 5th grade. Alyssa has a great relationship with her older brother Julien who she looks up to. She is new at FBA this year, but is very social and has made many friends. Alyssa is an amazing cheerleader and has cheered since she was in 5th grade. She cheers for both the football team and basketball team. When she graduates high school, Alyssa plans on attending USF and becoming a radiologist. Alyssa likes to spend her free time at the beach, shopping, and with her boyfriend Daniel Marquina.

I am a dedicated and conscientious student in class, and a key member in many extra-curricular activities. As a keen musician, playing violin, trombone and piano, I contribute to a number of musical ensembles in school and played an integral part in the organisation of our school’s summer concert. I am also a member of several local youth orchestras and bands, with whom I have toured abroad many times, most recently to Italy, France and Belgium.

Allyson’s high school activities include varsity cheerleading on the football, basketball, and competition squad. Playing clarinet in the band for the past five years, she is very active in local honors bands including All County, Solo and Ensemble, OMEA District 3 band and All-Ohio State Fair band. Allyson participates in high school choir, and is a part of mixed ensemble. She is a two-year member of Arcadia track and field team. Furthermore, is a member of the National Honor Society, and now a lifetime member of the National Society of High School Scholars. Her community activities include volunteering at The Old Time

Arvin Estrellado is a hardworking freshman that attends Chino Hills High School and has a diverse set of interests and hobbies. As a member of the band, which takes up most of his time and quickly creates a schedule filled to the brim. Like any other student, Arvin has hobbies that he enjoys in his free time. Some of his favorite activities include playing his trumpet, playing video games, swimming with his friends, or watching Anime. Alternatively, he has a few favorite places where he loves to spend time when he gets the chance. These places include Huntington Beach and almost anywhere where he can hang out with friends. As far as school goes, Arvin works for his grades and is inspired by his brother. Although it has only been fourteen weeks

In the first grade, I picked up a clarinet. It was my sister’s, collecting dust while waiting for me to play it. From the moment I produced my first sound, an ear-piercing squeal that frightened my dog, the path of my life took a turn for the better. I began teaching myself for the following three years, along with learning from my sister how to properly play the beautiful instrument. The music pushed me out of my comfort zone: concerts that forced me onstage, tests that made me play difficult songs, and teachers that pushed me to be an exceptional player. From the shy elementary school student I used to be to the outgoing band member I take joy in being today, music has shaped my everyday life.

Samantha Cortez Garcia (born April 20, 2000), Sam, is a Mexican- American sophomore student currently attending Mckay High School. She first began her career as a student at the age of five attending Washington Elementary as a kindergarten student.

Carolina Flores has had an extraordinary experience at Casco Bay High School. She had a passionate smile as she said, “I would redo my four years here again.” Her journey before a CBHS was different. Her 8th grade year everyone kept telling her only weird go to CBHS or it's a hard school. But her mother didn't wanted her to go to Deering High school because her older sister had a horrible experience at DHS. “My older sister didn't want me to same experience as she did in high school,” Carolina said. But right now she is so grateful and thankful for mother forcing her to go Casco. She learned how to come out of her comfort zone, for example, her biggest millstone was being a dj at her 10th grade year for the Halloween dance.

Madeline Burillo became the official college president for Houston Community College Southwest on April 22, having the word “interim” removed from her title after seven months.

Camryn Lilliana was just brought into this world by her loving mother. When she was a newborn, she was sleeping for up to 18 hours a day. This was until she was three months old and sleeping less and less because her body has grown and adapted to the world around her. She is staying up later in the day. A few years pass by and Camryn is now 5 years old and is starting Kindergarten. She is in school for a few hours a day and but is not given a time to nap until she gets home. A few more years pass by and now Camryn is about to promote into the seventh grade where there will be more and more homework than in elementary school thus causing her to stay awake late into the night. Camryn is eager to grow up, but she does not realize that when she

Brea Heneveld is a freshman at Grace Bible College studying elementary education with a focus in mathematics and reading. She grew up in the small farming town of Hamilton, Michigan. Before heading to Grace, Brea attended Hamilton High School where she graduated the top 25 out of 200 students. While in high school she played basketball her freshman and sophomore year, was in choir all four years, eventually making into Hamilton’s top choir her junior year, and performed in two productions her senior year. She currently is employed at Cracker Barrel in Grandville and also The Good Earth Café in Holland. Music is a big part of her life and has been singing in front of groups ever since she can remember. She surrounded herself with friends who

Jessica Krob is a sixteen year old girl who was born in Wichita, Kansas, and she has lived in two other states since then. When she was about five years old she moved to Springfield, Missouri, and when she was thirteen years old her parents got a divorce. The summer before her senior year of high school, her mother remarried a farmer from Leachville, Arkansas. She moved to Arkansas and transferred to Buffalo Island Central High School. Jessica really enjoys school, and her favorite subject is science. She plans to use her passion for science to earn a degree in biology to become orthodontists. Outside of school, she enjoys reading great books, and playing the violin. Jessica always strives to do her best, and reach

Louis Hémon creates a story of the rural life in a family of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, the Chapdelaine’s. He uses the climate and traditional values in a way in which the novel still has an ironic and crucial element. Also, the beginning of the novel on Ite, missa est[1] is (“the mass”) a claim on religious behaviour, a main theme in this novel. Maria Chapdelaine, a novel personifying the spirit of French Canada at its most romantic, was written by