I am looking at this as a rebuilding year, or better yet, a foundation year. I am looking to lay a foundation that can be brought into the small schools change over.

Jesus is an amazing student. His prose ('The Circuit' by Jaime Jimenez) is a story of a young migrant child, and his experiences in the U.S. public school system. It is a powerful piece and he delivers it with dedication and passion.

She is a dedicated member of the team, and finds a way to juggle an active school life, a busy senior year, and a successful speech career.