Senior Ty Bryant When I was in elementary school, I came home from school and my sister had a plate of Oreos for me. I ate the first one and when I went to have another I bit into it and it tasted like mint. It was so gross I spit it out right after, but my sister was laughing really hard so I knew it was her. I wasn’t mad because it was actually pretty funny and I got back at her so it was okay.   Senior...

Can you describe your involvement in STEM? This year I am taking three science classes. Last year I only took two, and then the year before, I took two as well. But basically, these are the classes that I've always enjoyed more than others. I really just found an interest early on and knew I really wanted to focus on STEM in particular. Furthermore, I am also participating in an internship called...

"Senior schedule has definitely been one of the highlights of my senior year. I recommend everyone who is in a lower grade (to) try your best to get into the TCP Program. Having four classes a semester has let me be more flexible with my time and pursue other activities in and outside of school. DECA has been a big part of my high school experience and it allows me to spend more time on my projects."   We...

“When I was little, Ash Wednesday was really confusing (to me). But now I understand that we are dust and to dust we shall return. That’s what they say when ash is put on our foreheads. Having that explained to me was really impactful because we have a soul on this earth, and our soul is really what is going to last­—not our body.”   “It’s become one of my favorite times of...

How does having a leap year birthday affect you? I don’t really notice anything. When I was a little kid, I was embarrassed by it. Now, I think it’s kinda cool. When I am 80 (years old) I get to say I am 20, which is cool. Have you ever felt different because your birthday is not every year? Not really. I remember when I was little, I was first starting to understand what a leap year birthday...