List of 5 items.

• Favorite class:

  Spanish. “I’ve worked hard to get better at Spanish this past year. I like learning a new language because it gives you another way to communicate with people.”

• How she builds confidence:

  At the gym. "I started gymnastics when I was three years old. I compete in meets and enjoy all of the different events—floor, beam, vault, and bars. My favorite events are bars and floor. I’m working on a skill called giants on the uneven bars right now. I like that I can express myself through gymnastics. To me, it’s really fun."

• How she wants to shake the world:

  "I want to be a pediatrician because I like helping people and I love kids. I want to go to medical school and change the world by being a doctor."

• How she expresses herself:

  Through athletics. “Sports have always been a huge part of my life. I’ve done gymnastics, football, soccer, track, and basketball. Last year was my first time on a basketball team and I loved it. I definitely want to keep playing and pushing myself.”

• Favorite thing about Ellis:

  “I love the people at Ellis. The environment is really welcoming and the people are really nice. When I came in sixth grade, I was worried about making new friends, but everyone was so friendly and I made friends fast. I feel like I can be myself here. It’s a privilege to go to Ellis.”