Brittany Hopkins

Brittany Hopkins is a junior at kenwood academy. she wants to have a great junior year, get good grades ,and get a high score on the a.c.t. 

“this is the most critical year for me”says hopkins.

The  a.c.t is a very big deal so she wants to do everything she can to prepare for it. 

Hopkins is a very  sociable and outgoing person. she likes to hang with friends and go to school events .

she is also in a group here at kenwood called ladies lounge.   She also hopes to become the manager for the boys basket ball team.

For the future Hopkins hopes to be a business woman. she wants  to  have her own line of beauty salons .

but before that she hopes to go S.I.U  Southern Illinois University and major in business of course.

she is a bright and intelligent student and has a bright future ahead of her .

Hopkins family supports her in every thing she does . 

“with out my family i could not make it ” Hopkins spends most of her time with her family. they are always together and thinks that every family should be like this because with a love and supportive  family it would be much easier to reach your goals.

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Megan Lindsey

        No girl compares to Megan Lindsey one of Kenwood’s rising stars whose future shines brighter with each passing day.

       Jarrett Willis describes her as “Funny, outgoing, and outspoken.”  She enjoys writing poetry and is an aspiring broadcast journalist. Close friends and family say that she is truly indescribable. They say, “Megan has her own way of doing things, and sometimes doesn’t think about the consequences of her actions”.       

          Her mother, father and grandmother raised her. She describes her and her grandmother being extremely close. Her grandma was the one family member that she could always talk to, at least until her recent passing this year.

         “I felt like I couldn’t breathe when I heard the news,” says Megan. This emotion is understandable due to how close Megan describes them being. Losing any loved one is hard to cope with especially those whom you were closest to.

            “We’d done all that we could to try and help Megan in her time of need, because she’s done the same for me since the 7^th grade”, says Kenisha Adams one of Megan’s closest friends. Always being there for others is one of Megan’s strong suites and something she continues to do.

            “I don’t know what this life may bring, but I’m going to go through it being the best person I can be, as if I’m not already,” said Megan.

Lenora Witcher

                                     Lenora Witcher Personality Profile

 

 

            Lenora Monet Witcher, born March 26, 1993, is a hard working, successful,

 caring, senior student at Kenwood Academy high school.

 Witcher’s passion is to study forensic science, play basketball and tennis at St.

 Xavier University, in fall 2011. Witcher played basketball and volleyball her

 sophomore of high school, but quit do to some problems with her schoolwork.

 “I’ve planned on playing sports all 4 years of high school, but I guess things can’t

 always go the way you want them to go”.

          Witcher wants to attend a private college, due to the being in a private school for

 six years.  She  wants  to  attend   St.  Xavier  in  Oak  Lawn, Illinois,  because  most   of  

 her  family  is  here  in  Chicago.  If   she  changes  her  mind  about  her  dream  college,

 than  her  second  choice  is  California   State   University  Long  Beach.

          “I would like to attend CSULB, because it has a beautiful scenery. I  have  always 

 wanted  to  visit  California.”  Witcher   stated.

 

Justin Bouyer

Unlike many young basketball players who have the dream of playing in the NBA, Justin Bouyer has a dream of playing basketball overseas someday. He likes the international competition and enjoys watching them play.

 “I want to leave out the United States and get the experience of somewhere else.” Says Bouyer.

 Bouyer  a respectful young man plays basketball for Kenwood Academy and many other teams during the summer.

 At other times he focuses on school and getting his grades up at school where he has the respect of a lot of teaches as being well- mannered. He thanks his sister for keeping him focused and staying on him with the hopes that he becomes something someday.

 Before he takes talent overseas, he wants to attend either SIUC or a school down south mainly a historically black college or university. He plans to major in electrical engineering or accounting and one day open his own business.

 Bouyer wants to open a couple of barbershops or auto shops later in life so he can retire and still make money.

 “I want to continue to make money when I retire so my kids can always have what they need and I can take trips whenever I want to.

 Justin Bouyer will be something in the future and will impress a lot of people.

Michael Williams(LiL Mike)

There aren’t many high school seniors with the attentive of Michael Williams.

Williams was raised in a single home by his mother, is a strong focused student of Kenwood academy in Chicago Hyde Park neighborhood. He’s also a talented artist.

 

“I’d like to be a big time rapper and study all types of music genres,” said Williams.

 

He’s not just dreaming about becoming an big artist he’s actually reaching for his goal to achieve his dream. Though he said being a senior is kind of making him busy he stills put forth effort. When he was a freshmen he started a rap group called problem boys, which primarily is a group of him and a couple of his friends who has the same goals.

 

“I’d very skilled at this rapping thing I been doing it for a long time and everybody at Kenwood thinks I’m good too” Said Williams.

 

The problem boys eventually moved on to other projects, but Williams passion for rapping continued to persevere. With his most recent rhymes he ran into a producer by the name of Michael Smith who liked his style and wanted him to rap over some beats so he could get on the radio and become what he wants to be in life a “artist”.

 

Williams would like to enroll at a top music culture school. And continues to push himself towards his dream by taking his high school creative writing class, were he is learning how to write what he is feeling.

 

“I use to just write and not have a message in what I was writing about, but now I let out knowledge and give people something to think about when I rap”, said Williams.

 

Williams is moving in a positive diretion with his rap career but also will have something to fall back on if that doesn’t work.

Brianna Hyde

Brianna Hyde

September 28, 2010

Journalism Per 7

 

 

                                         Brianna’s Journey to Success

 

Kenwood Academy Senior, Brianna Hyde, is very excited about taking the next step in her life, which is college. She wants to attend UIC and have a career in occupational therapy. Other than the college process, there are many other aspects to Brianna’s life.

 

Brianna started attending Kenwood in the fall of 2007. “ I was excited as well as nervous to start high school. I didn’t know what to expect”, she said. Briannas friendly and calm spirit made it easy for her to make new friends quickly. She also got good grades at the same time.

 

Brianna was raised by her mother Jan. Her mother is big influence in her life. “ My mom always told me to do well in school and to focus. She always wanted to make sure that my priorities were in the correct order. I may not always agree with her, but at the end of the day I know that her intentions are good.”

 

Aside from academics, Brianna loves to spend time with her friends and family, shopping, and eating. “I love my friends and family. Every day that I’m with them makes my mood so much better. Everyday they make me laugh and for that I appreciate them.”

 

Brianna says that she’s ready for prom and graduation.

 

 

 

 

Shentrece Lewis

Shentrece Lewis is a senior at Kenwood Academy. Shentrece has been attending Kenwood since her freshmen year. Since freshmen year, she has been in activities such as basketball management, fashion show, focus, junior/senior mentor, and she is currently on a dance team called Essential. After high school she plans to go to college. She’s not quit sure which college but she do want to stay in Chicago for sure.

 While growing up, Shentrece has witnessed a lot of hard times, such as losing her younger brother when she was 10. After her younger brother passed she never been the same. She was determined to live the best life as she could, but it was hard living with her mother and her mother’s husband, who she didn’t like at all. Eventually her mother got a divorce, but that didn’t make anything better.

 Now Shentrece is 17 years old and lives with her cousin on the east side of Chicago. She no longer lives with her mother and her father does try his best to provide. Shentrece tries her best to do what she has to do to pursue her dreams of becoming a model and social psychologist.

 Shentrece has a lot of encouragement from her friends to stay in school. She’s been through a lot with school and she still maintains to keep good grades. Ashton Nash stated, “At first I was sad, but then I was happy once I found out that she would finish out her last year here with me. We’ve been close since gear-up and it would have been sad not to have graduated with my Poo-Poo.”

Chianthony Lee ( Chi )

                     Chicago is full of many hidden talents but he is a star that shines bright and he is up high where nobody can reach.

                        Chianthony Lee is Best known as Chi. He is a basketball player that loves the game with a passion. His father who played for Hales Franciscans one of the top schools today taught him. He was also taught by Walter Lemon (mentor) who is one of the top guards last year.

                    I trained so hard to be good just like my family my goal is to better than every guard in the city.  “That’s a dream” said Mr. Lee  his real focus is journalism he was inspired by his cousin who is a graduate of  Kenwood in 03. He has his own blog that expresses his creative writing skills . Flyuniversity.wordpress.com is a creative blog that talks about a lot of sport problems and  high school sports drama . He is head down the right road and there’s no stopping him .

Symone Sanford

Symone Sanford is a senior at Kenwood Academy. She has been attending Kenwood since fall of 2007 and has always been motivated to do her best in school.  Symone always has a joyful, outgoing spirit and loves to put a smile on her peers face as well as her own.

Symone hopes to graduate and next fall go on to attend Columbia College-Chicago, downtown to major in Marketing Communications and Advertisement. She loves to take pictures with her free time. Her aspirations are to be a commercial print model, only because she has been told to be very photogenic, drama queen, and very creative.

Symone is also a great writer. Which is what inspired her to take a journalism course this school year. While growing up she always would free write just on what would happen day after day and how she could express her thoughts on paper.

One of her many goals, once she is well into her career, is to write a book to inspire teens on life and future goals they should set and reflect off her own life as well.

Symone strives to share her joy with the world with her bright smile, bubbly personality, and sense of humor but also through her giving spirit as she hopes to come back to her Chicago community and give more love and inspiration.

Jamara Bell

Jamara Bell one of Kenwood Academy’s brightest students has decided to get her catering business started. London’s Great Taste is what she calls it. It is samplers of her some of greatest dishes to get her name reconized in the community.

“It will take a lot of time, dedication, and stamina to get things on a roll but it’s worth it in the long run.” She said smiling.

Her long time dream started with her first dish, eggs and bacon. From there on her dream changed from being a pediatrician to a chef. She’s always been a lover of food, but her passion for it goes deeper than the average teen making a sandwich for lunch or breakfast for mother’s day.

“Cooking has been my way of expression. Usually I get tips from cook books and food network but I always add my own twist. My mood determines the dish and the final flavor. When I’m in a bad mood I tend to cook spicy foods, but not spicy to the point one may not be able to eat it. For example a shrimp and tomato soup that many of my employers, family, and friends love. I created the dish when I was upset.”

After she graduates from Kenwood she hopes to go to University of Chicago, Northwestern, or Howard to receive her business degree and masters in sociology, while in catering school at Le Cordon Bleu.

“You have to know how to work well with people in order to own your own”

From there forth she plans to own five franchises, in five different cities; Chicago [Eat Perfectly] , New York [London’s Dish] , Miami [Perfect Appetite] , Paris [unsure] , and Atlanta [la de Paris].

Nia McCrary

Nia McCray is an outgoing, interesting, friendly, and well-rounded young lady. She was born on September 24, 1993 in Celevland Ohio. She is an only child but she has a sister on her father side. She attended Mckay and Ruggles elementary school. A couple of characteristics that describes Nia are, friendly, outgoing, and is dedicated to anything she put her mind to.“ Failure is not an option for me.” Nia stated

Nia is currently a senior at Kenwood academy and has attended Kenwood Academy for four years. “Kenwood pushes their student toward college and makes sure each strives for success,” she said.Nia is in only on after school activity so far but plans to join many more as the school year contiues. The club she is currently involved in is called Vogue, which is based off students that has dreams of being in fashion or a model.

After high school, Nia plans to attend college in state at Elmhurst and major in boniness or graphic designs. After earning her bachelor’s degree she plans to start her career in entertainment, than start a family with the man of her dreams

Cierra Spencer

Cierra Spencer, a 17-year-old senior attending Kenwood Academy.   She is the stranger who is smiling at you in the hallways and doing majorette ,oves.

Born and raised in Chicago she plans to be an author of a poetry book that she now is working on. She also aspires to be a motivational speaker for young teens hoping that a young voice will encourage them to drive for better things.  ” I want to do alot of things. I want to help people feel good and learn that life is truly a precious . I believe people will do better when they see someone ese have faith in them.”

When Cierra is not stirring up her dreams she keeping her self busy with friends and family.

One of her close friends Symone said ‘Cierra has a bubbly personality. She likes to make people laugh and most of the time she succeeds. I’m glad we are friends. We are practically sisters ” but besides her friends who she considers “sisters”. Cierra lives in a single parent home with her mom and her three other sisters.

Although this senior is most definily ready for June 13th.She is keeping herself busy and moving forward.  So until then you can catch Cierra at Kenwood.

Khadijah Bailey

There aren’t many people like Kenwood’s very own Khadijah Bailey.

 Born and raised in Chicago, Khadijah has a dream like no other. She is an aspiring business owner for her father’s restaurant that will soon go nation wide.

 “I’d love to continue my fathers dream because I know he will be very proud of me when I help his business grow,” said Bailey

 To get to where she is going it’s going to take dedication, impatience, and hard work. She plans on going to University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff to major in Business Management.

 “I chose that as a major because that will help me learn some thin about the business world,” said Bailey.

 After college Bailey plans on expanding her father business but she also has her own dream. She wants to open up her own hair salon and spa for ladies.

 “When I was younger my father had his own barber shop, and he inspired me to be an entrepreneur,” said Bailey.

 Her main focus right now is to finish her college applications and keep her grade up. She knows that this is one of the biggest years of her life and will help determine her future.

“This year starts it all, it basically plans out my future and if I will be successful,” said Bailey.

 She believes that hard work will pay in the end even though it very tough right now with the heavy workload.

 “If you work hard and do what you have to do you get things accomplished and you wont have to worry about short comings,” said Bailey.

Ashton Nash

Ashton Nash is a current senior at Kenwood Academy. Ashton is most commonly known for her short height. Ashton is seventeen years old and knows were she is headed in life.

            Born and raised in Chicago, Il Ashton is energetic full of life and has set very high goals for herself.  Ashton is currently involved in Kenwood’

s Concert Choir were she is a soprano, music is her life. Ashton  is hoping to make music that inspires all types of people and to make them feel good about themselves.

            Ashton is a genuinely happy person, she has a bubbly personality and she’

s always smiling and laughing. But Ashton is also very sensitive and also very creative. Ashton loves and enjoys life and some of her friends can vouch for that.

            When Ashton first started singing she was very intimidated and thought that maybe she wasn’t good enough. After working as hard to get in the choir and to stay she has a lot to say. She often says that , “I didn’t really think I was that great, I knew that I could sing and harmonize but I had no idea that I was as good as I am now.”
            One of Ashton’s best friends Symone Sanford describes Ashton as, “A sister in other words, Triplet for 4 years now, and she is very trustworthy and has a great sense of humor. She always brightens my day and always has the right words for everything.”
            Next fall Ashton plans to attend Jackson State University. While there she plans to join JSU’s gospel and jazz choir. But her intended major is Business management and music. Ashton knows now that she wants to be a entrepreneur. One of her main goals is to write and produce music and then work behind and write a novel that helps to inspire someone else’s life.

Clarence Sanon

Staff bio

 

Clarence Sanon, a senior at Kenwood Academy, and part of the new and improved Kaleidoscope, is now 17 going on18.

Sanon’s mother was born and raised in Haiti. He loves where his people are from and has a keen awareness of who he is. His first language was Creole, which is the native language of the Haitian people.

“I love the fact that I’m Haitian there is a sense of unity between our people and the food that we make is just amazing,” said Sanon.

Sanon as a young boy has always moved around all his life he has been to almost 7 schools in his life. But feels that is part of who is as a person.

“I feel that if I had not been to all these schools I wouldn’t be the random and worldly man I am today,” Said Sanon

His piers and teachers agree that he is a fantastic student and faithful friend. His many long time friends all have high praises for his work. Ashton Nash, a fellow journalist had some good words about him.

“Clarence is a interesting person, he is unique and has weird and hilarious qualities,” stated Nash

His G.P.A is a 4.1 and he loves playing sports. His dream is to become a multibillionaire. His dream college is Michigan State University.

“I love being active in school and my community because it will help me with my future goals,” said Sanon

There is nothing Sanon loves doing more than being active and proficient in all his studies.

Zarkpa “zizzle” Bohn

 

 

 

 

Mr. Bohn Personality Profile

 

Zarkpa Myles Bohn  first started soccer in the wound.When his mom accidently swallowed a grape he decided to start kicking it. Since then he and people around him witnessed a monster athlete in the making. When he was just three yeas old he would go to games with his Dad and watch as his second favorite player in the world, His self as his first, play and replay evrything he did in his mind. Two years later he got the chance to show evryone who was watching what potetntial he had. “ I knew from the beginning that my son was going to become successful” said his mom. He has worked hard his whole life on and off the field.He feels that anybody that doesn’t know anything about soccer should come and ask about it.He promises that one day he will be the best.

Andrea Davis

Andrea Davis is a student at Kenwood Academy. She has been there since her freshman year and is now going through her senior year. She has always been in an older siblings shadow or having to be at the same school as her younger sister having four other siblings teachers always mixed up their names and would compare Davis to her other siblings. Now since Davis is at a school by herself without any of her siblings she feels it is her time to shine.

“Finally being at a school by myself is something different but something I always wanted. Every now and then people compare me to my brother but there are some things that just won’t change,”said Davis

Davis has only attended two schools in her life but moved around a lot as a child. She has moved nine times and managed to stay at the same school each time. She has attended Charles Kozminski Community Academy Elementary school from kindergarten to Eighth grade. After school each day she would pick up her little sister and then attend afterschool programs then head home for a night of chores and homework. Davis brags about how her elementary school has made a big contribution to who she is today.

“I have learned life lessons and have experienced tough situations at Kozminski that have helped me become a better person and taught me how to overcome obstacles in everyday life,” said Davis

Now Davis is at the beginning of her senior year and can’t wait for her college years to come. She hopes to attend Tennessee State and major in nursing. She wants to make a difference and be able to help others. Davis has set goals for herself that she is determined to accomplish.

Maya Jackson

Kenwood Academy senior Maya Jackson will soon be graduating and becoming closer to her dreams of being a doctor.

“My next step in pursing my dreams is to graduate from college,” said Jackson.

Jackson has applied to several highly selective colleges around the country. She is open to going to universities anywhere. Jackson desires to go to a school that will provide a comfortable learning environment.

“ I can see myself at a rigorous, diverse school,” said Jackson.

After college, Jackson plans to attend medical school to get a Ph.D. She hopes to eventually start a traveling medical group called Away We Go. Jackson would like to help people in underdeveloped countries.

“I want to be a doctor in third world countries because I believe they will greatly benefit from my help,” said Jackson.

Jackson enjoys spending her spare time helping other people in need. Jackson was inspired by her aunt and mother to be a physician. As a child, Jackson’s aunt got sick with breast cancer, and ever since then she has wanted to help people that struggle with survival.

“Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss you’ll land among the stars,” said Jackson.

Jackson is a strong believer in challenging yourself. Jackson believes that you can not grow if you never try new things. She never likes to quit, and tries to fight to the finish, which are Jackson’s plans to accomplish her goals.

Darius Gordon

Walking the hallways of Kenwood Academy is a young man by the name of Darius Gordon.

Darius, who was born in Minnesota but moved to Chicago at the age of one after the unfortunate death of his mother. His grandmother Mary Gordon up until now has raised him. He has lived on the south side of Chicago all of his life.

“I been living with grandmother for a long time I always think about my mother and what kind of women she was I miss her and I am very thankful for having my grandmother,” said Gordon.

He entered Kenwood Academy in 2007 and is now a senior. He plans on going to college and majoring in elementary education. He feels like it his calling.

“Teaching is the greatest gift to give to someone, so that is why I chose it as a career path why not help the youth which are the future,” said Gordon.

To help with his career path in his junior year Darius tutored 7th and 8th graders in the Academic Center. After school with help of other juniors at the time.

“That’s was a great experience and it really fueled that passion for teaching for me,” said Gordon.

He plans on attending a medium size four-year college. That’s diverse with a lot of different people. That has a lot of clubs, sports, and activities.

“I want to expand my horizon I want to meet new people learn new things but I cant do that with out being around different people and being in a new location,” said Gordon.

He says he knows what it takes to make it to the future and to become successful.

“Success is always at reach you just have to put in the time, and hard work to grab it,” said Gordon.

Kendrah Mosley

       “I don’t regret anything, just lessons learned, knowing life must goes on.” A quote that Kendrah Mosley, 17 at Kenwood Academy lives by. She is very smart, intelligent, and a hard working young lady.

Mosley was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. She lives with both her parents and her older sister whose away to college.

Mosley attended McKay Elementary School on the 6900 block of Fairfield. She played on the girl’s basketball team, floor hockey team, track team and even the cheerleading team. Mosley was a very active young lady.

Mosley graduated in 2007 with a lot of recommendations from her teachers and on the principle’s honor roll. She enjoyed her summer before entering the next big stage in her life.

Nothing but full of joy and happiness, Mosley got accepted to Kenwood Academy High School. She entered as a freshman, of course, nothing but nervous and scared. She loved her school up until the end of her sophmore year for various reasons.

The end of Mosley’s sophmore year she got a job. She received her first real job at U.S Cellular Field and the United Center. December of 2009 to January 5, 2010, she worked at the Navy Pier for the Winter Wonder fest.

Mosley is now a senior here at Kenwood Academy, a very successful one at that. At this time like any other senior is preparing to graduate with a great grade point average. She is just waiting on her ship to come June 15, 2011, and prepares to start her new life on her own.

Syid Young

Syid Young is a senior at Kenwood Academy High School. He attended Lincoln Park his freshman and more then half his sophomore year at Lincoln Park. He transferred to Kenwood Academy Feb 5, 2009. When he transferred it was not a big transition for him and when he got to Kenwood Academy he was comfortable because he already knew a lot of people that went there and he lived in the school district. He transferred to Kenwood because it was closer to his house and he got tired of traveling an hour to Lincoln Park every morning.

         Syid Young is a bright young man who always has a smile on his face. Syid wants to attend the University of Miami and Major in Business Administration and Marketing. After college he wants to be a Sports Agent and own Real-estate property. He loves basketball and hope that he can play on the division one level and have a basketball career after college. Syid believes that “do not let failure stop you from accomplishing what you want in life keep trying don’t never give up,” said Syid.

        Syid is motivated to accomplish his dreams because he want to be a young millionaire and because when he was three years old his Father passed away and dropped out of school after 8th grade and his father always told his mother “to take care of Syid and make sure he become something in life,” said Syid. Syid will keep working hard and never give up so he can accomplish his dreams in life.

Lucille Younger

9/28/10

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Personality Profile: Lucille Younger

Lucille Younger has the gift of writing, which most students her age probably don’t have.

Younger, who is raised by her grandmother, loves to write horror stories, and has taken many English classes to help with her writing skills.

“I like writing horror stories because I can get idea after idea while writing.” Says younger

She also likes to write plays. The shortest play she has ever written was 2 pages long. Her plays are usually relatively short. She really doesn’t like making long plays. She daydreams of her plays being performed in front of live audiences. Most of the plays she writes are about issues between two family members or two siblings.

“Horror stories are always fun to write because of the gory and graphic details I can add in to them.” Says Younger.

Younger has been writing stories since she was 7 years old. Her grandfather inspired her to write stories about every dream or idea she thought of. Just recently she has begun to actually write detailed stories, as opposed to the short childlike stories she used to write when she was little.

Younger plans to become a successful story or play writer. If that doesn’t work out, then she will go on to become a graphic designer. She is currently taking a graphic design course and 4 English courses to help with those two goals. She wants to go to Columbia to work toward those careers.

“ I was surprised when I saw I wrote 8 pages on one of my stories. I really didn’t think I could write that much since I often get writer’s block.” Says Younger.

Younger has taken so many English classes to pursue her writing career, but also in honor of her mother.

“I chose English classes and anything to do with writing because I want to keep my mother’s dream alive, which is partially why I chose journalism.” Says Younger.

          Nia McCrary

           September 29, 2010

                                                                                                            

 

The Infamous Nia

 

         Nia McCray is an outgoing, interesting, friendly, and well-rounded young lady. She was born on September 24, 1993 in Celevland Ohio. She is an only child but she has a sister on her father side. She attended Mckay and Ruggles elementary school. 

 

A couple of characteristics that describes Nia are, friendly, outgoing, and is dedicated to anything she put her mind to.

 

“ Failure is not an option for me.” Nia stated

 

Nia is currently a senior at Kenwood academy and has attended Kenwood Academy for four years. “Kenwood pushes their student toward college and makes sure each strives for success,” she said.

 

Nia is in only on after school activity so far but plans to join many more as the school year contiues. The club she is currently involved in is called Vogue, which is based off students that has dreams of being in fashion or a model.

 

After high school, Nia plans to attend college in state at Elmhurst and major in boniness or graphic designs. After earning her bachelor’s degree she plans to start her career in entertainment, than start a family with the man of her dreams. 

 

 

 

The Infamous Nia

 

         Nia McCray is an outgoing, interesting, friendly, and well-rounded young lady. She was born on September 24, 1993 in Celevland Ohio. She is an only child but she has a sister on her father side. She attended Mckay and Ruggles elementary school. 

 

A couple of characteristics that describes Nia are, friendly, outgoing, and is dedicated to anything she put her mind to.

 

“ Failure is not an option for me.” Nia stated

 

Nia is currently a senior at Kenwood academy and has attended Kenwood Academy for four years. “Kenwood pushes their student toward college and makes sure each strives for success,” she said.

 

Nia is in only on after school activity so far but plans to join many more as the school year contiues. The club she is currently involved in is called Vogue, which is based off students that has dreams of being in fashion or a model.

 

After high school, Nia plans to attend college in state at Elmhurst and major in boniness or graphic designs. After earning her bachelor’s degree she plans to start her career in entertainment, than start a family with the man of her dreams.

Melissa Parker

Melissa Parker knew at a young age that she was going to be a journalist.

Parker is an outgoing, respectful, and trustworthy individual. She has many friends who always inspire her to purse her dreams as becoming a journalist. 

“I always felt that I can express my feelings and thoughts through writing,” says Parker.

She loves writing so much that she took creative writing last year and she is now taking four classes and majority of the work consists of writing. Parker says, “I want to prepare myself for college by taking courses that consists of my major.”

Parker writes in a journal at times when she feels like she can’t express her feelings to anyone. She says writing makes her feel stress free when she doesn’t feel comfortable sharing her feelings with others.

Parker wants to attend Howard University on the fall of 2011 to purse her dreams. She says she either wants to be a public relations journalism or broadcasting journalist. 

“Howard University is my dream school and I know if I get accepted there I would get a lot of opportunities and maybe even a internship as a journalist,” says Parker.

Even though Parker’s dreams and goals are to be a journalist, she says it’s always good to have a backup plan. 

Parker considers herself a good writer but she says, “I enjoy constructive criticism because it only makes my writing strong.”

 

Joseph Laseter

Joseph Laseter, senior at Kenwood Academy High School, is an emerging reporter for the Kenwood Academy Kaleidoscope.

Laseter is an avid runner and fittingly is the captain of Kenwood’s Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. He has attended Kenwood for six years (Academic Center included) and is honored to earn such a coveted position on one of Kenwood’s more prestigious clubs.

He describes his experience at Kenwood as “challenging, worthwhile, and hilarious.”

 “Kenwood has taught me the sheer benefit of hard-work and tenacity. I am looking forward to graduating from Kenwood Academy this spring and I hope to attend Dartmouth College on the East Coast to study biology,” says Laseter.

Laseter says that now the sky is the limit, he now feels prepared to exit the confines of Kenwood Academy and pursue his dream of becoming a neurologist or genetic researcher.

When he is not planning his postsecondary career he claims that he is still an ordinary teenager.

“Although I am eager to go to college and see where my true potential lies, I still have several hobbies that I use to occupy my time. I am a monster at video games and am also an award winning photographer,” says Laseter.

Laseter says that he is determined to give a new voice to the Kenwood Academy Kaleidoscope, one ripe with passion and creativity.

Jennifer White

Jennifer White is a Senior. She was born August 27, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the youngest sibling in the family. Although White considers her hometown to be Atlanta, she has a closer connection to the city that never sleeps – New York City.

In many aspects New York is very similar to White’s character: she has a passion for fashion, she thrives off of change, she has a diverse personality, and most of all, she shines as bright, if not brighter, than Times Square. With this said, it is quite evident that White plans to spend the next four important years of her life in the one place she truly feels at home. White has applied to several universities in New York City, but her first choice is the prestigious liberal arts school located in the heart of New York – New York University. Here, she plans to major in psychology or pre-med.

White also enjoys traveling the world, singing, playing the piano, and drawing. With so many talents, both hidden and unveiled, New York City is going to have to make room for the new fish in the big pond.