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Tigers of the term: How fame feels

The term one assemblies started on October 10th with the senior class and just wrapped up on October 19th with the freshmen class. Here is the list of the tigers of the term.

The term one assemblies started on October 10th with the senior class and just wrapped up on October 19th with the freshmen class. Here is the list of the tigers of the term.

For the senior class: Nola Bachemin, Destinlee Mendez, Riley Haggerty, Kaiya Grubb, Jordan Mauch, Sean Wilson, Analucia Ramos-Torres, and Ian Drop.

For the junior class: Mayleah Jackson, Taylor Sutherland, Levi Browne, Henry Kramer, and Abigail Issa.

For the sophomore class: Rowan Magnuson, Eli Smith, Aiden Alvarez, Kenny Rocourt-Bouge, and Taylor Hines.

Last but not least the freshmen class: Melanie Jackson, Karlo Fortuno, and Lilyana Carmony.

Tigers of the Term exemplify our RISE norms. They are respectful and responsible. They are kind and supportive. They make the most of their educational opportunities and constantly work to improve. And in the process, they provide an example for other students to emulate. They might not have the best scores, but they are working hard to achieve their potential and make our school better.

I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing one from each class after the nomination

 

Senior Analucia Ramos Torres

Q: Why were you nominated for Tigers of the Term?

A: “Because I pay attention in art class.”

 

Q: How does it feel to be nominated?

A: “Feels Great.”

 

Q: How’s your school year going?

A: “School year is great.”

 

Freshman Melanie Jackson

Q: Why did you get the Tiger of the Term?

A: “Ask questions and understand material.”

 

Sophomore Taylor Hine

Q: Why did you get the Tiger of the Term?

A: “Enjoyed History.”

 

Junior Levi Browne

Q: Why did you get the Tiger of the Term?

A: “More Surprised, helped around the classroom and not expecting it.”

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Alex Duarte
Alex Duarte, Reporter
Alex Duarte is a senior at Arcata High School. He is known for being a student-nominated celebrity. He likes greeting people and being kind to people. He was also a Tiger on the RISE.
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