Ikhana Hildebolt
“At the beginning of the year, I didn’t really know a lot of [the] kids in my class [so] I tried to fit in [get to] know [them better]. Then, I started having a [friend] group I [now] stay with. [Now,] if I need to ask a question to understand the material better, I’ll just ask. [Having more friends and being able to connect with people] makes me feel great. It makes me feel like I’m not alone in [my] classes, and if anybody needs help, [we] always have [each other] to turn to. [I’m most proud of] meeting all the people throughout the years, growing and overcoming my injury. I feel like I’m usually more kind to others and prefer their opinion over mine. I [am] always [open] trying what the group wants. When I’m by myself, I [can] do something for [only] so long, but when I’m with other people, I [can] do anything for as long as whoever I’m with wants to. [As] I go through life, I want to make sure that everything I do is fun, [but] sometimes I can’t help it because [I] need to have hard [moments in life;] moments being sad, mad or upset. Whatever you [choose to] do, always have fun and make sure it’s what you want.” – Ikhana Hildebolt, 9
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Sage Kelly, Staff Writer
Pronouns: he/him
Grade: 9
Years on staff: 1
What is your favorite piece of literature? "Of Mice and Men."
Who is your hero? My mom. She's the hardest-working person I know.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken souvlaki from Greece.