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  • We’re Just Friends!

    If you’re creative enough, those same gifts that are originally made for a significant other can easily be turned into gifts for your friends. However, here are some gift ideas you can also make or buy for your FRIENDS (this one’s for all you single people out there).

    • Sweets- There’s more to this holiday than just chocolate, treating your friends with a gift basket filled with all of your friend’s favorite snacks.
    • Plushie- Teddy Bears are also not the only hype of the day, a small plushie could always make an old pal of yours feel nice.
    • Inside Joke Gift- Make your buddy laugh by bringing up a memory only the two of you share by turning it into a gift.
    • Appreciation Letter- The name is self-explanatory, but of course some appreciation does not hurt in relationships, even friendships.
    • DIY- Take this opportunity to be creative and come up with anything you think your friend might enjoy (such as a coupon book, or a “10 reasons why I love you”) keep it platonic!

  • “Sex Education”

    Last year in January a show on Netflix was released called Sex Education. The show is about a socially awkward high school student, Otis, who has no experience in “making love” but is advanced in the knowledge of the subject because his invasive mother, Jean, is a sex therapist.
    Otis is uncomfortable about the entire topic of sex yet is surrounded by it every day. People in his school found out about his mother being a sex therapist and Otis then decides to use his knowledge to gain popularity and social status a school.
    He starts an underground sex therapy clinic with a rebel girl named Maeve. Otis provides advice and correct information to lost and misinformed students, while Maeve, collects the money and scouts for people. As their business progresses, new problems arise within their personal lives.
    Otis’s best friend, Eric, becomes jealous of the newfound relationship between Otis and Maeve, Otis’ mother tries to force a relationship between them but also begins a secret relationship with a local plumber, his dad isn’t around and he is occasionally frustrated because of it. Maeve lives alone at a trailer park, her family is full of junkies and is left to fend for herself she, she begins a relationship with the most popular athlete at their school and doesn’t feel like she’s good enough, and her addicted brother returns to town and stirs things up in their business and at school.
    Overall Otis and Maeve build a strong bond throughout this time but never fully express how they feel. The new season was released recently showing the aftermath of the drama in the previous season and the supporting character’s stories and their development through the season were brought to light.
    In my opinion, this show is very informative and also controversial being that it shows an inside view of a portion of a teen’s life. The show is very relevant to teenagers and adults in this day and age showing how people of different ages, backgrounds, sexual preferences, and gender, react to certain situations and their views on the topic of sex at a young or older age.
    The show is humorous, inappropriate and relatable. Many people can relate to many emotional obstacles and struggles within the show. This show is interesting and worth watching. I would recommend this show to anyone at Poly looking for a good laugh and interesting situations.

  • Futurama Appreciation

    For weeks, I’ve been binge-watching Futurama and as I come closer and closer to the end of the show, I have made my final decision: Futurama is indeed the best cartoon ever. With it’s first episode airing on March 28th, 1999 (my birthday, another reason why it’s the best), Futurama has released a numerous amount of gems, uncovering the many secrets of existence, spirituality, and the FUTURE. While many do regard this cartoon as “stupid” or “childish”, there is no doubt that it is very intellectual! The cartoon was created and produced by Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons (1989) so of course the show is great.

    Now why do I say that this show is the best cartoon ever? Well for starters, the show is pretty crazy. The most outrageous things can happen, ranging from adventures to Robot Hell to saving the world from a tiny ball of fire from the Sun who wants to turn the Earth into a big ball of fire in which it could rule. Things we’ve all experienced. The jokes are also hilarious, you can tell that the producers do put some thought into the things they say… Or maybe they’re on drugs, it’s pretty hard to tell. I especially like all the characters, my favorite being Bender Bending Rodriguez, the vulgar, self-absorbed, alcoholic robot. In one episode, Bender gets lost in space where he is left to drift through the universe for eternity. During his journey through space, Bender becomes God, then he meets God. God, who is literally the entire universe in which they live, reveals to him the secret of being God. He tells Bender that you can’t help everyone but you can’t not help anyone either concluding that, “when you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all.” Deep, right? Probably not.

    Additionally, I believe the show opens our minds up to many possibilities of the future. Is it possible that we will coexist with robots? Will we ever be able to travel from planet to planet through the universe? Will we drive cars that hover off the ground? Will suicide booths exist? We’ll never know. But it’s nice to wonder. A show like this really makes you wonder if the creators are geniuses or if they’re smoking crack and quite frankly, if the show doesn’t make me wonder those things, is it truly good? Again, probably not. Now if you have watched this show and you’ve read this article and you completely disagree with me and you think I’m a big dumb baby, in the words of Bender Rodriguez, bite my shiny metal– nevermind.

  • Sweetheart Gifts

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, several couples are beginning to prepare their gifts for their significant others as a form of appreciation

    • Chocolate- make your partner’s day the sweetest on this day of love. Be it a heart-shaped box of chocolates or their favorite chocolate, get them a little treat!
    • Flowers- by getting their favorite flowers, that might be enough to make your partner’s day the absolute best, with their inner beauty blooming through.
    • Teddy bear- it doesn’t have to be a big one, but just the right size for your partner to embrace while you are not there with them.
    • Love letter- whether you do this on a daily basis or not, a bit of appreciation for your partner would be nice
    • Anything Handmade- If you can’t afford anything this year, you don’t really have to buy anything, and can always make something instead. After all, it’s the thought that counts in the end.

  • High-Five Fridays Frighten Introverts

      As an introvert, there is nothing more terrifying than to see a group of bubbly people standing in line on a Friday morning with their hands ready to give you a high five.

       Yet this is exactly the view each Friday morning at Poly’s main gate. Teachers and staff from around campus partake in “High Five Fridays,” a school campaign meant to create an encouraging and positive atmosphere for students.

       This however is not the case. The only thing I am encouraged to do is go through the gate on 15th Street to avoid the awkwardness. Their positivity is not contagious. Physical contact with overzealous strangers as I keep a forced smile plastered on my face is the last thing I need on a Friday morning.

       As I’ve mentioned before, I am an introvert. Social settings have never been my forte, and dealing with too many people can really overwhelm me. Especially, too many enthusiastic people, this being one of the main reasons High Five Fridays and I have never really clicked.

      “High Five Fridays” is not for students to enjoy but rather forces us to be polite. The majority of people I know don’t smile back because they’re truly feeling encouraged but rather to not hurt the feelings of teachers who have taken the time to do this.

       And I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings either, but a campaign which was supposedly centered around students has really just become something students have to go through. Not for their own sake but for the sake of teachers and staff.

       My opinion however, does not reflect the opinion of the other 3700+ students on Poly’s main campus. So if someone somewhere has a better school experience due to this enthusiastic socialization, then I guess it’s a win for the campaign. I however, will continue to avoid that gate whenever I can and encourage whoever else can’t handle extroverts too early in the morning to do the same.

  • Poly at MLK Day Parade

    Poly at MLK Day Parade

    On the third Monday of January (January 20 this year) we celebrate the birthday of African American Baptist minister and civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    The legacy Dr. King has created transcends his life and death. He reaped the seeds of change that we benefit from today. His teachings of love, respect and tolerance are as relevant in society now as they were in the 60’s.
    King had the strength to stand up against injustice not for his sake but for the sake of others. There is something utterly courageous and selfless of his pacifist stance throughout the whole Civil Rights movement. He never resorted to violence, even amidst death threats.
    I remember learning about Dr. King in elementary school and being fascinated by the way he used words to confront the injustices of the world he lived in. His words and his dream was enough to make a difference and spark change in a society tainted by racism and violence for over a hundred years.
    MLK Day should be viewed as much more than just a day off of school or work. Take a moment to think about what Dr. King stood for, about what he represents, and seek to be kind towards others.

  • The Life of An Office Aide

    Everyday in school you see an office aide walk into your class and I’m pretty sure you think it’s probably one of the most fun classes you can take on campus, but that may not be the case.

    Don’t get me wrong being an office aide does have its perks, walking around school to kill time, just chill there for a bit, walking around and delivering stuff, but most of the time you may not have something to do.

    In my experience, being an office aide in the counselor’s office, you get to take call slips, sort out the mail, and deliver things for counselors and occasionally take other things, but what do yo undo when they don’t have mail or what if the they don’t anyone to call out of class? You just sit there in the office… right in the middle of one of the busiest offices in school. Everyone, including teachers, students and staff memebers are walking in and out of a very small office.

    So yeah, it’s an easy ‘A’ and does get fun, but a lot of the times you are just sitting there. But for me I have a friend that I’ve known for a while in that class so it’s kinda just like another lunch period, and we just walk around when we don’t have any passes to hand out, but we can’t be out for too long in case they do need an aide to do something, even though there are three aides during my period.

    Personally, I would recommend being an office aide, it’s an easy ‘A’ and it’s even more fun if you take the class with a friend, because you get to pick what office you want to be in, you get to take some walks, when you don’t have anything to do you can just sit there on your phone. The cons is it can get boring waiting on stuff to do, sometimes the mail can really pile up, there’s many people walking in and out of the office, sometimes teacher don’t even wanna open their doors… and teachers can sometimes be a little bit rude, but most of them are pretty cool.

    One time a teacher asked me what the pass is for and SIS, I really don’t know, and she kept asking me, like the students name is on there and tells them where to go… I’m just the aide, the little delivery man, sister, so I don’t know why you would keep asking me, that’s between the counselor and the student.

    Sometimes I feel like the teachers don’t remember that we don’t know what they’re going there for, we’re just the delivery man (or woman).

    But at the end of the day, I do enjoy the class, I feel like it’s very easy, and a majority of the time pretty fun, especially if you have conversations with the workers in your office. So if your thinking about being an office aide, I most definitely recommend it, it’s like a free class period.

  • ASB Results

    ASB President:
    Kasandra Khiev
    ASB Secretary:
    Lucas Nguyen
    ASB Vice President:
    Michael Chhay

    Senior Senate:
    President- Christina Quach
    Vice President- Chakravartin Sokhomsan
    Secretary- Lyn Pham
    Treasurer- Maggie Welch

    Junior Senate
    President- Junnay By
    Vice President- Marie Jasmine Melendez
    Secretary- Sophia King
    Treasurer- Mary Grace Gliane

    Sophomore Senate
    President- Lily Saing
    Vice President- Amelia Mam
    Secretary- Emily Nop
    Treasurer- Ryann Chalmers

    Freshmen Senate
    President- Alicia Nop
    Vice President- Melana Ros
    Secretary- Angelina Lor
    Treasurer- Celeste Ignacio

    Appointed Officers
    Shafiq Amat
    Reeyann Khin
    Matthew Rivera
    Daren Tan

    Commissioner of Boys Athletics- Emery Amour Watson Jr.
    Commissioner of Girls Athletics- Cynthia Ramirez
    Commissioner of MEDs Academy- Nataly Velazquez Rodriguez
    Commissioner of PACE- Channary Kom
    Commissioner of PolyARTS- Linda Martinez
    Co Commissioners of Assemblies- Kelly Horn and Jailenn Williams
    Commissioner of Visual and Performing Arts- Alisa Chhom
    Commissioner of Community Outreach- Catherine Long
    Commissioner of Pac Rim- Meerat Ali
    Commissioner of Justice- Nataly Becerra-Perez
    Commissioner of Beach- Audrey Deth
    Commissioner of CIC- Kurt Evangelista
    Commissioner of Inclusion- Kalyan Chhong
    Commissioner of Organization- Miya Yasumura
    Commissioner of Photography- Liyana Azmi
    Commissioner of Poly Pride- Jamilee Deth
    Commissioner of Technology- Kaiyu Nguyen
    Commissioner of Welfare- Diego Kagurabadza
    Co Commissioners of Publicity- Janelle Soriano and Rianne Ignacio

  • Australian Fires a Call to Action

    Australian Fires a Call to Action

    We can not continue this way. This is not normal. The catastrophic fires raging within Australia’s forests are not normal. The one billion animals dead and eight thousand dead koalas is not normal. As a result of us being Americans, the situation seems far away to us. Justifiably, we are not confronted with the pain of being there: smelling, seeing, and feeling the fires. However, we must stand as a collective whole and fight against climate change.

    The longer the climate worsens, the more it seems like people are disregarding the situation. It is in our human nature to get tired of one thing after it continues for a while (just like a monotonous sitcom at your grandparents’ house), but this climate crisis is not something we can turn off. We know that, but we should act as if that is true. We can not expect for things to get better unless we instill the urgency of the situation now. Climate change is happening, and it’s happening quickly. To match the speed of this crisis, we need to return to the foundations of humanity.

    Within humanity, there is in it the “human,” that makes society better, and at times as critical as this, we need to be reminded of the change we can make. Humanity is not something to be learned, it’s a basic kindergarten principle. We all can practice it and implement it into our lives. The only requirement for making change is knowing that you can. Making small changes like maybe not getting that five-dollar Starbucks drink on Monday and instead using that money to donate to fire relief and recovery programs, decreasing your carbon footprint by turning off the light when you leave a room, or minimizing shower time. These little things when practiced as a collective whole create progress and change. They matter.

    You can help the world continue more positively because we can not continue this way. These fires are not normal. This is not normal.

  • Dream Prom, Vote at Hollister.com

    2020 is a great year to be a senior! Prom is coming up on May 23 and this year there is a twist in the prom planning. Maybe you have seen the posters around school advertising the competition hosted by Hollister. The competition is available to all high schools across the U.S. promising the first place winner a prize of $150,000 for their school prom. For a chance to win, anyone can vote once a day from January 13 to February 9, family and friends included. Even if we do not win first place, the top 10 schools will win $1,000 towards their prom. Money can be spent however way the school wants, that could be lowering the price for tickets, having crazy decorations, or even hiring a famous DJ. Since Poly is such a large school, we have a good chance at winning some extra money for our prom. If interested, head to the 100 building where you will find a QR code sticker that will send you to the link that will allow you to vote for your school. After your first vote, all of your information provided will auto fill making it easy to vote quickly if you’re just passing by to get to class. Let’s make this the best prom ever, go vote!

  • Poly’s Annual Jackrabbit Pageant

    Poly’s Annual Jackrabbit Pageant

    On January 10 Long Beach Poly put on “the greatest show” at the Andrew Osman Performing Arts center. The 25th annual Jackrabbit pageant included a panel of prior pageant winners, music, talent, and fun.
    The event was separated into three categories consisting of formal attire, talent (which was worth double) and inspiration dress up.
    The night began with a dance performance from all 13 contestants and three MCs to the beat of “The greatest show”, followed by the formal attire portion of the show.
    All contestants walked the catwalk in their best clothes, showing off elegant dresses and dashing suits as MCs shared the hobbies, interests and clubs sponsoring them. The second portion of the show allowed contestants to show off their talents amongst which included singing, dancing, piano playing and a color guard performance. Worth double the points, stakes were high and talent did not fall short.
    “Inspiration Dress Up” was the nights third section in which contestants dressed up as the person who inspires them the most. This offered an opportunity to let their imagination fly and put themselves in the shoes of icons such as Julie Andrews, Lucille Ball and Michelle Obama. Contestants would model their looks and get into character as the MCs read out why they admired this person.
    Zane Witter, who’s great inspiration is Ludwig Van Beethoven, walked in a hurried and absent minded manner clutching music notes; Mica Ramos, dressed as Lucille Ball was all smiles and even carried around the iconic “Vitameatavegamin” and imitated Ball’s unique facial gestures.
    It was based off these three categories that the judges selected the finalists who would move on to the final round. The contestants chosen were Amanda Angeles, Mica Ramos, Gari Nelson, Emmanuel Guia Guerrero and Zane Witter.
    Each contestant was asked to answer a question which would help judges decide who would be the next Mrs. and Mr. Jackrabbit. The women were asked whether it was more important to follow tradition or to create their own legacy. Amanda replied that as important as traditions are it is always important to focus on creating one’s own legacy.
    The men were asked about what was the best advice they have ever been given and why it has impacted them. Emmanuel said that as cliche as it may sound, “Always be yourself” was the advice which inspired him to be apologetically himself.
    After deliberating, the winners were announced and the class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Jackrabbit are Zane Witter and Mica Ramos.
    The winners were crowned by the very first jackrabbit pageant winners and are now part of pageant history.
    J-Pag has been a Poly tradition which allows students to showcase their talents, create new bonds and be part of a great high school experience. This however, is no easy feat as Mrs. Jackrabbit of 2001 Noonka Mixon said.
    “You become part of a huge legacy,” said Mixon, “future contestants need to make sure they know the history as these are big shoes to fill.”

  • The Greatest Pageant

    “The Greatest Show” was the 25th annual Mr. and Mrs. Jackrabbit Pageant, that displays the talents of senior students at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. This year 13 Jackrabbits competed with each other for the title “Mr. and Mrs. Jackrabbit”. Meanwhile 3 fellow seniors took place in the show by participating as hosts. Here are some questions we asked each contestant, along with the three daring hosts:

    1.  What prompted you to try out for the pageant/host?
    2. If you could only have one wish, what would you wish for?
    3. If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?
    4. What have you gained from the experience of working up to the pageant and/or the pageant as well?

    Michael Chhay

    1) Well, during my junior year, I was the head of the Jackrabbit Pageant and organizing it was one of my proudest accomplishments. So, of course, I wanted to be in it because of how it brought the community together.
    2) I would wish for an unlimited boba supply in my fridge so I can have easy access in times of need.
    3) I would visit Japan because I have studied the language and culture, and I would live to put my skills to use while seeing the beauty of the country.
    4) The most valuable experience is the connections I have made with the contestants and MCs. We have gone to school together for the past four years, and some I didn’t know well, but they have gone from familiar faces to reliable friends. Now when we see each other in the hall, our greetings changed from small smiles to warm hugs.

    Chakravartin Sokhomsan

    1) From attending Jackrabbit Pageant in previous years, I realized there was a lack of Cambodian representation in the pageants. This was saddening since Poly is located in the largest Cambodian population outside of Cambodia. Therefore, since as a freshman, I’ve wanted to represent my culture and heritage; I thought, what is a better way than performing a Cambodian Classical Dance piece and dressing up as a pioneer paving the way for more men to be a part of Cambodian dance!
    2) If I could wish for one thing, it would be rain for Australia, and no drafting for WWIII, I’m trying to go to college.
    3) If I could visit any place in the world, it would probably be somewhere in Southeast Asia. On my bucket list are Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam since their culture and heritage and arts are similar to Cambodia.
    4) A valuable lesson is the importance of authenticity: It’s not just about winning. You should remain yourself, especially when competing in a pageant. Once you’re focused on the prize rather than your pride, you lose yourself. Choosing to perform certain pieces, and portraying myself according to certain inspirations was on my terms; swaying from portraying any other way to not please others.

    Valery C. Sanchez

    1) I wanted to do something for myself, and perform, I love to perform and I just wanted to be apart for the 2020 pageant.
    2) That’s a hard one but I think I would just wish for more wishes like everyone else.
    3) Europe, for sure, I would to visit many places but Europe is the first place I would go.
    4) Just so much love and support from everyone and the contestants. We kinda have this family bond.

    Gari L. Nolan

    1) I saw it last year and just knew I had to be in it. The past contestants looked like they were having so much fun, so I knew I had to do it.
    2) I would wish for more wishes, obviously.
    3) I would really like to visit Ethiopia because my ancestors are from there and I would like to experience the culture.
    4) I have met a lot of new people as a result of being in the pageant, and I don’t think I would have met them if it wasn’t a contestant.

    Heather Davis

    1) I’ve always loved performing and being on stage since I was a kid because I grew up doing dance and being in dance recitals.
    2) For my family to always be okay, like to be healthy, always be okay financially, and to be safe.
    3) Sydney, Australia because I just think it’s so beautiful and I’ve never been out of North America, and I really want to go to Australia.
    4) It’s great getting to know all of the other contestants and being part of a big show. It’s helped me make my senior year memorable and fun.

    Emmanuel Guia Guerrero

    1) What prompted me to try out for the pageant was knowing that it would be my very last important performance in high school.
    2) If I were to have one wish, it’d be to help anyone that is suffering physically, mentally, and/or emotionally.
    3) I would love to go to New York. It has always been a huge dream of mine ever since I was little. I’ve always dreamed of being able to see musicals on Broadway, take a walk at Central Park and take a boat ride to the Statue of Liberty and see all the pieces of history.
    4) What I gained from working on the pageant is that it takes hard work and determination to put on a huge show. It may be tiring with rehearsals and meetings, but in the end it was completely worth it. Knowing that I was able to be part of a huge production and creating new friendships that I know will last for years to come.

    Jailenn A. Williams

    1) Watching the show as an underclassman I knew that I wanted to be a part of it but I didn’t have talent so I thought being a MC would be a good fit for me, I also thought it was a great way to finish off my time at Poly.
    2) I would wish for the ability to stop the world at any moment and take a nap, or go to the mall and grab a pile of clothes and then let it continue when I want it to without anyone knowing it stopped.
    3) If I could visit any place in the world it would be the setting of the movie Guava Island with Rihanna and Donald Glover.
    4) I have learned that JPAG is so underrated and how much time and effort is put into it to become the greatest show.

    Lucille A. Nottonson

    1) It seemed like it would be a cool event to experience since it’s already my senior year.
    2) I would wish to be happy for my whole life without any sadness to deal with. It will bring me more success.
    3) I would visit Egypt so I can see the pyramids with my own eyes instead of pictures.
    4) I met new people from different programs around Poly and made new friends.

    Zane Witter

    1) I decided to try out for the pageant because I wanted to feel like I was participating during my senior year, but also because the deadline had been extended due to so few male applicants.
    2) I’d wish for a more cooperative global community (world peace is always a classic).
    3) I’d visit some super remote area of Alaska that’s been almost untouched by humans, the geography there is spectacular.
    4) The greatest thing I’ve gained from the Pageant is 12 new friends, and that’s not counting everyone involved in the pageant that I grew closer to but wasn’t a contestant. They’re all so supportive, and they made the hard weeks leading up to the pageant worth it.

    Snigdha Barua

    1) I think I ultimately auditioned for JPAG because I wanted a high school experience that went beyond the classroom. As someone who is not involved in many activities on-campus, I thought JPAG would get me out of my comfort zone and allow me to meet people outside my pathway.
    2) It’s a bit foolish, but I would wish for my home-country Bangladesh to be larger in landmass. I think a lot of the problems faced by many Bangladeshis such as sanitation could be improved by it.
    3) If I could visit any place in the world, I would go to Lumbini, Nepal. It’s Siddhartha Gautama’s birthplace and its sort of a pilgrimage site; I hold deep value in Buddha’s teachings so being able to go there would be amazing.
    4) As cheesy as it may sound, I now understand what “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey” means. Throughout the past months we (the contestants) worked tremendously hard alongside the ASB heads, Stage Crew, staff in charge, etc. Although our end goal was to put on “The Greatest Show” the bonds we created together will forever stick with me. I was rather “over it” the week prior to the show and now I miss it.

    Nohemi Pino

    1) I really wanted to be a part of something big at Poly, because I’ve never been super involved in school activities.
    2) I would wish for my college to be paid for.
    3) I would love to go to Greece, it looks so beautiful.
    4) I definitely bettered my public speaking and planning skills, bust most importantly, I gained an awesome group of friends!

    Amanda Angeles

    1) I love to perform and it would be a cool opportunity to show my talents on stage for the whole school to watch. I had never performed in front of this many people from Poly before, and it was interesting to sing for a full auditorium of her peers.
    2) I would wish to be on Broadway.
    3) If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to New York.
    4) Unlike my typical musical theater performances, this type of audience tended to want to clap in the middle of my song instead of waiting for the end. It was interesting to have to work around the cheering and stuff like that. So I guess I learned how to adapt my performance based on having a different kind of audience.

    Dominic Rojas

    1) I’ve performed at a lot of the Poly Faire’s and I liked singing in front of people so I thought “why not?”
    2) I’d wish for free education because college debt is no joke.
    3) I’d visit Hawaii and chill at the beach.
    4) I gained valuable friendships with some of Poly’s most talented people. I’ve also became more confident in performing.

    Laura Yontz

    1) I just wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone and have fun.
    2) I would wish for the world to receive what it needs most to become a better place.
    3) I would go to Egypt and explore the rich history there.
    4) Taking a baby step and trying something new can open so many doors for you to broaden your experiences and to meet new people. The best things always come as a surprise!

    Micaela A. Ramos

    1) I thought it would be fun and I thought it would be a good opportunity to perform for the school. I wanted to put myself out there and be brave.
    2) That a drunk driver didn’t kill my family. I would love that.
    3) I think it’d be cool to go to Japan.
    4) I got a lot closer with people I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t do Jackrabbit Pageant.

    Janelle Soriano

    1 ) I wanted to try out for the pageant because I’ve known about it since I was in 8th grade and I love showcasing my talent.
    2 ) If I had one wish, I’d wish for a lifetime supply of boba from Sharetea 🙂
    3) I’d want to visit Bora Bora because I love being on tropical islands.
    4) I’ve gained new friendships along with a new love for my talent. I learned that singing is all I ever want to do in life 🙂