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English I: The House on Mango Street
I recently finished The House On Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, my first assigned reading of the school year. It was a really interesting novel to discuss, and I wrote several vignettes of my own for the writing portion of… Continue reading
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Showstopper: Volunteering at the Durham Performing Arts Center
When I first read about DPAC’s Showstopper program, I was very intrigued. Showstoppers are DPAC’s door greeters, holding open the entrance doors with smiles on their faces, welcoming guests in. And after the number of guests slows from a flood… Continue reading
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Three Weeks in France: The Highlights
In addition to my five-week summer camp, my family had the opportunity to visit France for three weeks in late May and early June. I’m so lucky to have had these experiences, and I was able to practice my French… Continue reading
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Summer Reading Highlights
This summer, I went to a five week sleepaway camp. While that may sound daunting to some, it’s always one of the best parts of my summer. I made some of my best friends there, and one of the things… Continue reading
Cabinet of Curiosities 