I would like you to meet one of our youngest Academy students, Johnny! Johnny is a kindergartener in Mrs. Pratnicki’s class. He enjoys working on crafts and so far his favorite school memory is decorating his classroom. John likes to spend time with his family when he’s at home and his favorite food is his mom’s home-made breakfast burritos. Johnny would love to be a 6th grade teacher when he grows up. Johnny’s friends think he is a very nice young man, he has a good attitude, a happy spirit, he is fun to play with, and that he is a very kind young man.

Mrs. Pratnicki says, “It’s a pleasure to have John in my class. He has a funny and cheerful personality. He loves school, learning, and all his friends. He especially loves to do crafts and he’s very creative. He’s a hard worker and very smart and a perfectionist, too! John is obedient and a joy to be around!”

Today's interview will be with Rachel H., who is a wonderful part of our school. Rachel is a sixteen-year-old and in the eleventh grade. Her favorite subject is English because she says it's easy for her to understand. Her most memorable school experience is playing hide-and-go-seek in the old church and also going to Camp Shiloh, where the young adults and high school students go to camp every fall, which also happens to be Rachel's favorite season! Rachel's favorite day of the week is Wednesday since it's her music day - first there's Kids' Choir and after school Rachel has piano lessons. If Rachel could choose, she would have Italian food for lunch everyday. Since she bakes very well, Rachel plans on becoming a pastry chef one day.

Rachel's classmates think she is sweet, fun to be with, a great friend, bubbly, kind, friendly, respectful, and honest. Her teacher says she's an endearing girl who loves to laugh and be with her friends. She's very thoughtful, considerate, and kind toward others - young and old. She has a wonderful sense of humor and can usually be heard giggling at the antics of her peers in class. She has a sweet and pleasant attitude in school and tries with her very best effort. She's always willing to help in class by giving spelling tests to the junior high students. Our class would be definitely incomplete without our dear, sweet Rachel!

"Meet Justin" an interview by Frank

This past week I interviewed Justin - a thirteen-year-old eighth grader. Justin's favorite subject is math. In case some of you don't already know, Justin is a skilled horseback rider. One of his fondest school memories is our annual trip to Camp Shiloh. Justin loved Christmas break and getting together with family and friends. His favorite athletes are Mark Teixera from the New York Yankees, and Marion Gaborik from the New York Rangers. One day Justin would love to travel to Italy (what a shock). In the future, Justin would like to be a doctor. His peers think he has a unique sense of humor, a good heart, a bright mind, is fun to be around, and is lovable.

Justin's teacher says, "Justin adds so much life to our class (along with his cohort in crime!) Since he and Megan have been upstairs in the Junior-Senior high school, the class now has 1st break treats, coffee all day, and cocoa with whipped cream! (How can I say "No" to the Bobbsey Twins?) Justin is a very good and polite boy; he's very bright and quick to learn new concepts and adapt to new methods in class. Justin is also a superb student who also has many extra-curricular interests. We are so glad he's in our class!"