December 18th, 2020. I write the date down at the top of my folder as a girl wanders into the room. “Selina!” I say delightedly. “Hello.” Selina Kim takes a seat at the table and grins at me. “Hey.” I glance at my papers. “So. You’re… 11, right now, […]
Tag: Girl’s Spotlight
Girls’ Spotlight: Millie Jeske
“Hello!” I call out to the newcomer as she slips into the room. “Have a seat! Sorry – don’t mind me,” I add, slightly flustered, as I quickly gather up loose sheets of paper from the table. “Sorry again. Not exactly the most organized of people.” I pull out the […]
Girls’ Spotlight: Katie Zhong
I look up from my book as someone knocks on the door. “Come in,” I call, and the door swings open to reveal a girl. “Hello! I’m so glad you could meet me here today,” I say, standing up now to greet her. “Come, take a seat.” She complies, sitting […]
Girls’ Spotlight: Myla McReynolds
I push my glasses up my nose and look up as someone walks into the room. “Myla! Hello! Thank you so much for agreeing to meet with me.” She smiles and responds. “Of course! Thank you for asking!” I pick up my files and look back at her. “Are you […]
Girls’ Spotlight: Grace Bettencourt
With school right around the corner, I settle on Grace Bettencourt, aged fourteen and in ninth grade, for my next interview. I meet her in my usual room, with the requisite folder and clipboard. I jump into the interview after a greeting. “So, you’re Grace… Where do you live? […]