Describe your favorite memory at Nathan Hale this summer.

“My favorite memory is the first science project we did here. We made tin foil boats and we had to see how many pennies they could hold. Mine could hold 51! I like science a lot.”

Who is your role model?

“It’s Joanna Gaines. She’s an interior designer. She has her own TV show and it’s really cool. I want to be just like her when I’m older.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“I want to go to school for business. Then I want to get a real estate degree and become a real estate agent. And then I want to open my own store that’s for interior design, but also have my own real estate company. A few years ago I made my own little real estate website.”

What is your biggest dream?

“To get a dance solo and to win first place at a competition. I do basically every kind of dance.”

Describe an accomplishment that you’re proud of.

“I’m proud of winning most improved dancer on June 1. I felt amazing when that happened. Since it’s my first year on the team, I think that people will think of me in a different way now.”

How has this program helped you prepare for middle school?

“It’s been really useful to learn how to make your way around the school.”

What’s the most important lesson that you’ve learned at this program?

“To pay attention. And I learned how to open a locker which will be really important next year!”

How would you describe this program to someone who doesn’t know what it is?

“It’s a program where you learn but have fun at the same time.”