Describe your favorite memory at Nathan Hale this summer.

“My favorite memory is doing fun activities like going outside and playing wiffle ball. I’m also really excited for the barbecue that we’re having today.”

Who is your role model?

“My role model is a basketball player named Kyrie Irving. He’s really good at ball handling at I want to have skills like him.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“I want to be a basketball player. I’ll get to meet a lot of famous players like Lebron James, and I’ll get to learn more about the sport. I’ll also get to be on TV!”

What is your biggest dream?

“I want to go to an NBA court and meet all the players and get autographs and pictures with them.”

Describe an accomplishment that you’re proud of.

“I’m proud of making an all-star travel team for baseball and basketball. I’m also proud of getting the highest math grade in my class.”

How has this program helped you prepare for middle school?

“You get to see where all the classrooms are and you do work here so that you know what to expect in middle school.”

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

“To always do the right thing.”

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

“It’s a really good program for people who are coming into middle school. You get to do a lot of experiments and do math that’ll prepare you for the school year.”