David

What has made you the person that you are today?

My family has been separated for more than 7 years now and they're living in Mexico. Losing close friends has made me think twice before doing something. I lost 4 close friends all because of drinking while driving. I got to experience a lot of things at such a young age which has influenced my decisions that I make right now...But I'll say that my dad's deportation has been the biggest impact on my life.

Vicki

"Do you think that you are a harsh critic on the students' art work?"

"I wouldn't say a harsh critic, I would say honest."

"Would you change your career?"

"At this part in my life, no."

"If you could go back in time would you? What career would you choose instead?"

"I would say yes. I would design and build houses. I suppose an architect."

Alyandra

"Which parent are you closer to and why?"

"I would have to say my mom because I tell her everything that happens in my life. She gives me the best advice and she keeps it real and

I know no matter what she will always be by my side. "

Nyarri

“If you are in a bad mood, do you prefer to be left alone or have someone to cheer you up?”  

"I would rather  be left alone so that my bad mood wouldn’t reflect on anyone else. I think it’s better to keep my comments to myself instead of saying things out loud knowing I would later regret it. Although I do think it’s always helpful to have someone who listens and supports you, if I’m in a bad mood, I would rather be left alone to think and calm down."

Justin

“What do you think about most by yourself?”

“Life, future, what do I really want to do. Do I want to go to college? What would be my Major? Outside of education, I think about the life of the people around me, like what could I do? To make myself succeed & others- since I am so family oriented. Also, how can I make my mom happy? And make her feel like she succeeds in her job as a mother.”

“What do you want to happen in your future?”

“Well, let's see. I obviously want to go to college to study business & have my own shoe retail store (since shoes are my passion).”

“So, like Foot Locker?”

“Yea, something like that, haha. Also, buy my mother a house.”

Martin

What’s the one thing you would like to change about yourself?   

The one thing that I would like to change about myself is my attitude because due to my attitude I have pushed many people away and caused a lot of sadness along the way.

Abigail

Why are you called the “meme master"?  

I like dank memes and I steal them and sell them on the black market.

How come many people here at Veritas have never heard of you?

I keep it lowkey, I deal lowkey.

If there is anything you would change about your life at Veritas what would it be?

Dealing more dank memes.

Are you happy with your social life here at the school?

No I don’t have a lot of classes with my friends, and they don’t let us talk a lot here.

John

Why did you decide to change schools?

I decided to change schools because I saw that Veritas was going to challenge me, and I wanted more academics. Also I wanted a school with way less people. To me a school of 250 people is a lot better than a school of 1500 people.

Rick

Could you tell me a bit about the job you had before becoming Veritas security guard?

I have been a police officer for 26 years. The most enjoyable part for me was being assigned to the police motorcycle unit. I was not only assigned to districts but I also worked in the tactical unit a.k.a. the SWAT team. I was promoted to a sergeant.

Monica

What or who would you sacrifice your life for?

My parents, simply because they have sacrificed more especially for me and my siblings. They provided us with everything we could need...

Making them the two special people I would sacrifice my life for.

Hiba

What makes you unique?

My key to uniqueness is that I'm one of a kind; I laugh at my own jokes and break into singing a lot when I'm bored. Ignorance is bliss; if you don't know, than you don't care.

Angela

How has your high school experience been so far? 

It has been good so far. I like the small classrooms and the teachers are nice. I like that the school is small so everyone knows what is going on.

 Do you regret coming here? 

 No because I had been looking forward to coming here ever since I was in middle school.

Angel

"If you had to sum up Veritas in three words what would they be? And why? Be honest!"

"If I had to sum up Veritas in three words, I would say Veritas is inspirational in the way that it inspires me to keep going, eye opening because of how much they care and want you to succeed, and last but not least kind, like the teachers and the staff here are care about you and your future ."

Andrew

“Did you like attending Veritas for four fears?”

“I didn’t like Veritas for the majority of freshman year but then I got used to the people and the place towards the end of the year.”

“Why didn’t you like it in the beginning?”

“Because it was too small and I wanted to go to a big high school.”

“If you had to change one thing what would it be?”

“I wish that I did better in the first two years of high school because it would look better for colleges. Also, the school is too small so MAKE IT BIGGER!”

Antonio

"What has been something that has challenged you in life?"

“Obstacles, and what I mean by that is challenges as you follow a dream because no one just makes it to their dream from one day to another. There are things that will make it hard to get there and that is what my challenge is: trying to reach my dream.”

Xavier

“If a genie appeared in your room and granted you 3 wishes, what would you wish for?”

“I would wish for my dad to come back so that he can see how far I've come. My second wish would be to have world peace so that people don't have to die in a tragic way. Finally for my third wish is for my family to be happy so that they don't have to face the things that they're dealing with right now.”

Jasmin

"What is something you are thankful for everyday?"

"I am thankful for my family, even if we argue and mess with each other, I love them and they're the best thing that has ever happened to me." 

"Are they all you're thankful for?" 

"Um yeah and umm...my friends, my life, and that I am alive." 

David

“What qualities do you look for in a girl?”

“Well, first I look at semblance and then personality.”

“Can you be more specific?”

“As far as qualities go, for someone’s personality, I mainly look for someone who is the opposite of me. I need someone more fun and entertaining than I am. I need someone who is louder than me (and not anti-social). Someone who can push me to be more social. The only thing for in common is a person’s mentality. Or at least someone who is mature. Not to sound like a narcissist and stuck up.”

Natalie

"If you could choose just one thing to change about the world,

what would it be?"

“If given the option pertaining to these matters, I would change the negative morals that are seemingly ineradicable from modern society. Should the world wish to move forward in a positive manner, it is the riddance of ignorance that provides aid in altering the societal structures and the mannerisms in each individual. It is important that each individual is able to be self-directed as opposed to depending on someone else’s judgement or ideals for approval. Being able to think for yourself is a prominent aspect in such matters of self dependence and prosperity;without it, humankind would not  flourish.”

Estefania

"What has been the most painful thing you’ve experience in your high school years?"

"My parents separated last year; it affected me academically, and brought me into this funk. If I could go back I’d probably tell myself that everything happens for a reason, and to not let it affect me."

Tatiana

“Are you the kind of friend that you would want to have as a friend?”

"Yes, because I always stick by my friends and I want them to know that I’m always there for them. Even when people do me wrong, I still go back because it’s hard to

forget people who gave you so much to remember."

Jaime

"What is something people don’t know about you?"

“I can be shy. I don't always play around, I also have my serious side.”

"What are some things on your bucket list?"

"Go to Spain, live in Mexico, open up my own shop, have a Camaro ZL1.

"What would you like to do in the near future?"  

“ I want to be a Diesel Engine Mechanic.”

Edgar

"What has been one of the most difficult encounters in your life?"

“The most difficult encounter has been dealing with the loss of my grandpa.

He was like a father to me and losing him was a big hit for me.”

-Edgar Merino

RIP December 17th, 2008

Maria

"I've been here since freshmen year and my Veritas experience has so far been descent. It's more different than than my expectations of what it was going to be like for a typical high school experience, but I am grateful for my friends and the education I am receiving."

Alberto

"If you could have dinner with any one person, living Or dead, Who would they be And why?"

"I would want to have dinner with my sister. She died at a young age and I wasn't born yet so I wasn't able to meet her. Meeting her and having diner with her would be an awesome thing because I have been around brothers my whole life and finally being able to talk to my sister would be a great thing and it would be different. I would be able to experience something I haven't experienced before."