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Daniela Hernandez-Enriquez

What is the secret to a happy life?

"I think that in order to succeed in having a life full of happiness and fulfillment you have to start with yourself. You have to know and accept the fact that you are your main priority, that you cannot rely on someone to make you happy, make sure you succeed, and make you have fun. You have to know how to be by yourself to later learn how to be accompanied. Once you realize that nobody matters more than yourself, you will have an easier time figuring out who in your life is there to help you and to watch you and congratulate you on your accomplishments, and those will be the people who you should value, surround yourself with, and owe the favor back to. You can only give the world what you already have, and if you want to give the world happiness, you need to make sure you already have plenty of that within you."

Natalia Rodriguez Rojas

What is your definition of love?

"My definition of love is that it's a feeling you get instantly for the people you care about. When you feel love towards people they make you feel like you're at home. No matter what happens you'll always be there for them. Love is also a feeling that can't be forced but yet it can just magically appear without you knowing."

The purpose of forgiveness is...

"To let all of the hate and disappointment behind. Sometimes having to hold that in for a long time and it can make someone feel sad and confused. By being able to forgive it lets you release any horrible feelings and be back to how it once was. There are still things that can't be forgotten but being able to forgive is a start."

Jasmine Alvarado

What sound or noise do you hate?

"Umm, how do you say it? Oh yeah, when people chew loudly; especially if they are doing it on purpose."

Why do you hate people chewing loudly?

"Well I mean, I guess it's just a pet peeve."

Who chews the loudest?

"Umm, that's a weird question but I mean I guess my brother because he does it on purpose."

What if someone can't help the way they eat?

"Then I would just not be near them."

Is this just a pet peeve with family or everybody?

"My pet peeve is with everybody."

What about when someone drinks loudly, do you hate that too?

"No, just chewing food. I don't know why I'm not disturbed by people drinking things, but with people chewing loudly, I can't stand it."

Santiago Ornelas

If you could change one thing from the past, what would it be? Why? How did this experience shaped you into the person you are today?

"The few times that I disrespected my parents and changed my attitude. Growing up and seeing them get older makes me sad and do wish to give them the best of the best. Not only because parents really give up everything for you, but also they are not eternal.

That experience has changed who I am now and also make sure to do things that they are proud of. I try my best to show my love for them and spend time with my parents when possible."

Cozbi Ramirez

What is the hardest thing you had to experience?

"It was coming back from Mexico this summer."

Why was this hard?

"I left my Grandma alone, & she's getting older & can't do things on her own. Also coming back without her, traveling completely by myself, it was a weird sensation of being alone for the first time. I cried a lot. I went from trying to be tough, to crying, to sobbing."

What did you learn from this experience?

"I learned that I want to be able to help her more, even if there is a distance."

Shakira Reyes

• What is your least favorite word?
1. Bae is my least favorite word. It's childish, It's such an ugly word. It reminds me of my time at middle school. It makes something feel unofficial. Just say the whole word. 
• What sound or noise do you love?
1. I love rain sounds or waterfall. It soothes me, it makes me go to sleep. When I have a problem to deal with, it calms me down and it helps me forget. 

Gabriel Zamora

What is the secret to a happy life?

"I think the secret to a happy life is first, you have to get the people who you're close with, you make sure you trust them. The people you're close with, those are the people that can help you when times get rough so for example, I have a really good friend who really helps me go through tough times so I think the secret is people in your life. Objects can maybe produce a little bit of happiness but it really comes to others being there for you."

Elaine Loya

"What is the most difficult choice you had to make to fulfill your destiny?"

"The most difficult choice I had to make to fulfill my destiny was that I had to make a decision to where I was going to move because of my moms death. It was hard because my sisters were to young and my uncles did not want to take care of me. The reason for this was because they were too young, they were all in their early to late 20s. My dad and I never had a connection like he did with my sisters. Ever since my mom passed away I have been moving around so many times it's been really hard. Now I am living here in Wisconsin and I feel like I have made a good decision to move here, because I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, with my mom being here in the city, it makes me feel like im home. For me i feel like this was the hardest decision I had to make to fulfill my destiny."

Marlenie Hernandez

What is the lesson it’s taken you the longest to learn?

"It has taken me the longest to learn that although you may be the most caring, loving and respectful towards someone, they can use that against you. This applies to both relationships and friendships. Some will be selfish and take advantage of you, so it’s up to you to realize their true intentions. I always look at the good in someone, so although they might give signs of not being the best person ever, maybe even toxic, I overlook it and give them chances."

Jolissa Valdez

"What is the secret to a happy life?”

“The secret to a happy life is surrounding yourself with people who uplift and empower you. Having a support system, whether it’s just one or two people,  that you can count on for anything is essential. For me personally, when I’m not happy, I need to vent and talk out my emotions with someone I trust. Doing this keeps me leveled and balanced. I am not always happy but I do think that I live a relatively happy life and it’s all because of the people that I keep close to me.”

Jorge Daniel-Medina

What is the root of all hate? 

"I believe the root of all evil is how someone is raised. As a person is young, they tend to believe what adults tell them since they are the more responsible ones. It is the job of an adult to make sure these ideas don’t get confused, but sometimes adults don’t correct themselves and allow their children to believe a falsely stated opinion. Once this opinion is engraved into their minds, they’ll stick to this idea and spread their belief, causing a cycle of hate that continues forever."

Is there a remedy for hate, racism, and prejudice?

"I believe there will never be a remedy for hate, racism, or prejudice because everyone has a different perspective on subjects and one's own words cannot change another’s opinion. It is only a matter of teaching children how they can treat others with kindness, and to not be tainted by the negativity in this world."

JaJuan

What is your favorite sound? 

My favorite sound is laughter. 

Why is it your favorite sound?

Laughter is my favorite sound because it reminds me of a good time.
I like hearing people having fun and it gets me into cheery mood.
It’s a good way to see other people are happy and not gloomy all the time. 

Sebastian

"What has been one of your biggest regrets in your years of high school?"

“Looking back to moments when I know I could've done the extra work to get better at school.”

"Why is that one of your biggest regrets?"

“After looking back I know I really could have done better and it was in me but I still took the decisions knowing how they would affect me in the future.”

"What advice do you have for future students?"

“If you know you can do it just do it because the time will go by fast and you will see that it was really worth it.”

"How do you move on of your regrets?"

"You make something better out of the regrets.”

Jimena

I feel the presence of love when…

“I am surrounded by people I care about. I think that is what love is about...

Supporting people and showing them you care about them.”