Carlos

What, according to you is a sensitive topic that should not be joked about?

A sensitive topic that should not be joked about has to be suicide/self-harm. Many people these days joke around saying “I just want to die” or “kill me”, in my opinion they do not understand the seriousness of their words. There are so many people that really do have problems very serious that they do not know what to do, they see no other way out than committing suicide or hurting themselves. This not only leads to more problems, but others don’t understand what they go through and bully them for what they do, for how they behave; they’re basically told not to hurt themselves by the people that cause them to.

Nasha

What makes a person strong?

What makes a person strong is how they are able to handle a difficult situation. A strong person is capable  to feel physically and emotionally healthy. Usually we think that a strong person has to have muscles and strength, but being an actual strong person is to have a strong mind set.

Valeria

Where do you see yourself after high school?

Idk... because things can change from one day to the other.

Jesus

"What would you do if you had 24 hours left to live?"

"I'd do illegal things." 

Martin

"Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength?"

"Both actually because crying can be a sign of surrender, which it would mean weakness.  But lets say the crying is for a goal and not wanting to give up, that crying is a sign of strength. Crying is just a sign of both but it depends on how people look at it."

Haydee

"How do you picture yourself in the future?"

"Well, I want to go to college to become a psychologist, and get a PHD, and I want to minor in envirnomental studies. I want to help as many people as I can, and grow to be independent."

Stefan

"What or who made you who you are today?

                   "At a young age I hung out with my brother and friends and the rest was just me."

"How did you lead your life when you were younger?"

                     "Like I do now, through critical thinking, thorough examination, and what I thought was morally right or wrong."

Giavanna

What do you want to be when you grow up?

That's not something I want to think about right now. 

Why? 

It's a tough question, I'm still young, and very indecisive. My mind can change at any moment. 

Karina

What's one of your favorite movies?

Bridesmaids, because it's funny...And I just found out it was based in Milwaukee.

Angelica

"Have you ever had a life changing event?"

"Yes, of course."

"What did it change?"

"It changed how I saw myself and the people around me."

Katie

How do you like it here at Veritas?

I love it. I've never worked at a charter school before, and it's definitely different than what I'm used to, especially the size of it.I love the smallness of the school, because I feel that it brings a good vibe for the teachers and students to share.

Would you change anything about it?

No. Not off the top of my head. Veritas is really unique and I like it a lot.

Myranda

How do you feel about the cold?

I like it until Christmas, but after it is just redundant.

Luis

What's something that has made you the person 

you are today? 

Myself.

Why? 

When I would ask for help, nobody would listen to me, which made me independent and not rely on other people for help. My girlfriend was also the one who changed me.

Why? 

She changed me into the person I am today which made me a better person.