Interview

Interviewees Name
-Amelia

What do you predict will be the symbolism between Melinda and the tree?
-"I think the tree will symbolize the growth of Melinda as she goes through her years in high school, because a tree cant be ugly forever it has to grow and become beautiful and thats what is going to happy to her i think."

Are schools really this place that is isolating or is it just the student that isolates him/herself?
-"It's the person that issolates themselves. It's not the school, the school can't make you issolate yourself."

If Melinda's parents were more involved, do you think her relationship and feelings toward them would be different? Also, would her attitude in life be more positive?
-"If her parents were more involved, her relationship with them changes drastically because they would really get to know her and how her life is. They would help her get through life easier then how she's dealing with it herself. Her attitude in life would change to possitive because she would have a better outlook on life."

What do you think of the book so far? Even though it may be a bit dramatic, is it far from reality?
-"The book is good so far because it reflects on reality. I think this because everybody is so negative and unhappy in life and they need to have open eyes and see the world and live life 1 second at a time."

I'm College Bound

When I found out my grade point average, I was totally excited! I had a 3.33. And that is the best grade point average I've had in a LONG time. I feel like this year I am pushing myself to do better and turn my work in so that I won't have to go to summer school. When I got my grade point average, I felt so proud of myself and I was so excited that I did the best I could and I'm going to keep striving to get higher and higher grades. And I know a 3.33 is not the greatest grade point average, but I was really proud of myself because I know I tried my best and it totally paid off!

My dream college is Hawaii Pacific University. And what I learned about it is that I have to have a minimum grade point average of 2.0. I could apply to that school right now if I had to! I also learned that they give out full paid scholarships for cheerleading really easily. So I definitely plan on going to Hawaii Pacific University because it has all that I need. And since I only live with my mom, we don't have a lot of money. So I would be SO grateful for that scholarship. I love this school!

My grade point average is a 3.33 right now, so I could apply to Hawaii Pacific University right now if I had to. But throughout my years of high school I will strive to get a higher grade point average so it will be easier to apply to more colleges. I know now that if I work hard throughout high school it will pay off in the end and I will have a lot more options for college and my future.