Name: Maliah Askari
Grade: 9
School activities: Basketball, color guard
Q: How would other people describe you as a person?
A: Other people would describe me as nice, helpful, and smart.
Q: What do you do outside of school for fun? Why?
A: I participate in girl scouts outside of school for fun because it’s a community that offers opportunity to serve others and participate in activities that provide opportunity for growth and development as an individual. I also enjoy going to church and participating in church activities.
Q: What career do you want to pursue and why?
A: I am still exploring my options.
Q: When people get to know you, what are they most surprised to learn about you?
A: They are usually surprised that I don’t do track.
Q: What is your hidden talent?
A: My hidden talent is baking.
Q: What is something you know a weird amount about?
A: I know a weird amount about dinosaurs.
Q: What’s on your phone background? Tell us why you chose that.
A: It’s a hand releasing a butterfly. I chose this because I wanted a very subtle background that just gave a very laid-back vibe, the kind to just let loose.
Q: Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
A: One time I was proud of myself was when Coach let me on the basketball team. I was more grateful than proud.
Q: Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
A: I am very thankful for my mom, she is always there when I need her.
Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?
A: I would tell myself to participate in more sports.
Q: What do you hope to be remembered for?
A: I hope to be remembered as a kind, helpful person.
Q: What’s on your bucket list?
A: I want to go to Hawaii one day.
Favorites:
Food: Shrimp
Restaurant: Rick’s Seafood and Steakhouse
Music: I’ve been liking ‘This Town’ by Niall Horan.
TV show: “Young Sheldon”
Movie: “Mulan”
Book: “Curious George”
Class: History because I have a lot of friends in there
Teacher: Mrs. Duhon
