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Abigail described as kind, talented and hardworking by Senora Battaglia is an eighth grader studying at Webb Bridge Middle School. Her nickname is Abby! Her favorite thing from Middle School was connections. While in 8th grade, she loved the South Georgia Trip! South Georgia was also her favorite memory from her entire time in middle school. Her advice to upcoming eighth graders is be prepared for schoolwork but don’t stress and have fun. From sixth grade until now she feels her friend group has changed the most! Mrs. Miller had the biggest impact on Abby while at the Webb because she said she was fun and let her do all the art she wanted! In high school, she is looking forward to making new friends. The quote she lives by is, "when nothing goes right, go left." Her dream college is BYU. Once she graduates, she wants to travel the world. Abby is interested in rock climbing which is something unique to her! One thing she wishes to accomplish in her life is to learn how to snowboard!
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Alvin, who is described as very inquisitive by his teachers, also goes by the name Dante because that is his middle name. His favorite thing from middle school is ding dong ditching teachers classrooms. His favorite memory from 8th grade was beating the boys in tug of war. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to do your work on time. His favorite field trip in middle school was in 6th grade when he got to go to JA biztown because you got to collect cards and buy things. Alvin says Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on him because she always helped him whenever he needed it. In high school he is looking forward to seeing his friends from the Y and his brothers. His dream college is Georgia State. The quote he lives by is "Never give up on God" If he could do one thing when he gets out of college, he would play soccer in the MLS. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to give back to people!
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Evan is described as clever by Mr. Cooke has really enjoyed the friendships he has made while at the Webb. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the trip to Orlando with the fine arts program. He says he loved that he got to hang out with his friends and ride amazing roller coasters. If he could give advice to upcoming 8th graders, it would be to do your work on time. Evan says Mrs. Karim and Mrs. Consola had the biggest impact on him this year because they taught him to not procrastinate and to just be himself. He can't wait for more freedom in high school. Evan's dream college is Georgia Tech. He says after college he hopes to have a likable job that makes a decent amount of money. Something he likes to do in his spare time is to tell jokes! If he could accomplish one thing in his lifetime he hopes to travel to all seven continents!
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Griffith, described as a gentleman by Ms. Jones, says he really enjoyed getting to meet new people. He says his favorite part of 8th grade was going on the South Georgia trip because it was a ton of fun. If he was to give some advice to upcoming 8th graders he would say, "take your work seriously." Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Griffith because he says she was so nice. He can't wait for ping pong club in high school. His dream college is Cornell University. After college, Griffith wouldn't mind becoming the President of the United States. He lives his life by the quote by PewDiePie, "Life is too short to focus on the things you hate, focus on what you love instead." Some things Griffith likes to do in his spare time is fishing and computers. Griffith hopes in the future to make one million dollars in his lifetime!
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This is Julianna, described as kind by Mrs. Consola, loved making new friends while in middle school. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was the field trip to the aquarium because she got to experience it with all her friends! Some advice that she wants upcoming 8th graders to know is that they need to find time to have fun even when you have a lot of homework and tests/quizzes. The biggest thing that changed about her from 6th grade to now is her friend group. Mrs. Consola impacted Julianna the most during middle school because she taught her valuable life lessons as well as taught effectively! One thing she is looking forward to in high school is more freedom. Her dream college is Brigham Young University. A quote that she lives by is, ''There's no secret to success." One thing Julianna wants to accomplish in her life is going to college. Something unique about Julianna is that she has traveled to more than 15 countries. She hopes in the future to travel the world!
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Leila, described as a leader by Mrs. Mintz, is an eighth grader at Webb Bridge Middle School. She is known as Lei with her soccer friends. She loves playing soccer. Her favorite thing about eighth grade was being able to do yearbook. One big thing that changed about Leila from sixth grade till now is that she was more comfortable about making lots of friends. Her favorite middle school field trip was going to South Georgia because she got closer to her friends, and she got to eat plenty of food. Her favorite teacher is Ms. K. Wood because she feels very open with her, and feels comfortable around her. Leila's dream college is Oxford. She hopes to go to Oxford because she wants to get into a better college than her brother! Leila feels she spends so much time playing sports during the week, that she isn't able to do a lot of other things but feels it is makes her a better person. She would give a truck load of Hershey bars to someone in need of them. When she gets out of college she hopes to become famous doing something cool.
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Madison favorite thing from middle school was hanging out with friends on the last few days of school. Madison, also known as Madi, is described as energetic by Mrs. Carter. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was all of South Georgia trip because the trip was so much fun, and she got to be with all of her friends! Her advice to the upcoming 8th graders is don’t stress too much about school. The biggest thing that changed about Madison from 6th grade to now is her personality. Mrs. Karim had the biggest impact on Madi at WBMS because she helped me get more prepared for high school and was just in general an amazing teacher! In high school, she is looking forward to some of the electives she's going to get to do. Even though she doesn’t know where she wants to go to college, she hopes to make/create something original that makes a difference in the world once she has graduated! The quote she lives her life by is, “Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” Something unique that she does that she is proud of is track and cross country and she really enjoys spending time on designing fashion. One thing Madi hopes to accomplish in her life is to have a successful career in something she loves!
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Maxwell, who also goes by Max, was new to Webb Bridge this year. Mrs. Mintz describes him as a really cool, unique kid. One of his favorite memories was meeting his friends. He felt the Orlando trip was amazing because it was a lot of fun, with unexpected things that happened. He also enjoyed reading throughout the year. If Max had to give the rising 8th graders some advice he would advise them not to procrastinate and to use a calendar such as google calendar to remind you to complete everything on time. One of the biggest changes about himself that he has made since 6th grade was not letting people's opinions about him get to him. Max is looking forward to seeing his friends and some of the classes that the High School offers next year. He's also has an interest in Criminal Psychology and Minecraft. A unique thing that Maxwell is proud of is that he plays the Double Bass. If he could, he would love to become a musician in a rock band like Queen or Green Day when he gets out of college. A quote he lives by is what his mom said to him, "Don't make a promise you can't keep." He says, "If you are going to make a promise, than you need to do everything in your power to keep it." Lastly, something he hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is: not being forgotten. He wants to make an impact on the world; he wants to be remembered for something more.
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Mika, described as sweet by Mrs. Weaver, says her favorite thing from middle school was all of her friends. She loved having free seating in 8th grade. Mika's advice for upcoming 8th graders is to behave! She feels the biggest change for her since 6th grade is how she looks. Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Mika while at the Webb because she helped her a ton! Mika loved every field trip she went on while in middle school! She is looking forward to eating lunch outside in high school. Mika's dream college is Harvard. The quote Mika lives by is, "if you dream about it, you can do it." If she would do one thing right after college, it would be to do something related to fashion. Some things Mika likes to do in her spare time are dancing and surfing. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life one day is to be a big part of the fashion world!
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Nathan, described as reserved by Mr. Amrine, said that he really loved all the field trips he got to go on during middle school. His favorite thing about 8th grade was the trip to Orlando. He loved this trip because he liked getting to go to Universal and seeing another state with all his friends. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not stress too much. He feels that he has become much more productive in completing his work since 6th grade. He lives his life by the quote, “Be yourself.” Mrs. Garner impacted Nathan, during middle school, because she was super nice and helped him get through 6th grade! He can’t wait to meet new people and teachers in high school. Nathan hopes to attend Baruch College. After college, he hopes to travel. Something he likes to do in his spare time is to play soccer and do pulls up. He hopes to change someone’s life in a positive way in his lifetime.
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Rohaan, described as kind by Dr. Oravetz, had a fun middle school experience! Rohaan says he is also known as Ronnie because that is the nickname his friends gave him. He said his favorite thing from middle school was being in math class. He loved being on the tennis team in 8th grade as well as receiving a JAG award this year. The teacher that impacted him the most is Mr. Amrine because he made his class fun while teaching what people needed to know. Some advice he would give to upcoming 8th graders would be don’t underestimate anything and to take 8th grade slow and steady. The biggest change he saw in himself since 6th grade was the sports he now plays. His favorite field trip in middle school was South Georgia because he got to be with his friends. Something he is looking forward to in high school is a bigger campus. His dream college is Embry-Riddle which is an aeronautical university. Once out of college, he hopes to be a pilot. Rohaan clearly loves everything about planes and can't wait to become a successful pilot. If he had a truck full of Hershey's he would donate them because a quote he lives by is "the more you give, the more you get." He hopes while being a pilot, he will get to travel the world one day!
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Roshan, described as cunning by Coach Meenan, really enjoyed all the friends he made in middle school. His favorite memory in 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to do your work on time. Roshan’s favorite field trip in middle school was going to Six Flags because he loved the amazing roller coasters. Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Roshan because she believed in him! He lives his life by the quote, “don’t take any shortcuts!” He can’t wait until he gets to experience all the fun activities high school has to offer. His dream college is the University of Georgia. After graduating, Roshan hopes to travel around the world. In his spare time Roshan really enjoys making beats. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his life is to live a normal life!
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Sophia, described as talented by her teachers, loved the trip to Orlando with the fine arts program. It was her favorite memory from all of middle school. She loved it because it was different form the other trips, it was with her best friends and they had the best time ever! Sophia says that the biggest change she saw in herself was her style, mindset and how she learned to be more positive about things. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not stress too much, but make sure you still have time to have fun with your friends. Sophia feels Mr. Irvin, Ms. Rambo, and Ms. Goldstein had a huge impact on her because they all taught her that work could be fun! Sophia can't wait for chorus and making new friends in high school. She hopes to attend Georgia Tech for college. After college, Sophia would love to travel the world. Things that Sophia enjoys doing in her spare time are messing around with photography, and singing. In fact, she tried out for All-State Chorus with five other girls, and she made it - she was really proud of that accomplishment. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to become an aerospace engineer! The quote she lives her life by Rupi Kaur is, "If you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise."
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Snigdha, or snickers is an eighth grader at Webb Bridge Middle School. She adopted the nickname snickers because she gives all her friends snickers on a regular basis. Senora Narasimhan desribes Snigdha as an easy going student! Her favorite thing about middle school is her friends and her teachers. Since sixth grade, the main thing that has changed about her is her level of maturity. Her advice to upcoming eighth graders is don’t give up and have fun. Her favorite thing from 8th grade was that she was nominated for a JAG award which was special to her. Snigdha says Mrs. Consola impacted her because she LOVES math now! She says, "Thank you Mrs. Consola for chaning my views!" She lives by the quote, "every day may not be a good day, but there is something good in every day." In high school, she looks forward to a all the experiences and good memories to come. Her dream college is Stanford University. When she graduates from college, she wishes to find vaccines to diseases such as the Corona-virus. She is interested in math and science. In her life, she wishes to accomplish seeing a smile on everyone's face.
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Suhani, described as friendly by Senora Battaglia, has really loved everything about middle school. Her favorite memory was all the field days during 6th and 7th grade. Her biggest advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not slack off. This is your time to get ready for high school. Make sure you hang out with the right crowd and don’t be focused on gaining popularity. The biggest change for Suhani since 6th grade was her personality. Suhani loved getting to see the Christmas Carol in 7th grade. She lives her life by the quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, “there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” Ms. K. Wood had the biggest impact on Suhani because she was her homeroom teachers and she was chill and she just always loved going to her class. Suhani can’t wait for more independence in high school. Her dream college is Emory. After graduating, she hopes to raise awareness for many things, and make a difference! Something she loves to do in her spare time is to act and she is proud of her willingness to keep on going even when things were tough. One thing Suhani hopes to accomplish is to gain fame! She wants to work hard so people around the world know who Suhani is!
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Swetamsh is a hard working student who wants to achieve many academic goals. Mrs. Weaver describes him as a very smart student. He has loved the variety of classes he got to take during school with diverse academic topics. He enjoyed South Georgia because it was a long trip and he got to see interesting places. The biggest change in Swetamsh from 6th grade to now was that he became more free was able to talk to more people without being nervous. His message to upcoming 8th graders is that 8th grade is the last year of middle school for your whole life, so enjoy it while you can. Dr. Okwoche and Mrs. Weaver had a big impact on Swetamsh because they taught him to never give up and to always look forward. He looks forward to having higher level classes in high school. Swetamsh's dream college is Harvard. The quote he lives his life by is, "winners never quit...quitters never win." He says this shows you that in the end you should never give up. He hopes to accomplish owning his own business and be successful in whatever he does!
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Abigail, described as enthusiastic by Mrs. Bernhardt, is also known as Abby at Webb Bridge. Her friends even call her Abs sometimes! Her favorite thing from 8th grade was getting to sit with her friends at lunch, she even felt getting to do lunch bunch with her friend Logan was the best thing to happen in 8th grade. Some advice she has for upcoming 8th graders is to make sure you do all of your work! Abby says that her style and attitude have changed the most since 6th grade. Throughout middle school, Abby's favorite field trip she went on was to South Georgia because they got to stay in a hotel with all her closest friends. Abby says that Mrs. Karim had the biggest impact on her while at WBMS because she set her up for success in high school. She can't wait for more freedom in high school! After college, Abby hopes to attend Clemson University. Once she graduates she hopes to become a successful surgeon. Something unique about Abby is that she can solve a rubix cube. The quote that Abby lives her life by is, "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
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Alexander, also known as Alex, is described as respectful and responsible by Senora Battaglia. He says that during middle school he loved band! His favorite field trip throughout school was the trip to Orlando with the fine arts program because it was a fun experience to go on all the rides with all of his friends. Mr. Irvin had the biggest impact on Alex, because he made learning fun and engaging and Alex always looked forward to his class! Alex can’t wait for marching band once he is in high school! His dream college is Georgia Tech. After college, he would love to travel the world. The quote he lives by is, “to never give up.” Somethings he likes to do outside of school is work on technology and he loves to go hiking and camping. One thing Alex hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to be a great computer scientist and maybe even get the chance to create something that would change the world.
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Andrew, described as thoughtful by Senora Narasimhan, is also known as jungle book by his friends. Andrews favorite thing, memory and field trip from middle school was the South Georgia trip because he got to chill with his friends. Some advice Andrew has for upcoming 8th graders is to make sure to actually study. The biggest thing that changed about Andrew during middle school was that he has become more sympathetic. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Andrew was Mrs. King because she taught him to always work harder. Andrew looks forward to free seating in high school. "Stay home Cook rice" is one quote that Andrew lives his life by. Andrew's dream college is Georgia Tech. He is interested in books which he feels most people aren't. Something that Andrew is proud of is that he collects playing cards. One thing that Andrew hopes to accomplish within his life is to stay healthy for a long time.
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Carter is an 8th grader at Webb Bridge Middle School. Some advice he has for future 8th graders is to pay attention and study hard. The biggest change for Carter during middle school is that he feels a lot more comfortable being at school now. Carter's favorite memory from middle school and 8th grade was the South Georgia Field trip. He liked it because you got to go on a trip for a few days with the whole 8th grade. The teacher that had the most impact on Carter was Mr. Irvin. He felt Mr. Irvin made class interesting and fun. Mrs. Bernhardt says that Carter is very observant which is a great quality to have for his future. A unique thing about Carter is that he likes sport statistics and is really good at fishing. If Carter had a truck full of Hersey Chocolate bars he would eat them all!! When Carter goes to high school he looks forward all the fun he is going to have. When Carter Graduates high school he wants to go to Harvard University. Carter hopes after graduating from Harvard, that he could become a Billionaire. One Quote that Carter lives his life by is "Just Do The Best You Can". This is Carter!
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Charlotte, described as honest by Ms. Hampton, loved getting to meet her friends while in middle school. Her favorite memory during the 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. She loved this field trip because she got to be with her friends. Charlotte’s advice to upcoming 8th graders is to try your best. Mrs. McFarland had the biggest impact on Charlotte because she always wanted her to do her best! She is looking forward to more freedom in high school. The University of Alabama is her dream college. Charlotte hopes after college that she can swim in a coral reef. She tries to live her life by the quote, “you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Some things Charlotte likes to do outside of school is to ride horses – she is really into equestrian life. The one thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to get a degree!
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Christian, described as athletic by his teachers, says he loved playing 8th grade basketball in middle school. His favorite memory during 8th grade was hitting a buzzer beater in a basketball game. Christian’s advice to upcoming 8th graders is to no stress out and to study more. He feels he matured and started studying more than he did in 6th grade. Christian’s favorite field trip during middle school was the South Georgia trip because he learned a lot interesting things while there. Christian says Ms. Bean had the biggest impact on him because she was fun and understanding! He lives his life by the quote, “If you quit one time it becomes a habit.” He can’t wait to being with friends, learning new things and playing basketball in high school. Christian hopes to attend UNC for college. After graduating college, he hopes to play in the NBA. He loves to code in his spare time. If Christian could accomplish one thing in life, he would graduate high school and go to college!
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Connor, described as friendly by Mrs. Mintz, says his favorite memory in 8th grade was getting hit in the face by a ball during the PE game, pin guard. His favorite thing from all of middle school was free seating at lunch. Connor's favorite field trip was the 8th grade South Georgia trip. He feels the biggest change about himself since the 6th grade is how he gets better grades now. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is, "work hard and have fun." Throughout middle school, his 8th grade math teacher, Mr. Amrine, had the biggest impact on him. Connor lives by the quote, "Live life to the fullest." He is looking forward to high school soccer next year and his dream college is the University of Georgia. If he could do anything when he gets out of college he would watch the world cup or finals for basketball in person. Lastly one thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to have a family.
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Griffin, described as funny by Coach Rhodes, really has enjoyed his friends and parties in middle school. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not stress too much. He feels his personality has changed the most since 6th grade. South Georgia was his favorite trip because it was the best! Mme Schwob had the biggest impact on Griffin because she helped him get through middle school. He can’t wait for sports and growing up in high school. Griffin hopes to attend the University of Utah. After graduating, he hopes to become an entrepreneur. Something Griffin does in his spare time is cooking and traveling. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to be successful.
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Jaiden, described as sociable and sweet by Senora Narasimhan, really enjoyed meeting new people in middle school. His favorite thing from 8th grade was going on the South Georgia trip. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is that this is your last year, so have fun with it. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on Jaiden because she really felt she cared about him the most. He lives his life by the quote by Henry Wadsworth, “the heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they while their companions slept, were toiling upwards in the night.” He can’t wait to join the baseball team in high school. Jaiden hopes to go to Georgia Tech. After graduating, he hopes to travel the world. Something he likes to do in his spare time is make people laugh, and digital art. One thing Jaiden hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to start a family.
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Leslie, described as kind by Mr. Irvin, has enjoyed making new friends that she didn’t know in elementary school! She loved having free seating days – where you could sit and just talk with your friends at lunch. Leslie’s advice to upcoming 8th graders is to always do your homework and try your best to turn everything in on time – every grade counts! She feels she has come out of her shell since 6th grade – and is pretty outgoing now! Leslie’s favorite field trip while at WBMS was the trip to Orlando because she got to spend 2 nights in a hotel with her best friends and ride rides at Universal. Mrs. Charnecky had the biggest impact on Leslie in middle school because she made class more fun and wasn’t scared to around while she taught. Leslie is looking forward to all the new people she will get to meet in high school. Her dream college is Spellman University. The quote she lives her life by is, “you only live once.” Once she has graduated college, she hopes to be a nurse or live her dream of starting a clothing company. Somethings Leslie does in her spare time is she watches documentaries, short films on YouTube, and she loves to draw. The only thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to have a family of her own.
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Mollie described as nice, determined and lovely by her teachers, is also known as Molls by her gymnastic friends. Her favorite thing about middle school was her friends because she got to meet them. Mollie's favorite memory about 8th grade was her homeroom class. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to just try hard and have fun. The biggest thing Mollie has changed about herself since 6th grade is that she has become a more positive person. Her favorite field trip was the South Georgia Trip because she got to spend time with her friends. She is looking forward to different sports teams that she can join in high school. Mollie's dream college is UNC. The quote Mollie lives by is, "with GOD all things are possible." One thing Mollie would like to do when she gets out of college is to visit Switzerland. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Mollie was Mr. Amrine because he made her want to come to math every single day and made her laugh. Mollie is interested in the dive team in the summer, and she is proud of being a level 9 gymnast who is training for level 10 right now. One thing Mollie hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to travel the world.
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Madison B., a great person, is an 8th grader at the Webb. "She is so considerate," said Mr. Amrine. Her nickname is Maddie. This all started because her Dad's name is Patrick - his friends call him Patty. So naturally her family started calling Madison - Maddie just like her dad. Her favorite thing about middle school was meeting her friends. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to have fun and enjoy the time with your family and friends. She says that the thing that changed most from 6th to 8th is her style. Her favorite field trip in middle school was definitely the South Gorgia trip because she had a ton of fun with all her friends. She is looking forward to everything in high school. Her dream college is UCLA or UT of Austin. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Amrine because he is a great teacher who is very organized and helps you when you don't even ask for help. She is interested in room decor. If she had a truck full of Hershey bars she would hide it from her parents and eat it with her friends. Something unique about her is that she works hard when she is determined and never gives up. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to do something great for the world!
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Pranav's favorite memory in 8th grade was meeting new people and making many new friends along the way and his favorite thing from middle school was the library. The biggest way he has changed since 6th grade is the ability to accept more situations he cannot control. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not procrastinate or else you will fall behind. One thing he loved about 8th grade was the amazing field trips he got to go on. Going into high school, he is looking forward to finding new interests and hobbies. His dream college is UCLA. A quote Pranav lives by is, "Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by drama- which is living with the results of other people's thinking". One thing he wants to do when he gets out of college is to figure how to live like a functioning adult without panicking about every single thing he does. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him was Mr. Amrine because he taught Pranav that if he is extremely passionate about something then he will be happy. Make decisions he wants to make, rather than to make decisions other people want him to make. One thing he is interested in that people aren't is public speaking and something unique he does and is proud of is debate. He hopes in the future to make a difference by providing support to people who really need it.
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Robert or Robbie is described as playful by Mrs. Consola, has really enjoyed having Mme Schwob so many times. He has loved having her teach him french for so many years! His favorite memory from eighth grade was the South Georgia trip. His advice to upcoming eighth graders is to do all of your assignments. Clearly, Mme Schwob had the biggest impact on Robbie - he felt she was always there for him. His dream college is the University of Georgia. Once he has graduated college, he looks forward to traveling the world. A quote that he lives by is, "don’t be so scared to die that you forget to live." He is interested is fishing and riding around on his scooter. If he had a truck full of Hershey bars, he would give them away to kids. Something that Robbie is proud of his ability to do tricks on his scooter! The one thing he would like to accomplish in his life is to take care of his mom in the future.
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Ryan or Rhino as some of his friends call him is described as earnest by Mr. Amrine. Ryan's favorite thing about middle school was creating memories and friendships with his lacrosse team. Ryan's favorite memory from 8th grade was going on the South Georgia trip with all of his friends. Some advice Ryan gave for the upcoming 8th graders is don't procrastinate and make sure to study but do other things like sports or clubs. The biggest thing that changed about Ryan during middle school was becoming a better person and being more athletic. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Ryan during middle school was Ms. Wood because she has helped me love reading and writing. When Ryan goes to high School he looks forward to playing lacrosse and getting better every day. Ryan's dream college is Notre Dame or Yale. Ryan lives his life by the quote, "never give up when times get tough." The one thing in the world that Ryan wants to do when he gets out of college is to play professional lacrosse for the PLL. Some things that Ryan likes that other people may not is engineering and stringing lacrosse sticks. One thing that Ryan is proud of is being able to string and dye lacrosse sticks. The thing that Ryan would want to accomplish during his life is to accomplish all the goals he set for himself.
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Sara, who is described as friendly by Mrs. Wood, says her favorite memory from middle school was the day before winter break. She got to color, watch movies, and read but best of all she got time to talk to her friends. Her favorite thing from middle school was all of her friends. Her favorite field trip was the band trip to Universal Orlando. She loved riding all the rides and experiencing the park with her friends. Her advice to the next 8th graders is "Appreciate all the experiences that happen, learn from the mistakes and overcome hardships." Her biggest chance that she had made about herself since 6th grade is gaining the ability to face struggles and be confident with who she is. Sara also takes an interest in Greek mythology and she does triathlons and she also fosters kittens. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Sara throughout Middle school was her 8th grade social studies teacher, Mrs. Foil. "She treats everyone with kindness and patience. Not only this but she consistently tries to engage students on an academic level and an emotional level. I am so thankful that I had a teacher like her to develop my love for social studies." Sara is looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends at the High School next year. Her dream college is Georgia state. And if she could do anything when she got out of college, she would travel the world. A quote she lives by is, "Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light."
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Sara, described as hard working by Mr. Cooke, has loved seeing her friends while at WBMS. Sara’s dad likes to call her Bug, just because that is his cute nickname for her. Her favorite thing about 8th grade was getting to go on the South Georgia trip. Sara’s advice for upcoming 8th graders is to work hard! She feels that she has become more independent and more social since 6th grade. Her favorite field trip was South Georgia because she loved it and loved getting to see lot of interesting and fun things! Mrs. Bean has had the biggest impact on Sara because she is so fun, has made her laugh daily and pushed her to do the best she could do! Sara is looking forward to see some of her friends and having fun in high school. She hopes to attend Clemson! Something unique Sara can do is put her feet over her head! Sara also LOVES cheese dip! If she could do one thing in life, Sara hopes to have a dog of her own one day.
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Sara, described as coy by Mr. Amrine, has really enjoyed getting to know her friends during middle school. Her favorite memory of 8th grade was hanging out with her friends in and out of class. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to be nice to everyone. The biggest thing that changed from 6th grade to 8th grade to her is her style. Her favorite field trip was South Georgia. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Sara was Ms. K. Wood because she was so nice. She is looking forward to more freedom in high school. Her dream college is the University of Georgia. The quote she lives by is "In the end you only regret the chances you didn't take." If she could do one thing in the world right after college she would travel. Something that Sara is interested in that most aren’t is tennis! One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to play tennis in college!
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Shenlin had a great time in middle school, his favorite thing from middle school was his friends he made! His favorite memory from 8th grade is getting to know his best friend better. The biggest change in Shenlin from 6th grade to now is that he is more mature and he has learned to control all of his actions. One thing he would say to rising 8th graders is to go for it and don’t stop! His favorite trip during middle school was the South Georgia trip because it was so fun. Mrs. Consola had the biggest impact on Shenlin while at the Webb because she made Math fun! He can't wait to get to high school and have a little more freedom! His dream college is Georgia Tech and something he wants to accomplish when he gets out of college is to get a good job. If Something he likes that most people don’t is mountain biking! One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to become a pro mountain biker! He is really proud of this unique skill he has, even says he is pretty great at mountain biking, and has a huge passion for it so he hopes that it will pay off in the future.
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Aiden, who is described as inspirational, loved seeing all his friends at the Webb. He loved getting to be on the announcements in 8th grade. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to make your teachers proud. He loved getting to walk around Roswell because he has always wanted to learn the history behind that area. All of his teachers impacted Aiden because they were all nice to him. He can’t wait to see his friends again in high school. He hopes to attend Georgia Tech for college. After he graduates, he hopes to be an inventor so that he can invent useful gadgets. He really enjoys coming up with new inventions in his spare time. He lives by the quote, “I can do all things through Christ.” One thing Aiden hopes to accomplish is to travel the world.
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Aiyanna, also described as gracious by Mrs. Sicchitano, has nickname. Her nickname is Yaya and it came from her little brother. Her favorite thing from middle school was South Georgia and her trip to Universal studios with the fine arts program. Her favorite memory of 8th grade was the talks she and her friends had at lunch. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to stay focused and have fun. The biggest thing that has changed about her from 6th grade to 8th grade is the way she handles things. Her favorite field trip was South Georgia because she could hang out with friends and make new ones. She is looking forward to winter guard in high school. Her dream college is any Historically Black College & University. The quote Aiyanna lives by is, "There is no greater agony than baring untold stories inside you” by Maya Angelou. If there one thing she could do in the world after college it would be to go out of the country. The teachers she thinks impacted her the most were: Mrs. Winfield, Dr. Okwoche, Senora Jones, Ms. Allenson, Mrs. Karim, Mrs. Hampton, Mrs. Foil, Senora Narasimhan, Mr. Bernhardt, Ms. Bean, Mrs. Weaver, Ms. Pardee and Mrs. Sicchitano. One thing that she hopes to accomplish in her life is to be the first person in her family to graduate college! We all believe in you Aiyanna!
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Brennan C. is an interesting person. Mrs. Charnecky describes Brennan as a very considerate student. His favorite thing in middle school has been free seating in 8th grade because he has a fun time. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is that, "It's the last year so have fun and enjoy it." The biggest thing that has changed about him from 6th grade is that he is more independent and definitely in a good way. His favorite field trip from all of middle school was the South Georgia trip because he got to be with all of his friends and they got to go to some cool spots. He is looking forward to high because he knows it will be memorable because it is his last school before college. His dream college is Georgia Tech. The quote that he lives by is, "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you." He wants to become a professional golfer. Mr. Irvin has had the biggest impact on him in middle school because he's always positive and made learning fun. Golf is something he finds interesting that other aren't always into. If he had a truck full of Hershey's he would bring them to home and share it with his family. Something unique about him is that he is a golfer and he has accomplished a lot in that sport. He hopes to be a successful PGA tour golfer. We can't wait to see if all his dreams come true!
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Camila desribed as sweet by her teachers says her favorite thing about middle school was PE. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to stay focused and stay ahead of the game. The biggest thing that changed about her from 6th grade to 8th was her responsibility. Camila says her favorite field trip happened at her old school, it was called camp tecumpsa and she really loved it. Camila says that moving schools definitely impacted her middle school years - but she can't wait to start fresh in high school. One thing Camila is looking forward to in high school is the soccer team. She does not know her dream college yet but she wants to go to one with a good soccer program. The quote she lives by is, "there's always a good side to the situation." The one thing she hopes to do after college is visit her family in Indiana and in Venezuela. She says that she is interested in art more than most people, specifically animation. Camila feels she is really good at not letting feelings get in the way of helping those around her. If she had a truck full of Hershey's she would give them away to people who have never been able to try them before! Two things Camila knows she wants to accomplish in life are to play college soccer and it would be a dream to go to Paris with her mom!
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Grace, described as quiet but super sweet, has truly loved having Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Consola. Her favorite thing in 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. But she loved the trip to Biztown in 6th grade the most because it was fun a such a new experience for her. Grace’s time management skills have grown since 6th grade! Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to have fun! The quote by Dwight Schrute Grace lives her life by is, “whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do not do that thing.” Grace says Mrs. Fernalld had the biggest impact on her while at WBMS because she pushed me to be better. Grace can’t wait to be with more of her friends in high school. She hopes to attend the University of Georgia or Clemson. Once she has graduated, she hopes to play for a professional soccer team. Something that she likes to do in her spare time is paint doors and play soccer. One thing she hopes to do in her lifetime is wing-suiting in Norway!
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Hunter also known as Hunt is an 8th grader at Webb Bridge. The nickname came from his 6th grade math teacher when she told him to go "Hunt," for his book! Hunter's favorite part of middle school was International Night. His favorite memory from 8th grade was eating Chipotle with his friends. The biggest thing that has changed about Hunter from 6th grade to 8th grade is his hair color. In high school, he is looking forward to an hour lunch. His dream college is Julliard. A quote that Hunter lives his life by is, "Stars can't shine without darkness." Many teachers such as Mrs. Weaver, Ms. Watson, Dr. Okwoche, and Mrs. Anderson have had a big impact on his life while at the Webb. If Hunter had a truck full of Hersey chocolate bars, he would get a pool, melt the chocolate, and end up with a chocolate pool. The advice that Hunter gives to upcoming 8th graders is "Girls will break your hearts so don’t date yet." Hunter is very proud of his drum recitals and he wants to be a ninja chef or own his own Chipotle.
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Jackson C is a rising 9th grader from Webb Bridge Middle School who Coach Meenan describes as determined! Jackson, Jax a nickname given to him by his mother, has loved everything about PE in middle school. Jackson's favorite memory from middle school was going undefeated in volleyball with all of his friends and Coach Rhodes. Jackson's favorite field trip from middle school was South Georgia because he was with his friends the whole time. The biggest change that happened to Jackson during middle school was that he became much more mature. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Jackson was Mrs. Hall because she pushed Jackson and his class mates through every assignment and wouldn't give up on him. Some things that Jackson looks forward to in high school are football, baseball, and culinary class. Jacksons' dream college is LSU or Vanderbilt. Unlike most people Jackson is interested in cooking and playing rugby. If Jackson had a truck load of Hersey bars he would sell them to charity. Jackson one life accomplishment he hopes to make come true is to play college baseball or football. The quote he lives his life by is, "Be better today, than you were yesterday!"
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Krishna also known as Pillu,. by her family, is a girl at Webb Bridge Middle School. Her compass teacher, Mrs. Jones, describes her as conscientious! Her favorite thing from middle school was her teachers and friends. If she had to pick her favorite memory from 8th grade, it would be the photo booth during wellness week. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is keep up with your work or it will be hard to catch up with your studies. Her favorite field trip was the field trip to Alpharetta High School because she was with her friends and she got to see where she would be going next year! In high school, she is looking forward to joining different clubs! She can't wait to join guitar club because she has been playing the guitar for two years and she would love more practice. Her dream college is Stanford University. The quote she lives by is, "A room without books is like a body without a soul." Mr. Jones had the biggest impact on her because she gave her a chance to succeed and saw her potential. She hopes to in the future not only travel the world with her friends but to make a difference so that she is remembered for something good!
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Livia is a fun student at Webb Bridge. Mr. Cooke desribes her as graceful. Since she was a young girl, everyone has called her Liv. Her favorite thing from middle school is meeting new people and making so many friends. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia Field trip. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is, "Although middle school is a big chance, don't stress about it, just learn to adapt to the new environment and have fun with it." She stressed about 6th grade a lot, but now she has gotten used to the routine and she has had a lot of fun in 8th grade. Her favorite field trip was the South Georgia field trip because she got to travel with her friends for a whole weekend. She is looking forward to the Healthcare science path way and more freedom in high school. Her dream college is the University of Georgia. The quote she lives by is, "Expect the unexpected." One thing she hopes to accomplish to is to be a doctor or a surgeon and explore the world. The teacher that had the biggest impact on her was Dr. Okwoche because she taught so many interesting things in biology and inspired her to be a doctor. She is interested in dance which she thinks most people aren't interested in. If she had a full truck of Hershey's she would make a bunch of s'mores out of them. Something unique she does is that she fosters puppies! Livia also dances in Disney World with her dance company every other summer. which is such a cool experience. Livia can't wait to become a doctor and save people's lives!
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Maia is a very optimistic person who hopes to accomplish many things in her life. Ms. King describes Maia as a very harmonious student. Maia lives her life by the quote, "Always be kind for everyone is fighting their own battle." One of her favorite memories from 8th grade was when she went on the Universal trip with the fine arts program and watched the sunset on the Hulk ride with her friend. She said it was amazing! Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to only take classes you feel you can do, don't be peer pressured into classes that aren't right for you. During her time at the Webb, her favorite trip was the South Georgia trip where she enjoyed hanging out with friends and visiting cool places. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Maia was Ms. K. Wood who she had for 7th and 8th grade. She said that Ms. Wood told them a piece of advice that tries to live by daily, and that is, "Life is too short to worry about the stupid things." In high school, Maia has hopes of joining the Alpharetta Soccer Team. Moving forward, her dream college is the University of Michigan. She also has plans of joining the Peace Corps after college. Another item she has on her bucket list that she hopes to fulfill is her dream to see the Northern Lights.
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Mateus is a charming person whose nickname is Matt because people didn't know how to pronounce Mateus at first. Matt's favorite thing from middle school was the friends he made. His favorite memory from 8th grade was getting to meet new people and becoming friends with all of them. His advice to the upcoming 8th graders is don’t be too hard on yourself, things get easier. The biggest thing that changed about Matt from 6th grade to now, is he's more mature and of course prettier! His favorite field trip throughout middle school was South Georgia because he went there with his best friends and created a lot of good memories. Mrs. Narasimhan says that Mateus is quite the character and will miss having him in class. In high school, he's looking forward to joining the football teams and wants to have a GPA over 4. Matt's dream college is Harvard Law School. If Matt could do one thing after college it would be defending all those who are treated unfairly by those of medieval point of views. He believes in making everyone else happy. If Matt had a truck full of Hershey's he would give it to someone because he doesn't like them. Matt is proud of being able to communicate well with everyone and he is also great at leading people to do the right thing because he never lies to his friends and his friends can trust him 100%. One thing that Matt would like to accomplish in life is to have a family and give them the whole world.
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Nandini, described as positive by Coach Rhodes, loved getting to meet new people and getting closer to her friends while in middle school. Her favorite part of 8th grade was getting to be in the yearbook club. It was fun and super memorable. Nandini’s interpretation of things has really changed since 6th grade. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is that it isn’t as easy as it seems. Nandini enjoyed going on the 6th grade JA Biztown trip. Mrs. Karim had the biggest impact on Nandini because she helped her with her ELA skills. Nandini can’t wait for more freedom and meeting new people in high school. She would love to attend the University of Georgia. After college, she hopes to buy an apartment with her friends. A quote she lives her life by is, “If you don’t have to do it, don’t do it.” In her spare time Nandini likes to look at interior design ideas, as well as bake. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to travel the world.
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Riya, has loved getting to spend time with her friends during middle school. Mrs. McNeal describes Riya as super mature for her age. Her favorite 8th grade memory as well as favorite field trip was South Georgia. She loved it because it was both educational as well as a ton of fun. Riya' advice to upcoming 8th graders is to try to not stress that much and have fun. Riya says she has become more responsible since 6th grade. Ms. Moran had the biggest impact on Riya because she taught her to be a leader. Riya can't wait to make new friends in high school. Her dream college is Georgia Tech. After college, Riya hopes that she could start a band! A quote by Tyler Joseph that Riya lives her life by is, "you should take a moment and hold it and know that life has a hopeful undertone." Something Riya likes to do in her spare time is creating music as well as creating art! She truly hopes one day to make her dreams come true and start that band!
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Roshni, described as having a good humor by her teachers, loved getting to meet her friends in middle school. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is that time flies to make sure you make the most of it. Roshni feels that her personality has changed the most since 6th grade. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on Roshni because she taught her so many self values and she really respects Dr. Okwoche. She can't wait for film class once she is in high school. Roshni's dream college is USC. One quote she lives her life by is, "Work hard now, be proud later." She can't wait to go to college, but she hopes once she has graduated that she can become a movie director. Two things that are unique about Roshi are that she loves the 90s and she loves to write scripts. One thing Roshni hopes to accomplish in her lifetime it to be able to fly a plane.
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This is Theodore, he usually goes by Teddy. Ms. King describes Teddy as vivacious. He said that his favorite thing while in middle school was the program building character. During 8th grade he loved that he was able to eat lunch with his friends. A trip that Teddy loved was going to Universal with the fine arts program because he loved the roller coasters. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to have fun! He feels the biggest change for himself since 6th grade was that he is now able to control his emotions. The teacher who impacted him while at the Webb was Mrs. Runzo because she helped me get through science and made me believe that I could do anything I set my mind to. He can't wait for intro to culinary class in high school! The quote Teddy lives his life by is, "More expresso less depresso." Once he is out of high school, he hopes to attend culinary school where he then hopes to become a chef or a baker. Something he is into that most people aren't is running! But one thing he is proud of is the fact that he has been in musicals and not everyone can say that. The one thing he hopes to accomplish in his life is to make as many friends as he can in the world!
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Zion, described as nice by Senora Battaglia, really loved making new friends and doing the musical in middle school. Her favorite memory from the 8th grade was both the South Georgia trip and the Orlando trip. Zion's advice to upcoming 8th graders is to stay true to yourself. She feels that she has taken on more responsibility when it comes to her studies since 6th grade. Her favorite trip from middle school was the trip to Orlando because she got to go to Universal Studios with all of her friends. A quote she lives her life by is, “you can’t get back life, you can’t get time back, time is priceless, so make every moment count.” Zion can’t pick one teacher that had the biggest impact on her because all of them did! She is looking forward to trying out for the school musicals and discovering what else she wants to do in the future in high school. After college, she would love to try to peruse her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Something she enjoys is winter guard and cooking dinner for her family during her spare time. One thing she hopes to accomplish is to start doing more charity work.
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Alexandria, also known as Alex, is described as sweet by all of her teachers. Her favorite part of middle school has been the lunch period! She loved going on the South Georgia trip because she got to spend a long time away from school with all of her friends. The biggest advice she has for upcoming 8th graders is to do your work! She can’t wait to become smarter in high school. She hasn’t figured out where she wants to go to college, but she knows when she graduates that she hopes to travel Europe with all of her friends. Alex lives her life by just having fun! Mrs. Okenica had the biggest impact on Alex because she made learning science fun! Alex is proud of the fact that she does ballet and is pretty obsessed with TikTok. She hopes that in her lifetime she can be successful!
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Benjamin, describes as charismatic by Mrs. Mintz, says that 8th grade lunch was his favorite thing during middle school. Benjamin, also known as Ben, says his favorite trip was of course the South Georgia trip because it was a ton of fun. His advice for rising 8th graders is: study hard and don't fall behind. Since 6th grade Ben feels like he has gotten smarter. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Ben during middle school was Mrs. Okenica because she made homeroom amazing! He looks forward to having more freedom in high school and being able to drive in two years. His dream college is the University of Georiga. If he could do anything after he graduates college, he would travel the world. Something he is interested in that a lot of people aren't is The Primer League and MLS. Something unique about Ben is that he is proud of being able to play an instrument and he is proud that he is a ginger. One thing Ben hopes to accomplish in life is becoming a dentist.
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Chloe is an extremely caring middle schooler and enjoys many memories from her years at the Webb, but she most importantly made some good friends while there. She follows the golden rule, "Treat others the way you want to be treated." In her friend group, she considers herself the therapeutic friend as she has the ability to see the personality traits of those around her. She is thinking about pursuing this talent and becoming a therapist later in life. When she gets out of college, she wants to live with the people she loves. Through middle school, she has changed her actions toward others and it has helped her socialize more. She is looking forward to establishing connections with teachers and students in high school.
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This is Katie - she is described by Ms. Hampton as very likable. Her favorite thing from all of middle school was The South Georgia Trip because it was so much fun for her. It was so fun to explore South Georgia with all of her friends and she made such great memories. Katie's advice to upcoming 8th graders is to do all your work and submit it on time. The teachers don't mess around with late work, trust her. The biggest thing that changed from 6th grade is her interest and personality. The teacher that had the biggest impact on her was Mrs. McFarland. "She was always so happy and kind to all of her students. She made everyone happy and made every class exciting and something to look forward to." In high school, Katie's looking forward to the whole high school experience (football games, hoco, prom, more freedom ect.). University of Georgia is her dream college. Once she graduates college she hopes to travel the world! A few things she is interested in during her spare time are photography and singing! A quote she lives her life by is "be you and only you." She hopes to travel the world and document it all in some cool way!
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Kendall or otherwise known as Ken by her friends is an eighth grader at Webb Bridge Middle School. Mrs. McNeal describes her as creative. Her favorite thing from Middle School was getting to meet her friends. Kendall says her favorite memory from eighth grade was the Orlando trip!!! Her advice to upcoming eighth graders is stay organized and keep up with your work. Kendall says Mme Schwob impacted her the most while at wBMS because she always was so encouraging and positive to all of her students. She is looking forward to more freedom in high school. The quote she lives her life by is, "you is smart, you is kind, and you is important." Once she gets out of college, she hopes to travel the world. She is interested in clothing design. Something unique about her is that she knows how to play three instruments. In her life she wishes to become successful and happy.
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Kendall, described as loving by Coach Rhodes, really enjoyed being able to see her friends in the hallways. Her favorite thing from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip because she got to choose who she was with which made it a lot more enjoyable. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to have fun it goes by fast! Mrs. Desrosiers had the biggest impact on Kendall while at the Webb because she made math fun and was a really great teacher. As she got older, Kendall felt she got to realize who her true friends were. Kendall is looking towards more freedom in high school. She hopes to attend UCLA for college. She lives her life by the quote, “you only live once.” She hopes after college to travel or get her dream job and move into her dream house! Something Kendall enjoys doing in her spare time is acting, as well as volunteering with her family sometimes. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to get into her dream college as well as get her dream job!
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Olivia is an imaginative student who has big goals to accomplish. Her teachers describe her as sweet and laid back. She enjoyed the South Georgia trip because she got to be with her friends. Olivia has learned to not procrastinate and to keep up with work, coincidently being her message to upcoming 8th graders. Ms. King and Mrs. Consola had the biggest impact on her because they taught her the value of hard work and made her realize how fun math could be. She is excited for high school because she gets activities that help her work towards her goals. She hopes to go to Auburn – and once she has graduated, she hopes to travel to different parts of the world. The quote Olivia lives by is from Walt Disney, “All of our dreams can come tru, if we just have the courage to pursue them.” Somethings that she is interested in are Auburn, Disney and drawing. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to create a ride or park as a Disney Imagineer.
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Paige's favorite thing about middle school was playing sports and seeing friends. Her biggest advice to upcoming 8th graders is to get your work done on time! Paige's favorite memory from middle school was South Georgia. Paige said that South Georgia was her favorite middle school field trip because she got to be with her friends the whole time. She is interested in diving and she is proud of her volleyball skills. Paige's lives her life by this quote, "Be Happy." The teacher that had the biggest impact on her in middle school was Mrs. Okenica. Paige said that Mrs. Okenica took the time to get to know everyone. Mrs. Consola says that Paige is a ambitious student who will do great things in the future. In High School Paige looks forward to all the sports. When she graduates from high school she wants to go to University of Florida which is her dream college. When Paige graduates college the one that she hopes to do is travel. The one thing that Paige wants to accomplish in her life is to have a positive impact on other people.
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Patrick, described as athletic by Mrs. Weaver, really enjoyed Webb Heroes in middle school. His favorite part of 8th grade was recess. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is that this is your last year – don’t mess it up! HE really enjoyed the South Georgia trip because the got to be in a hotel room with all his friends. Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Patrick because she made learning so fun! He lives his life by the quote, “live in the moment.” He can’t wait to not have a locker in high school. Patrick’s dream college is Notre Dame. After graduating, he hopes to get a good job. Something Patrick likes to do in his spare time is debugging retro games and playing the guitar. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to get a good enough job to support himself and maybe a family.
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This is Poojitha D. Mr. Irvin desribes Poojitha as a respectful student and her friends say she is the nicest person ever..!! Her favorite thing about Webb Bridge are all the sweet memories of hanging out with her friends and stressing over simple tests and projects. Her favorite memory from 8th grade is having free seating and being able to talk freely with her friends. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is don't stress out too much in 8th grade, but don't take it lightly either. Just have fun with the subjects and try to learn as much as you can. The biggest change from 6th to 8th grade is that she feels that she has become more independent and more patient with herself. Her favorite field trip was going to JA Biz town field trip in 6th grade because she found out different types of stores and getting to buy from them in the end was a ton of fun. She looks forward to meeting new people in high school. Her quote to live by is, "Never regard studying as a duty, but as the inevitable opportunity to learn." When she gets out of college she hopes to help people in need. Ms. Allenson had the biggest impact on Poojitha because she made math fun to learn. She says Ms. Allenson has so much energy that she lights up the whole room. Poojitha says that she really enjoys reading fictional books because she feels that it is cool when you almost get to imagine yourself in the book while reading it. It is like a movie playing in your head. Something unique that Poojitha does is that she can do classical dance and she loves it!
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This is Sophie D. from Jaguar Morning news. Mrs. Carter describers her as creative! Her favorite thing about WBMS is all the field trips. Sophie's favorite memory would be theater in general because she had a lot of fun. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is do not miss a day of school because you'll miss 10 different test and quizzes. The biggest thing that changed from 6th to 8th grade is her STYLE. Her favorite field trip in Middle school is South Georgia trip. The teacher who impacted her would be Mrs. Carter because she is the teacher that has taught her the most about what she wants to do when she grows up. She is looking forward to Film class in high school. Her dream college is the California Institute of Arts and she hopes to become a film director once she graduates from college. Sophie lives her life by the saying, "Do it for the vine" Sophie loves to do anything involving film. Her unique talent would be that she is good at making/editing films. She hopes to direct a movie some point in her lifetime!
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Harmony, described as hard-working by her teachers, really enjoyed making new friends. She really loved getting a new friend group in 8th grade. Her biggest advice to upcoming 8th graders is to make sure you are nice to all and keep up with your work. Harmony says her work ethic has improved since 6th grade. Harmony really enjoyed the JA Biztown field trip because she got to learn about financing. Harmony says her Spanish teacher had the biggest impact on her because she always was there to help her. She lives her life by the quote, “hard work pays off.” Harmony can’t wait to meet new people and be in a new environment in high school. She hopes to attend the University of Kentucky. After graduating, she hopes to make some fun memories with her friends. Harmony really enjoys the ocean and cheerleading. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to never change who she is.
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This is Sai, his name comes from an Indian God. His favorite thing from middle school was his friends. Sai's favorite memory from 8th grade was getting a 100. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to listen to your teachers. Sai feels that the biggest change for him from 6th grade to 8th grade was his maturity and his intelligence. In high school, Sai is looking forward to meeting new people and getting better grades. His dream college is Princeton. A quote that Sai lives by is, "Be nice, and be kind." If he could do one thing in the world when he gets out of college it would be to become a famous cricket player. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him in middle school is Ms. Fernalld because she helped him a lot during the times he got confused during 8th grade science. Sai is interested in cricket. If Sai had a truck full of Hershey chocolate bars he would take some and give it to others. Something unique that Sai does is play chess and cricket and he loves high-level math. The one thing that he hopes to accomplish in his live is to become a professional cricket player.
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Addison, described as sweet and kind by her teachers is looking forward to many thing in high school. But looking back at middle school she really loved making great friends. She said her favorite memory while in middle school was being able to help with 5th grade orientation. While at the Webb Addison feels as if she really learned better study habits that will help in the future. Her favorite field trip while in middle school was the South Georgia trip because even though it wasn't what she expected - she made great memories with good friends. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to make wise choices with your friends. The teacher who she felt really had a big impact on her while at the Webb was Mrs. Dunn. She felt Mrs. Dunn always helped her and made sure she understood what she was teaching them. Addison can't wait until she gets to play varsity softball in high school. She is good at a lot of things like playing softball but she is also interested in photography. When she gets out of high school, she hopes to attend Florida State University. When she graduates from college, she hopes to be a photographer. The quote Addison lives her life by is, "Yesterday was yesterday. Tomorrow is a mysttery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present."
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This is JonPaul F. also known as JP. His teachers decribe his as smart! His favorite thing about Middle school was getting the chance to improve himself into a better person. His favorite memory from 8th grade was improving friendships. His advice to coming 8th graders is just to go with the flow. The biggest thing that changed about him from 6th to 8th grade was his personality. JP's favorite field trip that he took in middle school was the Orlando trip since they were given so much independence and they had a lot of fun. He is looking forward to meeting new people in high school. The quote he lives by is, "full send." His dream college is Kennesaw State University. He hopes to travel to LA once he gets out of college. JP says all of his teachers had a impact on him while at WBMS. The unique talent that he is proud of is that he can makes music. The one thing he hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to be successful in whatever he does in life.
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Raz, described as kind hearted by Mrs. Hunter, also goes by the nickname Razzy. She loved all the events that were after school in middle school. Raz’s favorite memory from 8th grade was at international night! Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to be confident in yourself and don’t give up. She has gotten more confident over the years and made more friends since 6th grade. Raz loved the South Georgia trip because it was really fun and she got to walk along River Street and she saw her brother and his girlfriend there too! The quote she lives her life by is, “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Mrs. Foil had the biggest impact on her because she is so kind to all of her students and respects everyone – whenever she is sad Mrs. Foil always had her back. Raz can’t wait for more freedom in high school. She hasn’t quite figured out where she wants to go to college but when she graduates she hopes to visit Australia! Something unique about Raz is she loves to plan workout routines and she travels to Israel every year which is pretty cool for her! One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to have an impact on her community and make a change.
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This is Samantha W. She is a sweet and wonderful person...!!! She has a nick name which is SAMMIE WAMMIE, she got this nickname because her friend called her that after she called Logan - LOGIE POGIE. Things that she likes about WBMS is that there are friends you make and life lessons you learn through the people you make friends with. Her favorite memory she made from 8th grade was the South Georgia Trip. Her advice to the upcoming 8th grade students is to stay on top of your work, make wise choices, and make sure you surround yourself with good people. Biggest thing that changed for Sammy from 6th grade to 8th grade is that she got taller. Sammie's favorite field trip would be South Georgia Trip because it was the first time staying away from her parents. As you know she is going be in high school next year, she is looking forward to more freedom that would come in High school. Sammy hasn't decided on her dream college but she has couple of options that she really likes such as UGA, GT, Auburn University, University of North Carolina. Sammy likes to live by two quotes, "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending" C.S. Lewis and "Be good to people for no reason." She wants to travel the world and go and see her family. Mrs. Carter impacted Sammy because her class is the best way to start the day with since she is funny and positive. Mrs. Carter describes Sammy as a joyful student and one that she will miss! A unique interest of Sammie is Horseback riding and Surfing. Her life goal is to have a good job and to start a family.
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Aditi G's most favorite thing about middle school is meeting new people because many people get enrolled into 8th grade throughout the school year. Her favorite memory from 8th grade is the bus ride to South Georgia because it was very fun and she and her friends played lots of games. Aditi looks forward to meeting new people in high school. Her dream college is Emory. A quote that Aditi lives her life by is, "Live life to express, not to impress." Aditi thinks that Dr. Okwoche made a big impact in her life. She felt Dr. O taught her to be responsible and to manage her time well. Aditi wants to be a Chinese expert and a very successful history teacher. Aditi thinks that she used to be very self-conscious at the beginning of middle school, but now she is proud however she is. She is also very confident in herself. She hopes to travel to Europe once she is out of college. Aditi advice to the rising 8th graders to keep calm, be organized, don't hesitate to ask for help, and to be confident!
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Amiyah, described by Mrs. Hunter as determined and dedicated, loved all the funny moments with her friends during lunch in middle school. She loved getting to stay in a hotel room with all of her friends while on the South Georgia trip. Amiyah feels as if she became more social as she got older. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to keep up with your work, start your assignments early and don't forget to turn things in on time. Even though she loved the South Georgia Trip, Amiyah says her favorite field trip from all of middle school was the 8th grade Orlando Band trip because she got to be with friends at an amusement park! Mr. Amrine and Ms. Vegners had a huge impact on Amiyah because they truly made her love math. She can't wait to meet new people, be in the marching band, and have different choices of classes in high school. Amiyah's dream college is either Harvard or MIT. After college, she hopes to travel the world! A few things she does in her spare time are watching old episodes of criminal minds and all types of cooking shows, and she loves to edit videos and plays the bass clarinet. The quote by Michael Scott, "Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way," is the quote she lives her life by. The one thing Amiyah hopes to accomplish in her life is to get a great education.
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AThis is Brandon G.! His favorite thing from Webb Bridge was the friends he made. His favorite memories from 8th grade are the South Georgia field trip and the Universal field trip. Brandon's advice to upcoming 8th graders is to know the due date of all your upcoming assignments and plan ahead. Don't wait till the last second to study for a test or finish a project. He thinks his work ethic was the biggest change from 6th grade to 8th grade. When Brandon gets to high school he is looking forward to more freedom. His dream college is Georgia Tech. The one thing in the world he wishes he could accomplish when he gets out of college would be winning millions of dollars. A quote he lives by is, "If you want the rainbow, you have to get through the rain." He doesn't know what middle school teacher had the biggest impact on him because he feels there were so many. Something unique about Brandon is that he is interested in playing the guitar. If he had a truck full of Hershey chocolate bars he would sell them and make money. The one thing that he hopes to accomplish in his life is to have a great family.
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Charlotte, described as friendly by Mrs. Karim, has really loved getting to see her friends every day during middle school. Her favorite field trip and 8th grade memory was the South Georgia trip because it was so much fun. Charlotte’s advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not let other people’s opinions define you. The biggest change for Charlotte since 6th grade has been her friendships! A quote she loves by Andy from the Office is, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good ole days before you’ve actually left them.” Mr. Amrine has impacted Charlotte the most because he always believed in all of them. Charlotte is looking forward to more freedom in high school. Her dream college is Yale! Once she has graduated, she hopes to go to Europe. Something Charlotte likes to do in her spare time is read books! One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to graduate high school!
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Ciara, described as supportive by Mrs. Weaver, has really enjoyed all the friends she made that made middle school 100 times better! She really has enjoyed all the Friday night football games that she got to cheer at while in middle school. Her biggest advice to upcoming 8th graders is to surround yourself with people who care about you. Ciara loved going on the South Georgia field trip because her friends are hilarious and made the overall trip just amazing. Ciara says Mrs. Okenica had a big impact on her while at WBMS because she worked to make science funny and a much better class! Ciara is looking forward to all the fun activities that come with high school. Her dream college is any college with big dorm rooms and good weather! She hopes after college to travel the world especially to Fiji! Ciara believes that true friends are those who stick with each other through even the hardest times. Things she likes to do in her spare time are learning sign language, as well as competitive cheerleading. She is proud of her cheer team because they won NCA. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to travel to each country in the world!
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Laine is a young lacrosse athlete who has plans for a future lacrosse career. Described as driven by Mrs. Consola, Laine has loved getting to meet and make new friends while in middle school. She absolutely loved 8th grade - she had so many great memories she couldn't even begin to pick her favorite. Laine says she has become more focused on improving all aspects of lacrosse and in that feels she has become more outgoing since 6th grade. Her favorite field trip from middle school was the South Georgia trip because she got even closer to her friends there!Mrs. McNeal had an impact on Laine while at the Webb because she helped her succeed while not gving her straight answers and helped her to like writing more! Her message to upcoming 8th graders is to complete work on time and to not procrastinate it, as you will have more free time later and won't be stressed. Laine is looking forward to playing lacrosse every day in high school. A quote she lives by is "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." She has many options for her dream college, such as UNC, Liberty, and Syracuse. She hopes to become a D1 college player. After college, she wants to travel around the globe and backpack through Europe. Her life goal though is to play college lacrosse and become a physical therapistl!
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Mahir, also known as Sonu, says he really enjoyed meeting all his friends in middle school. Mr. Irvin describes Mahir as a very witty kid! His favorite part of 8th grade was receiving a good conduct and academic certificate. Mahir’s advice to upcoming 8th graders is to enjoy it and have fun studying. He feels the biggest change for him was becoming more responsible in regards to his studying. Mahir loved going on the South Georgia trip in middle school because he got the chance to be with his friends for three days. He is looking forward to having fun and becoming successful in high school. Mahir’s dream college is MIT. He hopes after college he can make people smile with his humor and help the needy. The quote Mahir lives his life by is, “Live life king size.” Something unique about Mahir is that he says he makes his mom smile always because he strives to be the best person he can be. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to help those that might need the extra help.
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This is Maria Luisa, also know by her family and friends as Malu, is describes as respectful by Dr. Oravetz. Her favorite thing about middle school would be the many true-hearted friendships that she made and the life lessons she learned. Her favorite memory of 8th grade is the first day of school in 8th grade because everything was new and surprising. Her advice to the upcoming 8th graders is try to get to your classes on time because teachers are a little more strict when it comes to those things. The biggest change about her from 6th to 8th grade is that she has become more mature and learned to how to work efficiently. Her favorite field trip in middle school is the JA Biz Town because she loved the people in her small group and they got to experience how life might be in the future. Mrs. McNeal had the biggest impact on MaLu because she taught her that it's possible to be optimistic and light-hearted even though your classes might get more challenging. She is looking forward to playing lacrosse in high school and seeing some friends that she haven't seen in a while. MaLu lives by the quote," Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14. She hasn't quite figured out where she wants to go to college but she hopes once she graduates that she could expand her knowledge regarding the different cultures in the world all the while picking her dream job. Something MaLu does in her spare time is she speaks fluent Portuguese and loves watching the World Cup every four years with her friends and family. One thing MaLu hopes to accomplish in life is to never lose touch with her family and friends later in life and to work in an area she is passionate about!
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A quote Maya lives her life by is, "If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far you can't hear them anymore." Maya loved really everything about middle school especially all the great memories she made. Maya is described as easy going by Senora Narasimhan. Her advice for the rising 8th graders is "study and do all of your work but also have fun." Her favorite 8th grade memory and field trip was the South Georgia trip because she got to spend a few days with her friends that whole time. Maya is looking forward to homecoming and prom in high school. Her dream college is Stanford and if she could do anything when she got out of college she would travel. She will never forget her 8th grade social studies teacher--Ms. Weaver. Because she was always nice and she supported Maya. Something Maya is interested that not a lot of people are is surfing and something unique she does is skiing and snowboarding. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is going to Australia.
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Patrick, also known as PJ, is described as a genuine kid by Mrs. Sicchitano. He says he favorite thing from middle school was all his teachers. He loved PE during 8th grade. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is that it is easy! PJ says his work ethic has become better over time. He loved the South Georgia trip because it was fun and he got to meet new people. Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on him because she was so fun to be around! The quote he lives his life by is, “Never look back.” If he could go to any college he would love to attend Auburn. He hopes after college to play in the NFL. Not only is PJ interested in football but he also plays basketball. The one thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to get a good job!
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This is Sanchika G. Mrs. Bernhardt describes Sanchika as a kind-hearted student. Even her friends describe her as the sweetest person ever...!! She is fun to have around! Her favorite thing from WBMS is the awards, clubs and leadership opportunities that the school provides. Her favorite and most memorable moment from 8th grade was that she and her friends would look out the window of her homeroom class during JAG time and talked about their days. Her advice to the upcoming 8th graders is to enjoy moments and live life to the fullest and don't stress over small things. The biggest thing that changed about her from 6th grade to 8th grade is that she is more mature and understands things better. Sanchika's favorite field trip from middle school is the Performing Arts Georgia Aquarium trip in 7th grade because they could choose their groups! She could be with her best friend and she loves the Aquarium - so it was her favorite trip because she could play and hang out with her friends. The things she is looking forward to in High school are the clubs and new academic classes. Her dream college is Georgia Tech. Her quote to live by is, " To infinity and beyond." One thing she would do after getting out of college is that she would visit her family. The teacher who has an impact on her is Dr. Okwoche in 7th grade, because science was not her favorite subject and it wasn't her best, but she made teaching, notes, and projects fun and interesting for her. Her unique talent is that she can draw all Disney characters very well. Something Sanchika hopes to accomplish in life is to find a job that she loves!
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Sofia, also known as Sofie, is described as cooperative by Mrs. Hunter. Her favorite thing about middle school was her friends. Sofie's favorite memory from the 8th grade was eating lunch with her friends and practicing their British accents. He advice to the upcoming 8th graders is to find a study method that works for you and try not to stress out that much. The biggest thing that changed about Sofie is that she is less stressed and works faster. Her favorite field trip was the tour around Alpharetta High School. Mr. Irvin had a big impact on Sofie because she feels he works hard to make sure all his students succeed. She says he is very welcoming to all the kids - and she would know because this was her first year at the Webb. In high school she is looking forward to making new friends, performing, and taking art. Her dream college is the University of Georgia or Savannah College of Art & Design. The quote she lives by is "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". If she could do anything when she gets out of college it would be to travel the world. Something that she is interested in that not a lot of people aren't is star wars. Something unique that Sofie does is figure skating. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to start her own clothing business, which means becoming a fashion designer!
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Victoria described as sweet by Coach Rhodes says she loved everything about the South Georgia trip. Not only was it her favorite field trip it was her favorite memory from all of middle school. She said she loved it because she got to see a lot of things with her friends. Victoria's advice for upcoming 8th graders is to be chill. She says that her time management has been the biggest change in her since 6th grade. A teacher that has had the biggest impact on her life is Ms. Karim because she taught her how to actually write papers. Victoria is looking forward to freedom and late start days in high school. Victoria hopes to study abroad for college! But after she finishes college, she hopes to travel the world! Victoria is interested in swimming and is proud of swimming. If Victoria had a truck full of chocolate bars, she would give it to her siblings. Victoria wants to become successful in whatever she does for a job and she hopes to make a lot of money. A quote that Victoria lives her life by is, "Old ways won't open new doors."
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Vitoria, who also goes by "Tor tor," and "Vicky," is a student at Webb Bridge. Vitoria described as sympatica by Coach Rhodes says that her favorite thing from middle school was all the teachers. She feels that the biggest change she saw in herself from 6th grade to now is her personality. Vitoria feels as if before she was shy and now she is confident and doesn't let others get to her. Her biggest advice to upcoming 8th graders is that you need to stay on top of your work. You think it doesn't matter but when it gets to the end of the year you don't want to get left behind. Don't let it slip away, follow the rules. The teachers are there to help you - everything they do is for you - to help you - to get you to go to great places in life. Some of the teachers who really impacted her while at the Webb were Mrs. Consola, Mrs. Cerio, Ms. Bean and Mrs. Weaver. She said all three of them were so helpful and supportive but she reminds you to listen to what they are telling you! Her favorite trip while in middle school was the South Georgia Trip because she got to be free for a bit and made great memories with her friends. She can't wait to meet new people and have new experiences in high school! After high school, Vitoria hopes to either attend University of California, or Texas A&M. Once she has graduated from college she hopes to travel the world with her best friends! Some unique things about Vitora is that she is good at singing and actually enjoys watching boxing as well. She also has many plans for the future but two dreams she hopes come true are to be an FBI director all the while being a great mom!
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Julia's favorite memory from 8th grade and her favorite field trip was the South Georgia trip because she got to spend time with her best friends. Coach Meenan describes Julia as meticulous! The thing Julia feels changed the most about herself since sixth grade is her personality, "I became more confident. I started caring less of what people thought about me and more of what I liked about me." Her advice to rising 8th graders is, "Replace all of your fake friends with true ones." The teacher that made the biggest impact on her throughout middle school was Coach Meenan because he also likes superheroes and they could fan girl together. A quote Julia lives by is, "Sometimes you gotta run before you walk." -Tony Stark. She is looking forward to the clubs and free seating in high school. Her dream college is Stanford. If she could do anything when she gets out of college she would meet Robert Downey Jr. (iron man) because he's her hero. One thing Julia's interested in that a lot of people aren't is superheros and she loves Michael Jackson. Something unique she's interested in is sewing. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is getting a PhD like her dad.
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Katherine, also known as Kate, is described as easy going by Mr. Irvin. She has really enjoyed Mrs. Weavers class because Lyla and Emanuel were in it. Kate’s favorite memory in 8th grade was going on the South Georgia trip. This was her favorite field trip because she got to be with all of her friends and stay in a hotel with all of them. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to turn in all of your work and make sure you study. Kate’s personality has been the biggest change for her since 6th grade. Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Kate because she always helped her with everything. Kate lives by the quote, “she is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear for the future.” She can’t wait for new experiences in high school. She hopes to attend North Carolina for college. After graduating, she hopes to be a house flipper. One thing Kate likes to do in her spare time is cook, bake, and cheer. If she could do one thing in her lifetime, she hopes to become a house flipper.
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Lauren, described as cheerful by Mrs. Charnecky, loved being with her friends in middle school. During 8th grade, Lauren loved the South Georgia trip. Her biggest advice for upcoming 8th graders is to keep organized and use your time wisely. Her favorite trip while in middle school was going to Orlando because she got to see Harry Potter world and enjoyed all the rides with her friends. Lauren lives her life by Theodore Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena quote. Dr. Okwoche impacted Lauren the most because she was so nice and did a great job of preparing them for 8th grade. Lauren is excited to take some more interesting classes. She hopes to attend Auburn University’s College of Veterinarian Medicine. After college, Lauren would love to travel the world. She really loves to play tennis and pickle ball in her spare time. Lauren also says she is really good at learning interesting facts! If she could do one thing in the world, it would be to become a vet!
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Khristian, described as understanding by Ms. Hampton, loved everything about the Orlando trip while in middle school. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is don't worry about it too much, it's easy. The biggest thing that changed about Khristain from 6th grade to now is that he is more mature now. His favorite field trip from all of middle school was the Orlando field trip with the fine arts program. Mrs. McFarland was the teacher who had the biggest impact on him while at the Webb. The one thing he looks forward to in high school is actually getting to be back in the school setting instead of at home. His dream college is the University of Georgia. The quote he lives by is, "love the load with all of your heart, mind, soul." He wants to play basketball after he gets out of college. Khristian is interested in Legos and is great at playing the violin. One thing he wants to accomplish in life is to get a job in computer programming.
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Logan is a student who teachers describe as resourceful and sweet. His favorite thing from middle school was the Orlando trip. His favorite memory in 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. Logan's advice to upcoming 8th graders is that they are going to need all the luck they can get. The biggest thing that changed about him since 6th grade is his humor. His favorite field trip in middle school was the Orlando because the roller coasters were epic! Mr. Irvin had the biggest impact on him in middle school because Mr. Irvin is really funny and always had great stories to tell. His dream college is Duke. A quote that Logan lives by is, "I will always choose a lazy person to do a difficult job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it." If he could do one thing in the world when he gets out of college it would be to buy a Huskey! He's interested in The New England Patriots. One thing that Logan hopes to accomplish in his life is to become an engineer.
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Mariana, also known as nana by her family, is a dedicated student who hopes to have an enjoyable life. Mr. Amrine describes Mariana as a leader. Throughout middle school, she has made many friends and memories. Her most memorable memory was getting her braces off in 8th grade. She also had a great time during the six flags chorus trip because she got to hang out with all her friends. Since 6th grade Mariana feels her confidence has vastly improved. Her message to upcoming 8th graders is to keep up with all your work and do not fall behind. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on Mariana because she helped her understand the subject and was so nice and helpful. Mariana is happy to have more independence in high school. Her dream college is Emory. Mariana lives her life by the quote by Albus Dumbledore, “it is our choices that show us who we truly are far more than our abilities.” A few things Mariana is interested doing in her spare time is playing dungeons and dragons as well as volunteering at a vet clinic during the summer. One day, she hopes to travel the world and have a job she loves.
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This is Maximus, known also as Max, is described as athletic by Mrs. B. Wood. Max says making fun of Coach Rhodes was his favorite thing during middle school. His favorite moment from 8th grade was Ms. Bean's homeroom. His advice for 8th grade is that "Science is hard so make sure you study". The biggest thing that has changed about Max since 6th grade was his height. His favorite field trip in 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. Ms. Bean had the biggest impact on Max while at the Webb. One thing he is looking forward to in high school is the football games! Max's dream college is either UCLA or the University of Georgia. Something Max is interested in more than most people is math. Max is proud of his ability to play sports. Max biggest dreams is to be successful in life.
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Olha is an eighth grader at Webb Bridge Middle School who Mrs. Consola describes as attentive. She is called wet hands by her friends because her hands are always unnecessarily cold. Her favorite thing from Middle school was making new friends. Her favorite memory from eighth grade was the South Georgia trip because it was so much fun to spend time with her friends in such cool places. Her advice to upcoming eighth graders is, do your best in your last year of middle school. From sixth grade till now, she feels her personality has changed the most - it's easier for her to make friends and communicate with others. The teacher that had the biggest impact on her was Mr. Amrine (best Math teacher in the world according to Olha) because he showed her that math could be fun and not hard. In high school, she looks forward to getting good grades and finding new friends. Her dream college is the University of California in Los Angeles. She lives by the quote, "love what you do, do what you love." She is interested in learning new languages after she graduates college. Something unique about Olha is that she loves to try out new hobbies! She has tried out three different types of dances, art class, choir, tennis, volleyball, swimming and she can't wait to try out more in the future. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is find a great career and be happy in life.
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Olivia, who also goes by her last name Haddad, is described balanced by Mrs. Bernhardt. She has really enjoyed lunch and homeroom while in middle school. Olivia’s favorite thing during 8th grade was the dance during the South Georgia trip – she says it was so much fun. South Georgia was Olivia’s favorite field trip because she got to experience new things with all of her friends. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders it stay on top of all of your assignments! Olivia feels she has become more open to talking with everyone since 6th grade. Ms. He has had the biggest impact on Olivia – because her class is happy yet calm. Her style of teaching – made her learn when she wasn’t even realizing she was learning – it never felt like a burden. She is looking toward the freedom and the challenges in high school. Olivia hopes to attend Savannah College of Arts & Design. After college, she would love to do something involving history. The quote Olivia lives her life by is, “Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he’ll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he’ll have to touch it to make sure.” Something she likes to do in her spare time is bake and she really enjoys comedy. One thing Olivia hopes to accomplish in her life is to be happy.
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This is my friend Sophie. Her favorite thing about middle school has been spending time with her friends! As an 8th grader, one of her favorite memories was the chorus trip to Universal Studios. It also happens to be her favorite memory from all of middle school! Her message to the upcoming 8th graders is, "Don't procrastinate." Looking back at middle school, she can say that during her time there Sophie feels that she is more confident in herself now than when she was a sixth grader. Sophie can't wait for Musical Theater electives at Alpharetta! Her dream college is University of Florida. The quote that she lives her life by is, "Be yourself because everyone else is already taken." Once she gets out of college, the one thing that she wants to do in the world would be on Broadway. The teacher that had the biggest impact on her during middle school was Mrs. Kelly because she continued to help her even after she wasn’t her teacher anymore. Sophie is obsessed with Waitress the Musical. She is very proud of all the volunteer work she does. She hopes to have a good family and a good job.
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This is Salim I. He is a wonderful and amazing person...!!! He is an 8th grader studying @ Webb Bridge Middle School. The one thing he loves about WBMS is hanging out with friends. His favorite memory he had in 8th grade was when he went on the South Georgia trip with his best friends...!! He thought it was such a nice experience and had a lot of fun spending time with his peers. Since he is leaving WBMS and there will be new 8th graders, he wants to give them friendly advice. His advice to the upcoming 8th graders is to stay on top of work/assignments and dates. This is a crucial thing that you are going to face in 8th grade and further in school. Just do the things you have to do that instant since they won't give you additional time. He feels that he hasn't changed really anything from 6th grade maybe just taller. He is the same Salim who is always fabulous!! Salim is athletic and loves basketball. He is going to try out for the Basketball team in High School. His dream college is UGA aka the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech. These are two of the best universities in Georgia. He hopes to learn lots of skills at college that will help him achieve his goal which is Music Production/Engineering. This has been his passion and a unique interest that makes him different from others. He plays a guitar and a mini Piano. His motivation and inspiration of Life comes from the quote he lives by, " Life is like looking for your phone. Most of the time it is in your hands." Such a lovely quote and very relatable. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Salim was Ms. Bean. Salim says Ms. Bean is always willing to go the extra mile and check in on us and making sure everything is ok. If he had a truck full of Herseys he would eat 'em all...!!!
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Andrew has learned a lot throughout middle school and had a great time. Senora Narasimhan describes Andrew as intuitive. His favorite thing from middle school was recess at the end of each month - he thought that was fun! Andrew's favorite field trip was South Georgia because he was able to have a road trip with his friends. His favorite memory from 8th grade was wearing his light up Christmas sweater before Christmas break. He feels the biggest thing that changed about himself from 6th grade to now is making new friends from different schools that went to Webb Bridge. Advice he would give to upcoming 8th graders would be to keep track of school work but still have a lot of fun. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Andrew was Mr. Amrine because he showed Andrew's potential in math and wasn’t just a good teacher but a cool friend. Something Andrew is looking forward to in high school is graduation and making the lacrosse team. His dream college is the University of Miami and if he could do anything when he gets out of college it would be to star in a movie. Something that he is interested in is space and something unique that he does is take care of the people he knows. Andrew hopes to eventually get the Nobel Peace Prize!
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Jaden who is described as always having a smile on his face says his favorite thing about middle school was being able to find new friends and meeting new teachers. Jaden says he really just enjoyed all of middle school – the good with the bad – he was just happy to be there. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to finish all your work because it will catch up to you eventually. Jaden says he grew as a person – he became accepting of how he is different from others and it’s ok to be different. He learned throughout the years of middle school that it was ok to not be liked by everyone – that the important thing is to just be himself. Mr. Irvin had the biggest impact on Jaden because he made learning fun, he made him feel it was ok to make mistakes, that he was never judging us. He says Mr. Irvin always used life experiences in his stories which helped us connect to him even more! He is looking to having more options for classes and meeting new people in high school. His dream college is University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. The quote he lives by is, "Be concerned with your character rather than your reputation, because character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are." If he could do one thing in the world after college it would be to take a year to travel places. Something he likes outside of school is TaeKwonDo as well as learning the geography of places and people. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to become a veterinarian and open a full-service veterinary hospital.
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Ricaria Jacobs is a wonderful, beautiful human being! Ricaria is called Carrie J by her friends. She says this name came about when her friends were trying to figure what her name would be if she became a singer. Ricaria's favorite thing about middle school is the experience of making and losing friends as she knows who would stick by her side through tough times. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not stress, but be on top of their work at all times. She also says to have fun and not be egotistical. She feels as if the biggest thing that changed about herself from sixth grade to now is her maturity. Ricaria feels that she can speak her mind now . Her favorite field trip from middle school was the orchestra trip to Orlando because she got to spend time with people she usually wouldn't spend that much time with. Ricaria's dream college is Columbia. Ricaria lives by the quote, "Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come." She believes to live in the moment and enjoy as much as she can. When she gets out of college she wants to be surrounded by her loved ones. Ricaria is interested in writing the truth about things. Ricaria's favorite teachers in middle school are Ms. Savage, Mrs. Consola and Ms. Bean! She couldn't just pick one because she loved their classes since they made her forget what she was sad about and she was always laughing in their classes. Ricaria is addicted to Hershey's so if she got a truck full of them she would share some and save some. Ricaria wants to help people and that's her lifelong goal!
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Rustin, also known as Dr. by some, is described as confident by Mrs. Hunter. Rustin's favorite memory during 8th grade was the South Georgia Trip. He says it was the best field trip in all of middle school because they got their own room with their friends. His biggest advice for upcoming 8th graders is, "Don't procrastinate." He says that Mr. Amrine had the biggest impact on him while at WBMS because he taught him big life lessons. One thing Rustin is looking forward to in high school is more freedom. He He hopes to attend either Georgia Tech or MIT for college. The quote that Rustin lives his life by is, "The only thing to fear is fear itself." He hopes that in the future he becomes a famous internet influences or a soccer player. Something unique about Dr. is that he practices social distancing. One thing Rustin hopes to accomplish in his lift time is to become a multi-millionaire architect.
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Braydon is an eighth grader at Webb Bridge Middle School and Mr. Irvin describes him as a real sports guy! His favorite thing from middle school was his sixth grade Chinese class. His favorite memory from eighth grade was the South Georgia Trip because they had three days to themselves with just his friends. His advice to upcoming eighth graders is don't get in trouble because otherwise you can't go on amazing trips. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him was Mrs. He because she taught him a new language. In high school, he is looking forward to meeting all his friends from Hopewell and getting to see his mom during the day. His dream college is the University of Georgia or Clemson University. If he could do one thing when he gets out of college, he would go to the Broncos and become an NFL kicker. Something unique about Braydon is that he has been the starting kicker on his football team since the 2nd grade! One thing he wants to accomplish in his life is to get drafted to the NFL.
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Ishani, also known as Ishi by her friends, had a great time in middle school. Mrs. McNeal describes Ishani as helpful to everyone around her. Ishani's favorite thing from middle school is getting to spend time with her friends and teachers. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was making friends that care about her. Her favorite field trip was South Georgia because she got to spend time with her friends by themselves. Ishani feels that the biggest thing that changed about herself from 6th grade to now would be her personality and friend group. Some advice she would give to upcoming 8th graders would be don't be rude to people and start problems with your friends. Leave friends that don't care about you! The teacher with the biggest impact on her would be the French teachers because Mme Levesque showed her how to be independent and Mme Schwob showed Ishani how she doesn’t have to change for others. Something she is looking forward to in high school is new friends and teachers. Her dream college is NYU and if she could do anything when she got out of college it would be an animator for Disney. Something she is interested in that most people aren't is art and music. Something she hopes to accomplish in life is to get a good job and have a good relationship with her family and friends.
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Jonathan, also known as Jacob at Webb Bridge, is described as trusting by Ms. King. At baseball though he goes by the name JK. His favorite thing from middle school was Desktop Stores in 7th grade. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia Trip because he got to see cool places and be with his friends. Jacob's advice to the upcoming 8th graders is to stay on top of their school work. The biggest thing that changed about him from 6th grade is that he became more confident. Mrs. McFarland had the biggest impact on him in middle school because she helped him when he was struggling or confused and she always believed in him. He's looking forward to making new friends in high school. His dream college is the University of Georgia. If he could do one thing in the world when he gets out of college, then he would go see the Northern Lights. Something that he's interested in that most people aren't is that he likes to collect baseball cards. Something unique that he does and that he's proud of is being able to speak a little Korean. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his life is to have a very successful business. A quote that Jacob lives by is, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
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Lauren K is a rising 9th grader and her favorite thing from middle school was being able to get to know her friends and having classes with them. Mrs. Wood describes her as a very hard working student! Lauren's favorite memory from middle school was going to Universal Studios with all of her friends and riding roller coasters. Lauren liked it because she got to do so much fun stuff like ride rides and perform and go to cool places with all of her friends. The biggest thing to change about Lauren in middle school was her style and the clothes she likes to wear. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Lauren during middle school was Mrs. Okenica because she taught her how fun science could be and made her want to pursue a science career even more. Mrs. Okencia also made Lauren excited to go to science class. Lauren looks forward to high school because of the freedom and getting classes that will help us work toward college and our future career. Lauren hopes to attend the University of Georgia! Once out of college though, she hopes to buy a farm and start a veterinary practice. In her spare time, Lauren likes to watch and perform dance styles like ballet and jazz - she can even dance on pointe and has been the lead in the Nutcracker many times. One thing that Lauren hopes to accomplish in her life is to become a Veterinarian.
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Liam, described as respectful and such a gentleman, loved everything about the South Georgia trip in middle school. It was his favorite memory in 8th grade, and his favorite trip in all of middle school. He loved it because he got to travel with all of his friends around Georgia. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not be scared of the workload. Liam feels his maturity level has improved since 6th grade. The quote he lives his life by is that family is everything. All of the teachers Liam had impacted him. He can’t wait to meet new people in high school. Liam’s dream college is the University of Georgia. After college he hopes to just have fun with his life! In his spare time, Liam likes to play around on his computer and bake. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to make a lot of money!
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Nadia, described as kind by Mrs. Wood, has really loved International night during middle school. Her favorite part of 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. She loved going to the Hindu Temple during middle school because it was so fun to learn about different cultures. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to study hard. One thing that has changed about Nadia since 6th grade is that she is more open to ideas and not as stubborn. Ms. He had the biggest impact on Nadia during middle school because she saw so much potential in Nadia and treated her so well. The quote Nadia lives her life by is, “go where the wind takes you.” She is excited for more independence in high school. Nadia isn’t quite sure where she wants to go to college, but she hopes to travel after she graduates! Something Nadia likes to do in her spare time is to go on adventures without technology, and she enjoys helping kids with special needs. One thing Nadia hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to be very happy!
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Today we are meeting a great person called Ronald. His nickname is Mandu, one given to him from his family. His favorite thing from Middle school was meeting people. The South Georgia trip was his favorite memory from 8th grade. He felt it was pretty cool to experience things he learned in class. His advice to future 8th graders is to focus in school and try your best. The biggest thing that has changed about him have been his grades. Mr. Stroud had the biggest impact on Ronald because he had him all three years and he really learned a lot from him. He is looking forward in high school to meeting more people. He hopes to attend Georgia Tech when he goes to college. He thinks it is important to remember, "If your gut tells you to do something, do it." His dream in life is to become a billionaire.
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Taisija is described as hard working by Mr. Irvin. She loved the free cookies and popcorn from the cafeteria while in middle school! Her favorite thing about 8th grade was being able to watch a movie in science class. Her message to upcoming 8th graders is to stay positive and work hard. South Georgia was her favorite field trip while in middle school because she explored exciting places with her friends. A quote she lives by is from Albert Einstein: "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." Throughout middle school she feels she started to pay more attention to her looks. Mrs. McFarland had the biggest impact on Taisija because she taught her to stay positive and be kind to everyone. She is excited to meet new people in high school and wishes to make it into DeVry University. When she graduates from college, she wants to find a good job. Something that is unique about Taisija is that she enjoys making animations. Her animation channel already has over 5000 subscribers!
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Viraj, loved everything about the South Georgia trip. He says it was not only his favorite memory during 8th grade, but in all of middle school. That it was also his favorite field trip because he got to go somewhere with all of his best friends. He says the biggest change in him is now he isn't as shy as he used to be! His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to enjoy 8th grade as much as you can because it won't every come back! Viraj says Mr. Amrine had the biggest impact on him because he loved his positive attitude and that he encouraged him every day! He can't wait for electives in high school. Once out of high school he hopes to attend the University of Georgia but he is open to any school with a good education. Something he hopes to do once he graduates from college is to travel the world! He is interested in photography and can speak four different languages. He hopes to always keep his friends and family happy! Viraj lives his life by the quote, "Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life!"
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Andrea, described as independent by Mrs. Charnecky, says her name is actually pronounced as On-dre-ya but her teachers started calling her An-dree-ya so soon after everyone else did! She says her favorite thing while in middle school was making new friends! She loved just being able to spend time with people she liked whether it was students or teachers. Andrea says the biggest change she has seen in herself has been her anxiety - having friends has really changed her! South Georgia was her favorite field trip while in middle school because she got to be away from the stress of school and got to hang out with all her friends which was amazing. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not let other people get to you. Once you stop caring what other people think and just live your own life, everything just becomes more fun! She says that she lives her life for herself not anyone else! She isn't quite sure where she wants to go to college but one thing is for sure is that she really wants to settle down, try to live her life to the fullest in her own way! Andrea says several teachers impacted her while at the Webb. Mrs. McFarland taught her how to find the fun in everything, Ms. Boltz made her feel like she could do anything, Mr. Amrine taught her how to ask questions even when you think they are dumb, and Mrs McNeal helped school me in the art of sarcasm! All of these teachers impacted her in a way that made middle school life more bearable and Andrea knows she couldn't have done it without them! Something Andrea is interested in is nature - she finds the world around her so amazing! The one thing in life she hopes to find is love! <3
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Ashley, described as delightful by her teachers, said her favorite thing was making so many friends who made her laugh. She loved free seating at lunch during 8th grade. Ashley’s favorite field trip was the South Georgia trip because it was fun to go to the beach and have so much fun with her roommates. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not stress – have fun the last year of middle school! Ashley says she has become more organized and responsible since 6th grade. She lives her life by the quote, “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs…one step at a time.” Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on Ashley because she was the kindest and most helpful teacher. She would always ask her if she needed any help and even tried to help her when she was in 8th grade. She can’t wait for more friends, more fun, and more freedom in high school. Ashley hopes to attend Georgia Tech for college. Once she has graduated, she hopes to have unlimited money to buy things and travel the world. Something Ashley does in her spare time is plays tennis. One life accomplishment Ashley hopes to happen is to become successful and happy as an adult.
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Atiya L is a rising 9th grader ready for AHS who Mrs. McNeal describes as super friendly. Atiya has a nick name potato which came from her family being goofy! Atiya's favorite thing from middle school was never getting a failing progress report in science because she has loved everything about science. Her favorite field trip from middle school was the JA trip because she got Chick-Fil-La. The biggest thing that changed about Atiya was her friend group during middle school. Mrs. Vanhorse had the biggest impact on Atiya during middle school because she taught her when people go low I have to go choose to be the bigger person. Atiya looks forward to a big lunch area in high school. Atiya's dream college is University of Central Florida. When Atiya gets out of college the first thing that she wants to do is start a business. Atiya is proud of her ability to give advice life changing advice and the fact that she tells the truth. A quote by Tupac that she lives her life by is, "Just because you lost me as a friend doesn't mean you gained me as an enemy, I'm bigger than that, I still want to see you, you just not eat at my table." The thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to own a business!
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David's favorite thing from middle school is Webb hero's day, which is a fun event held at the end of the year. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the Orlando Trip he went on with the Fine Arts Program. It was the best trip because it was super fun. David's advice to the upcoming 8th graders is don't stress about it, it's just as easy as every year before as long as you try. Mrs. Carter describes David as a witty student who always makes her laugh. The biggest thing that changed about David from 6th grade is his personality. Mme Schwob had the biggest impact on David in middle school because she truly took the time to help him learn French. He is looking forward to more exciting field trips in high school. Something unique that he is proud of is being tall. David's dream college is Yale. If he had a truck full of Hersey chocolate he would sell them for a profit. Something that he is interested in that most people are not is football. Later in life he hopes to accomplish being happy with his job and situation at all times.
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Ella, described as genteel by Ms. Jones, had a great time in middle school with her friends. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was all the time she spent with her friends in South Georgia. South Georgia was also her favorite field trip because compared to other field trips this one to her was a unique experience. If there is one thing Ella changed about herself it would be her attitude towards other people. One thing she would say to rising 8th graders is to keep up with studies but know how to have fun as well. The teacher that had the biggest impact on her was Mrs. Weaver because she was fun, funny, understanding and warm. Something she is looking forward to in high school is how it works and the lunch periods. Her dream college is the Florence Institute of Design International in Italy. If she could do one thing in the world when she gets out of college it would be to travel the world. A quote she lives by is, "Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footsteps on the moon." Something she is interested in that most people aren't is design and someday she hopes to be a successful interior designer.
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Garrison, described as airplane enthusiast by Mrs. Karim, says he loved having band at Webb Bridge. His message to upcoming 8th graders is to plan ahead and do work on time. Garrison thinks the biggest change for him from 6th grade to now is that he practices band a lot more and is way taller than his mom now. He loved the fine arts trip to Orlando because he got to hang out with all of his friends at Universal Studio. Mrs. Brown had the biggest impact on Garrison because she encourage him to think more about others. He says he is excited for Rocketry Club in high school. He has hopes of going to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After college he hopes to apply for a job at Airbus in Toulouse, France. Something he is interested in that others aren't is World War II History. He loves in his spare time to build Airfix models. If he could do anything in his lifetime, he hopes to learn how to fly a commercial airliner.
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Jay, described as kind by Ms. Jones, really enjoyed Mrs. McFarland’s class during middle school. His favorite thing from 8th grade was the trip to Orlando. This was his favorite field trip because he had a ton of fun playing for the middle schools in Florida and had a ton of fun at the amusement park. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to do your best, be prepared for a huge workload, and use your experience from 8th grade as a learning opportunity and simulation of high school. Jay feels he has become more mature over the course of middle school – emotionally and physically. Mrs. McFarland had the biggest impact on Jay because she got him interested in life science. He lives his life by the quote by Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change.” He is looking forward to being in orchestra and science classes in high school. He hopes to after college travel the world. Jay is proud that he is a boy scout and he is earning his Eagle Rank! One thing he hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to travel the world and bring a positive change to someone else’s life.
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Mohammed's favorite thing about middle school is that it isn't complicated and it's easy to get into and understand. His favorite field trip was the South Georgia Trip because he was able to hang out with his friends for 3 days straight and he had tons of fun with them. Since 6th grade he has become more serious and he focuses on school work more. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not stress. He will never forget his 7th grade science teacher, Dr. Okwoche, because she explained and taught biology in a way it was easy for him to understand. She made him realize how interesting it can be if you try and pay attention. Dr. Oravetz describes Mohammed as very talkative but knows that is a skill not every one is blessed with. Mohammed lives by the quote, "There are no secrets to success." He also takes an interest in anime, and he is proud of getting first place in a marathon in 2nd grade He looks forward to joining new clubs in high school and his dream college is Emory or the University of Pennsylvania. One thing Mohammed hopes to accomplish is becoming a doctor and making his parents proud. When he gets out of college he hopes to have a reunion with his high school friends.
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Owen is a unique and fun kid. His favorite memory from Webb Bridge was his band class. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the 8th grade Band Orlando trip because he went to Universal with all his friends. His advice to the upcoming 8th graders is that it's not too different but make sure you do your work. He is looking forward to eating different types of food in high school cafeteria. His favorite quote is, "When the red river's a flowin', take the dirt road home." If he could do one thing after college he wants to do architecture and design some cool buildings for the world. Mrs. Weaver describes Owen as a true gamer! She knows he has a secret talent for games that could help him in the future. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him throughout middle school was Mrs. Liming because she made him realize that school can be fun and doesn't have to be tedious work all the time. Owen is also interested in playing tennis. If he had a truck full of Hershey's he would eat all of them. He is proud of playing video games and he hopes to accomplish a six digit salary in his profession.
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Amerie, described as joyful, optimistic, and friendly by her teachers, has really enjoyed meeting all of the different people who have become her friends. During 8th grade, she really loved staying behind during the South Georgia trip because she got to meet some of her best friends during that time. Amerie’s advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not waste your year. You might be the kings of the school but have fun with your friends, make new memories, try new things, take advantage of opportunities given to you because next year you start to become a mini adult! Amerie really loved her teacher from her old school who taught her sign language – it gave her a new perspective on life – she learned an entire culture and got to have so many interactions with deaf people because of it. Something that has change about Amerie since 6th grade is that her views of the world have really changed, and she really enjoys learning more about different cultures and hoping one day she can help change it. Her favorite field trip from middle school was from her old school where they got to go to a Spanish Dancing Theater where they learned about a new culture. It was beautiful and something she will never forget. Amerie lives her life by the quote, “everyday might not be good, but there is something good in every day.” She is looking forward to joing the Varsity soccer team and going to all the social events in high school. She hasn’t decided between Stanford or Duke university for her dream college, but she knows when she graduates she hopes to play professional soccer for the US Women’s National Team and win a World Cup. In her spare time, Amerie really enjoys drawing as well as piano. One thing Amerie hopes to accomplish in her life is to become a successful pediatrician.
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This is Caleb, described as active and resourceful by Senora Battaglia says he really enjoyed meeting friends while in middle school. He goes by his normal name but some of his friends call him Demar because that’s what they thought his name was when they first met him. A few things he has really loved about middle school was like being with his friends on Halloween and going on fun field trips like South Georgia. He has also changed a lot since 6th grade and he feels now he has become a much more open person. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to enjoy middle school while you are there. Caleb is looking forward to meeting new people in high school. One thing he is proud of from over the years is how long he has played soccer. After high school, Caleb hopes to go to his dream college, Clemson. One of his aspirations in life is to sign for a team in the MLS and become one of the greatest soccer players ever. He has many things to look forward to in life. He lives his life by the quote, "The best way to predict your future is to invent it."
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Chase, describes as creative by her teachers, really loved the South Georgia trip while at Webb Bridge. It was her favorite 8th grade memory, and favorite field trip. She loved it because they got to stay in hotels with all their friends. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to make sure you stay on top of your work. Chase feels that she has grown when it comes to planning out her work! She says Mrs. Weaver has impacted her because she always helped her and was super funny! The quote by Alex Morgan that she lives her life by is, “keep working even when nobody is watching.” Something she is looking forward to in high school is electives. She hopes to attend Clemson for college! After college she would love to do something in interior design and architecture. Something that Chase likes to do in her spare time is baking and being a goalie on her soccer team. One thing Chase hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to travel many places in the world!
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Collins, described as scholastic by Ms. Jones, has really enjoyed his time at the Webb. His favorite memory from 8th grade was just hanging out with friends at lunch. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not get in trouble and do your work. His favorite field trip while at WBMS was the trip to Universal with the fine arts program because he got to ride fun rides. Collins fills Ms. Allenson had the biggest impact on him because she truly cared about all of her students. In high school, he is looking forward to more freedom. His dream college is the University of Florida. When he gets out of college, he would stream if he could do anything in the world. Something he thinks is cool is Roblox. The quote Collins lives by is, "I actually don't like thinking, I think people think I like to think a lot. And I don't, I do not like to think at all," by Kanye West. If Collins could do anything in his lifetime, he hopes to help develop Space X and a space ship to Mars.
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Evan, described as smart by Mrs. Charnecky, says he really enjoyed getting to meet all his friends and have unique experiences with them. His favorite trip while in middle school was the South Georgia trip because it was so much fun. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to stay focused on school. He says Ms. Bean had the biggest impact on him while in middle school and that there is no further explanation needed because it's Ms. Bean. He can't wait for more freedom in high school. He lives his life by the quote, "make sure the outcome is always income." His dream college is Georgia Tech and he hopes to get a job once he is out of college. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to do something good in the world.
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Gabriella, also known as Gabby, is described as mysterious by Coach Meenan says her favorite thing from middle school was all the fun activities and trips! Her favorite memory of middle school was the South Georgia trip and the Orlando trip with chorus because she got to be with her friends. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to do your work on time. The biggest thing that has changed about her since 6th grade is her personality and that she is not shy anymore. Gabby lives her life by the quote, "One day at a time." The teacher that had the biggest impact in middle school on her is Mrs. Goldstein because she was always there for her. Gabby is excited for having new friends in high school and trying out new things. Her dream college is UCLA. If she could do one thing in the world when she gets out of college, it would be find her dream job as a psychologist. Gabby is interested in history of music! She feels she has a unique trait because she cares about everyone around her. One thing Gabby hopes to accomplish in her life is to attend UCLA.
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Lyla M. is a very interesting person with a unique personality that is contagious to everyone she comes in contact with. She has many talents one things that she is very dedicated to is cheerleading. She even skipped the South Georgia Trip and chose to be with her cheer team. One thing that she is interested in that most people aren't is reading. While at Webb Bridge, she loved her 8th grade yearbook class. She said her favorite memory from 8th grade was every memory she made with Ms. K. Wood. She said she was there for them whether it was a morning pep talk, a lunch meeting, or class - she felt Ms. Wood was always there for her.. Her biggest advice to upcoming 8th graders is to always turn your work in, and that Science is definitely hard so make sure you study! Lyla thinks the biggest change for her was her mental health has improved and she feels like her perspective has broaden and is more open to new people in her life. Lyla said, Mrs. Dunn impacted her the most because she had her thinking learning was fun. She recalls that in 6th grade she never wanted to go to any other class but hers because she was so nice and when she got a question wrong Mrs. Dunn never embarrassed her - she took the time to explain it to her instead. Coach Meenan describes Lyla as a successful young girl, and we know she will do great things in the future! Lyla is looking forward to more freedom and meeting new people in high school. She tends to live by the quote, "You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough." Lyla hopes to attend the University of Georgia once out of high school. If she had a truck full of Hersheys she would give them to her friends like Haley because chocolate is her favorite! Not only does Lyla hope to graduate college and fine a career she is passionate about but she hopes to travel the world with her best friends!
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Mason, described as persevering and hard working by Senora Battaglia says his favorite thing about middle school was the friends he made. He is new to the school this year but he worked hard on making Webb Bridge a new an exciting place for him to learn. A lot of his favorite memories come from his school in St. Louis. He said his favorite trip was when they got to go camping at school, and that spending his last day with his friends in St. Louis is something he will never forget. Mrs. Huskey a teacher at his previous school made a huge impact on Mason and he thanks her for everything she did for him. Some advice he has for upcoming 8th graders is to study hard and work hard. Mason has gotten smarter and more courageous since the beginning of middle school. He is looking forward to getting more education and new friends in high school. The quote he lives by is "the world is a hard and lonely place and nobody gets anything free." Mason's dream college when he gets out of high school is Morehouse College. He is quite sure what he wants to accomplish right out of college but he knows that he plans to work hard so that he'll get straight A's his four years of being in college. If he had a truck full of Hersey chocolate bars he would sell it but eat four of them. Something unique about Mason is he went to Mexico when he was four. He hopes to accomplish to be at the top of his profession whatever he ends up being!
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May described as considerate by Mrs. Weaver has a nickname of Yams because it is her name backwards and she likes to eat yams. May's favorite thing from middle school was playing softball for the Alpharetta Jr. Raiders. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was the 8th grade night during the Alpharetta vs Centennial softball game. May thinks that she has gotten more mature than she was in 6th grade. May's dream college is Georgia Tech. Her favorite field trip in middle school was the Orlando trip because she didn't feel too restricted and she had a fun time at Universal. Advice that May gives to upcoming 8th graders is, "Don't think too much about the future and take it step by step. Ms. Boltz is the teacher that has had a big impact on May's life because she brightened her day and made her least favorite subject, the class that May looks forward to every day. After she gets out of college, May wants to become a trainer for the New York Yankees. A quote that May lives her life by is, "Even the best MLB players can only succeed 3 out of their 10 chances." Something May enjoys that others might not is yoga. May wants to be successful at her job and she hopes to make the people around her laugh.
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Maya’s favorite thing about middle school was seeing her friends. Mrs. Charnecky describes Maya as such a friendly student – which you can tell as soon as you meet Maya. Maya’s favorite memory from the 8th grade was the Orlando trip. Her advice to the upcoming 8th graders is to learn how to manage your time. The biggest thing that changed about Maya from 6th grade to now is her self-confidence. Her favorite field trip from all of middle school was going to Orlando because she got to room with her favorite people. In high school, she is looking forward to meeting new people. Her dream college is Georgia tech. The quote Maya lives by is "don’t live a life of regrets.” Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on her in middle school because she believed in her. Something Maya does that she is proud of is dance and she really enjoys listening to Taylor Swift. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is going on a baking show.
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Megan, described as amicable by Mrs. McNeal, loved being on the yearbook staff and meeting her friends while in middle school. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not take everything too seriously and have fun! Megan loved going on the South Georgia trip because it gave them a ton of freedom. Coach Schueler had the biggest impact on her because she helped her through a lot of stuff during 8th grade. She says that she can't wait for yearbook in high school! She hopes to attend Brown University. After college, she hopes to hike the Appalachian Trail. Something unique about Megan is that is she is an avid dancer and have danced in the Nutcracker for over a decade! She lives by the quote, "practice equals progress." One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is to become Sugar Plum in the Nutcracker!
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This is Priyansh M. also known as Piyu by his mother. He is described as independent by Mrs. McNeal. His favorite thing about WBMS was his friends. He says friends make any place enjoyable. Priyansh's best memory from 8th grade was doing experiments and being with his friends. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to do your work on time. Priyansh says the biggest change in himself from 6th to 8th grade is he is being more productive and detailed and also trying not to get in any trouble. Six Flags was his favorite field trip while in middle school. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on Priyansh because she taught him many life lessons that will help him in his future. He can't wait for electives once he gets to high school. His dream college is Georgia Tech and one thing that he would definitely do after getting out of college is to travel around the world. Some interesting hobby he has knowledge about is cars and spaceships. Unique talent is that he is very good at caroms and drawing. His life accomplishment is to travel around the world and eating different types of food.
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Trent, also known as Trent-Man by his family, is described by many teachers as amazing, genuine, and a kid who we all love. His favorite thing about middle school was meeting all his friends. His favorite memory from 8th grade was being a Webb Leader! Trent’s advice to upcoming 8th graders is to have fun and try to do all your work. He feels he has become more mature since the 6th grade. His favorite trip while in middle school was the South Georgia trip in 8th grade because he got to see a ton of historical places and a lot of other cool places. Trent says all his teachers have had an impact on him because they all helped him become successful in school! He doesn’t really live his life by a quote, but he does appreciate the saying, “go hard or go home!” He is looking forward to making new friends and getting good grades in high school. He hopes to attend the University of Georgia for college. After graduating, he would like to give to charity. Something he is interested in is playing lacrosse. Trent feels there isn’t anything unique about him per say but he does feel like sometimes he can be a little weird. One thing Trent hopes to accomplish in his life is to be make it to the NFL.
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Camille’s favorite thing from middle school was that she met a lot of new people. Her teachers often describe her as funny! Her favorite memory from the 8th grade was the day before winter break. The biggest thing that changed about her was that she opened up and is outspoken, her art improved, and she grew two inches. The Orlando trip was her favorite trip because it was a banger and there wasn't a lot of drama. Ms. Moran had the biggest impact on her because she was a rad teacher. Camille is excited to meet new people who didn’t go to Webb Bridge, it will be a fresh breath of new air! She doesn't know if she wants to go to college, but she wants to go to an art college called Portrait. One thing she is interested in that most people are not is hiking with her dad. Something she does that she is proud of it that she was an extra in a short film. Something she hopes to accomplish in life is to have a lead role in a movie, a hit song, or make a comic.
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Gagandeep, a student described as funny by Mrs. Wood, has loved getting to be with his friends in middle school. His favorite memory during 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. This was his favorite field trip because he got to be with his friends and had a ton of fun. Gagandeep's advice for upcoming 8th graders is to just behave for your teachers. He feels that he became more mature during his time in middle school. He lives his life by the quote, "Never give up!" Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Gagandeep during middle school because she made him better at social studies! He can't wait for football games and meeting new people in high school. If he could attend any university he hopes to go to Georgia Tech. After college he hopes to go and meet his family. Some things he does in his spare time is plays basketball and he does karate. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to become a successful business man.
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Lucas, described as humorous by Senora Narasimhan, said his favorite thing about middle school was getting to see his friends in between classes. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to just hang in there and the year will go by fast! He actually has enjoyed doing the remote learning because he was able to get more done. The biggest change for Lucas throughout middle school was his hair! He loved going on the South Georgia trip because they got to stay in a hotel with all his friends. Lucas said all of his teachers had an impact on him because they taught him life lessons and made him smarter. He can't wait for sports once he gets to high school. He isn't sure where he wants to go to college but he does know that he plans to live life like there isn't a tomorrow. Once he is out of college he hopes to get a good job once he is out of college. Lucas is interested in diving which is something unique about himself! One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to get a sports scholarship to college.
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Shruthi's favorite thing from middle school was the teachers. Her teachers describe her as a very caring student. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was all of her friends hanging out. Shruthi feels that her studying skills has improved since 6th grade. Advice that Shruthi has for upcoming 8th graders is, "Don’t procrastinate!" Ms. Pariseau has had the biggest impact on Shruthi's life because she helped Shruthi understand 7th grade math when she was struggling on learning specific topics. Shruthi is looking forward to the electives in high school. Her dream college is Emory University. Shruthi is interested in learning how to sew. Something unique that Shruthi does is an uncommon type of Indian classical dance. One thing that Shruthi wants to accomplish in her life is to get an amazing job. A quote that Shruthi lives her life by is, "Reach for the stars."
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Sierra, described as responsible by Mr. Cooke, really enjoyed her friends in middle school. Her favorite thing about 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to study every day and you should not follow everything you see. She has grown in the since that she thinks studying is much easier than in 6th grade. She lives her life by the quote, “always try new things.” Sierra feels all of her teachers impacted her because they all gave her good advice and helped her through the years. She can’t wait to learn new thing in high school. Sierra’s dream college is Harvard. After graduating, she hopes to be a doctor. Something she likes to do in her spare time is help others as well as she is really interested in food! One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to be a doctor so that she can help people in need.
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Taylor, described as extremely artful by Mr. Amrine, has enjoyed just having with all her friends at the Webb. She says her favorite memory during 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. Her biggest advice for upcoming 8th graders is to just try your best! The biggest change for Taylor has been that she is way more curious about what the future holds. Her favorite field trip while in middle school was the South Georgia trip because she got have fun trying new things with all of her friends. She lives her life by the quote, “Just live in the moment.” Mrs. McNeal had the biggest impact on Taylor because she showed her that life will never be perfect, it will always just be ideal, and she has to make the most of it! Taylor can’t wait to meet new people and make new friends in high school! She hasn’t figured out her path for college yet, but she does know that she just simply hopes to be happy once she has graduated college. Something she enjoys doing is taking photos of every moment so that she never forgets. Her life goal is to find true happiness!
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Ellexa goes by the name Ella, which came from her mom. Ms. King describes Ella as charismatic! One of Ella's favorite things about middle school was making new friends; her favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. Her advice for upcoming eighth graders is: keep your binders organized and turn your work in on time. One of the teachers who had the biggest impact on her was her 8th grade social studies teacher, Ms. Bean. Not only did Ms. Bean helped her learn more about Social Studies, but she also cared about her students and Ella could always count on her to talk to. Since 6th grade Ella has gotten more mature. She also is looking forward to a new start in High School. She live by the quote, "YOLO (you only live once)." Something unique that she is proud of is that she sings and does gymnastics. Something she is interested in that a lot of people aren't is coding and journalism. If Ella could do anything when she got out of college she would become a singer or become famous.
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Emilia described as creative by Mrs. Mintz, says her favorite thing from middle school was Desktop Stores. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was joining prop and set crew where she met wonderful people. Her favorite field trip was the Georgia aquarium where she got soaked. The teacher who had the biggest impact on her is Ms. Hall because one time she stopped by Emilia's locker and told her that she believes in her. The biggest thing that changed about Emilia from 6th grade to now is her hair! One thing she is looking forward to in high school is the teachers because they seem nice and funny. Her dream college is a top police school. If Emilia could do anything when she gets out of college it would be to get an apartment. Something unique that Emilia is proud of is turning all of her work in on time. One thing that interests her that most people don’t find interesting is poetry and narratives, she likes to write for fun.
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This is Oluwashayo, but she goes by Shayo, is described as sweet by Mrs. Carter. Her favorite thing from middle school was the Desktop Stores project in 7th grade. Her favorite thing from 8th grade was the recess they had monthly. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is as long as you work hard eighth grade can be fun and easy! Shayo thinks the biggest that changed about herself is that she worked harder on her work and studied more. Her favorite field trip in middle school was the 6th grade JA biz town trip. In high school, Shayo is looking forward to the fun electives. She doesn't know what her dream college is yet but she hopes once she graduates that she could have a party with all of her friends and family. A quote he lives she lives her life by is "treat others the way you want to be treated." Ms. Allenson and Mr. Amrine had the biggest impact on her because they made learning fun!! Somethings Shayo does in her spare time are baking and reading Calvin and Hobbes Comic books. One thing she hopes to accomplish in the future is to become the world's best pediatrician and to have a family.
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Audrey, described as hardworking by Mrs. Mintz, says her favorite thing about Middle School was interacting with her friends and being around new people. Her favorite 8th grade memory was hanging out with friends in the hotel on the South Georgia trip. This was also her favorite field trip because she had a lot of fun throughout the days of the trip. Her advice to next year's 8th grader is don't be afraid of new challenges. The thing Audrey has changed most about herself is her work ethic. She looks forward to meeting new people and taking fun courses in high school. But the teacher who made the biggest impact on Audrey throughout middle school was Mrs. He. (pronounced ha) her 8th grade Chinese teacher. Mrs. He made Audrey love taking Chinese, which Audrey is going to continue taking in high school, and she made her feel comfortable asking questions. She was such a friendly and fun teacher whom she will never forget. Her dream college is University of Pennsylvania and if she could do anything once she graduates, she would travel the world with her friends. Audrey enjoys creating and editing on platforms. She hopes to accomplish creating a successful business in her life. Audrey lives her life by the quote, "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try." -Jack Canfield
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Camila had a unique time in middle school and made many memories and friends along the way. Her favorite thing from middle school was the teachers and administration and how supportive and nice they are but the teacher that had the biggest impact on her was Ms Consola because she was always supporting Camila, made sure she was on track, and cheered up Camila on bad days. Her favorite administrator was Ms Vanhorse because she was caring and helped Camila throughout the whole year. Her favorite memory was also her favorite field trip which was South Georgia and the biggest thing that changed about herself from 6th grade to now would be her personality and attitude. Advice Camila would give to upcoming to upcoming 8th graders would be stay on top of work, try not to get kicked off South Georgia and get along with the teachers. Something she is looking forward to in high school is more freedom and a fresh start. Camila's dream college is NYU or John Jay and if she could anything when she got out of college it would be to travel the world then start her career. The quote she lives by is "You only live once" and one thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to graduate high school and college. Something that she is interested in that most people aren't and does that is unique is makeup and hairstyles.
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Helena is an amazing person who Mrs. Charnecky describes as very reliable. Her favorite thing from middle school was that she could focus on other things that are not related to school. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was getting to play crab soccer next to friends during PE and laughing every time they lost. Helena's advice to the upcoming 8th graders is that 8th grade isn't very hard but it can be when you start to discover new things about yourself and being open minded is super important. The biggest thing that changed about her from 6th grade to now is that she doesn't have the fear of doing things outside of her comfort zone, but rather the fear of not doing them. Her favorite field trip in middle school was the South Georgia trip because it was fun. In high school, she's looking forward to finding new passions and getting to know more people from different backgrounds. Helena doesn't have a dream college yet, but she wishes to spend an exchange year in Spain or Italy. If there is one thing she would do after college it would be to make a difference in the world. Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Amrine were the teachers that had the biggest impact on her because they truly cared about her and their classes were extremely fun.
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Isha P. is a fun energetic person. Isha's favorite thing from middle school was Desktop Stores in 7th grade. Isha's favorite memory from 8th grade though was going on the Orlando Trip with her best friends for chorus. She said that this was her favorite field trip because she got to have fun and got a good break from stress. Some advice Isha has for future 8th graders is, "Do not put things off until the last minute." Isha says the biggest thing to change about her during middle school was her studying habits. One quote that Isha lives her life by is, "Hard Days are the best because that when champions are made."-Gabby Douglas. When Isha graduates middle school she looks forward to more freedom in high school. Isha's dream college is Cornell University. When she gets out of college the one that that Isha would do is to go on a sky diving trip with her best friends or family. Isha likes to read all types of books that’s what makes her unique and stand out from everyone else. Gymnastics makes Isha unique a well and she is very proud of her gymnast abilities. Being a radiologist is one thing that Isha wants to accomplish in her life. This is Isha P. a wonderful, kind, talented and funny person.
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Nija, also known as Ninja, because a substitute said her name wrong – and the name was born, is described as super artistic by her teachers. She really enjoyed getting to spend the last day of 6th grade with all of her friends in middle school. She didn’t get to make the trip to South Georgia, but she says she actually really enjoyed the three days that she stayed behind with all the other kids. Her advice to upcoming 8th grader is to not be ordinary…be extraordinary! Her favorite field trip was going on the performing arts trip to Six Flags because she got to go on so many rides with all her friends. Nija says all of her teachers had a HUGE impact on her because they all helped her learn and shaped her into the student and learner she is today. She is looking forward to meeting new people and having new opportunities in high school. Something she lives her life by is that life doesn’t owe you anything because life has already given you everything! She hopes after college that she can live life freely and explore all that life has to offer. Something she does in her spare time is runs – she says she never looses energy so she can do anything she sets her mind to. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to not make life too complicated!
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Prateek, who is described as friendly by his teachers, says his favorite thing about middle school was his connect classes. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the band Orlando field trip because it was so much fun. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to turn your work in on time. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him was Mrs. Anderson because she had a really positive environment in her class and he really enjoyed it. In high school, he is looking forward to the vending machines. Prateek’s dream college is Harvard. If he could do one thing in the world when he gets out of college, he would be a Twitch streamer. He is interested in baking and he also plays the trombone. One thing he hopes to accomplish In life is that he wants to get rich.
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Raya, described as spirited by Mrs. Consola, says her favorite thing from middle school has been hanging out with her best friends Malaya and Calista. Her favorite thing from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. This was her favorite field trip because she got to have fun with all of her friends. Raya’s advice for upcoming 8th graders is don’t get in a lot of drama because it can get you a bad reputation and some teachers will start treating you differently based on your reputation – show them you aren’t that reputation. Raya says she has grown up since the beginning of middle school and feels she has become more responsible. Mrs. McFarland had the biggest impact on Raya because she would always strive for her to do better. Plus Mrs. McFarland has always tried to let her students have fun while learning. Raya can’t wait to meet new people and start over in high school. The quote she lives her life by is, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13. Something Raya hopes to do once she is out of college is to start a business and making money! Something she is interested in is drawing and dancing! One thing Raya hopes to accomplish in life is to make her mother proud!
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Roshni, described as articulate by Mrs. Consola, says she loved the free seating in 8th grade during lunch and getting to meet new people from different schools. Roshni’s favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip because she got to hang out with friends, got to see different animals and just had a great time. The biggest change for Roshni from 6th grade is her work ethic – she was lazy and didn’t try her hardest but now it’s the complete opposite. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is not stress too much, if you get a bad grade it isn't the end of the world. She says she even still has a ton of room for improvement. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on her because she always believed in her that she could do better than she even thought she could. Dr. O would push her out of her comfort zone and helped her experience things she never would have tried. Roshni says Dr. O made her a better person! Roshni is looking forward to more freedom, being able to choose her own path in the classes she wants, and meeting new people and new clubs in high school. Her dream college is either Georgia Tech or UC Berkeley. After college she hopes to travel the world and make as many memories as possible. Somethings she does in her spare time is sing and play the ukulele, play the piano, and loves looking at the stock market and business pieces. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to graduate college and go back to school for a master's degree - then start her own company to help people who can't get their own education.
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This is Saanvi or should I say SUPERSAANVI like her close friends do. Teachers say everything about Saanvi is super sweet. Her favorite thing about WBMS is getting to see her friends and teachers and having music in her life...!!! Her favorite memory from 8th grade is the SOUTH GEORGIA TRIP with her friends where she had a lot of fun and also got to know each other even better. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is don't procrastinate and make sure you do all of your work! Make sure you have a good behavior as well. The biggest thing that changed from 6th to 8th grade for her is that she thinks that she learned how to handle different situations better and also manage her time to finish her work. Her favorite field trip would be either Six flags fine arts trip or South Georgia trip because she had so much fun with her friends and teachers. She is looking forward to the Musical theater class and having free seating in lunch in high school!! Her dream college is Yale. The quote Saanvi lives her life by is, "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." One thing that she would want to do after getting out of college is to travel a lot and meet new people all over the world. The teachers who had the biggest impact on Saanvi are Ms. Goldstein and Ms. Moran. They gave her so much support the last two years of middle school and they both love music and acting!! Some interesting hobbies for her are Kayaking and scrap booking. A unique talent of Saanvi's is that she knows karate and she is working on her black belt right now. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is having an amazing impact on the world and to inspire others to impact the world as well.
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Sullivan, described as athletic by Mr. Amrine, is an 8th grader at the Webb. His nickname, Sully, which most kids call him; came from his grandfather who was in the Navy. Sully is a dedicated lacrosse player. He dreams to attend Penn State for college. While at Penn State, he hopes and wishes to be a D1 lacrosse player. His favorite thing about middle school is lacrosse. One piece of advice he has for upcoming eighth graders is to have fun. He felt his 6th grade, Language Arts teacher, Mrs. Savage had the biggest impact on him in middle school. She really took the time to make him enjoy ELA. He also really loved going on the South Georgia trip in 8th grade because he got to see a ton of cool things. One thing he is looking forward to at Alpharetta High School, is a little more freedom and of course a good lacrosse team in high school. He lives by the quote, "Work hard, play hard." Once he is done with college, he wishes to travel the world. Besides lacrosse, he has a passion toward animals. He claims to know quite a lot about animals that is not common knowledge.
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This is Daniel Q., who his teachers describe as very responsible. His favorite thing from middle school was P.E.. Daniel says his favorite memory in 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. Some advice for the upcoming 8th graders that Daniel wants to give is, "do your homework." Something that changed for him from 6th grade to now is how mature he has gotten. Something he is looking forward to in high school is AP classes. His dream college is Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Something Daniel is interested in more than most people is professional basketball. Something that is unique about Daniel is that he is compassionate to everyone. One thing that he wants to accomplish in life is start a charity. The quote Daniel lives his life by is, "Never give up."
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Axel, described as friendly by Mrs. Wood, loved having wonderful teachers while at Webb Bridge. He said his favorite memory in 8th grade was going to International Night with all of his friends! His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to have fun and get good grades. Axel's confidence in himself and being social with others was the biggest change he saw in himself from 6th grade to now. His favorite field trip in middle school was the South Georgia Trip because he got to have fun with his friends while going to beautiful places. Mrs. Mintz had the biggest impact on Axel while at WBMS because she made class fun and told them that even though they were on-level they still could do the same things as advanced kids could do! She believed in us - and it made a difference. In high school, he is looking forward to pursuing a career that is right for him. His dream college is Georgia Tech. If he could do anything in the world after college, he would help others. He is interested in psychology ad making people laugh around him. In life he wants to accomplish living his life how he wants to. He lives by the quote, "Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be."
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Bailey, described as hard working by Senora Narasimhan, said she also her dad also calls her Baluga (and she knows it is spelled wrong). Bailey has loved just getting to have so much fun in middle school. She loved hanging out with her friends in DDP during 8th grade. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not give up and continue to preserve. Bailey has discovered more about herself and has grown bolder since 6th grade. She lives her life by the quote, “Carpe Diem.” Bailey really loved her 7th grade social studies teacher because they made their life so much more fun! Bailey is looking forward to not having to ride the bus once in high school. She hopes to attend Brigham Young University. After college, Bailey hopes to get a great job that she gets paid well. Something she does in her spare time is plays with her barbies, research cars, create worlds to imagine herself in. Something unique that Bailey has done at every school – has been to do a cartwheel in every school. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is to have control of all her emotions and make everyone around her happy.
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Dhaval described as respectful by his teachers says his favorite thing about 8th grade was going to the University of Georgia perform at Midfest. He loved doing the project Desktop Stores while in middle school. South Georgia was his favorite field trip while in middle school because he got to to be with his friends for three days! His advice to upcoming to 8th graders is to work hard. The biggest thing that changed about him from 6th grade to 8th grade is that he overcame his shyness. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on him in middle school because she cheers him up and believes in him. He is looking forward to challenging courses in high school. His dream college is Georgia Tech. The quote that Dhaval lives by is, "never give up". If he could do anything in the world when he gets out of college it would be to get a good job. One thing he is interested that not many people are not is helping his parents do chores. He also enjoys just helping those around him in general. In life, he wants to accomplish developing a famous video game.
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Elizabeth is an outstanding person in school and outside of school. Her favorite thing from middle school was meeting new people. Elizabeth feels that her favorite thing in 8th grade was the very first day of 8th grade. - just the excitement of being in 8th grade finally - was truly a great feeling. The field trip that she enjoyed the most was the South Georgia trip. The advice that Elizabeth has for upcoming 8th graders is to not stress, it is not that hard. Mr. Amrine has had the biggest impact on Elizabeth, because he cares about all of his students, and is a great example for students. Even though she has enjoyed Webb Bridge, Elizabeth is excited for all the new experiences she will have when she starts high school. The quote she lives by is, "Everything happens for a reason." One thing she enjoys that not everyone enjoys is tennis. She also likes to do calligraphy in her spare time. Elizabeth's dream college is Duke University. Not only does Elizabeth hope to travel the world, but in the future she hopes to start a charity.
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Guillaume, described as friendly by Mr. Cooke, loved seeing his friends while in middle school. His favorite memory from middle school was the South Georgia trip because he got have a ton of fun with his friends. Advice to upcoming 8th graders is to study hart to finish your middle school successfully and to have fun and enjoy your 8th grade!! Guillaume feels he changed a little bit of everything about himself from 6th grade to now. Probably the biggest change though was being more responsible. The teacher who had the biggest impact on him was Ms. Bean because she was really nice and understanding. She was his friend and a teacher for him. He looks forward to meeting new people in high school. He isn't sure what college is his dream yet but he does know that he wants to become an entrepreneur when grows up. The quote he lives by is, "No one can be like you" basically saying be yourself and don't copy others. Guillaume likes music a lot and enjoys winter sports, snowy mountains, and cold weather. If he had a truck full of Hershey's he would give it to the military troops who are overseas thanking them for their service. Something unique about him is that he has a chill attitude and he's an easy going person to get along with. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his life is to succeed in his life goals, continue to be happy and enjoy everything that life has to offer him!
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Iker, a student at the Webb, is described as ingenious and brilliant by Senora Battaglia. Iker's favorite thing from middle school was making new friends. His favorite memory from school was the Orlando trip with the Fine Arts program because he went on fun rides. Iker feels that his intelligence has been the biggest change since 6th grade. The advice he gives to upcoming 8th graders is to get your work done but make sure you take your time! But he also says, he lives by the quote, "Work smarter, not harder." The thing that Iker is excited for in high school is Math. Iker really enjoys Math and says that all of his Math teachers impacted him because they helped him understand how AMAZING math is! Something unique about Iker that a lot of people don't know about is that he built a computer with his dad. Iker's dream college is Georgia Tech. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to make a mathematical breakthrough! It would be a dream come true if he could work at Space X in the future!
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Katelyn also known as Rager to some of her friends because of how many siblings she has! Mr. Cooke describes Katelyn as genuine. Katelyn loved Track Tuesday during middle school! Her favorite memory from middle school was the South Georgia because of all the freedom she had during the trip. Some advice that Katelyn has for upcoming 8th graders is to stay on top of your work. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Katelyn was Coach Meenan because he was her 7th grade compass teacher. When Katelyn goes to high school, she looks forward to cross country team at AHS. Katelyn's dream college is Penn State. If she could do one thing when she got out of college it would be to Hike the Appalachian Trail. If you can't tell Katelyn is interesting in running! She is proud of all of her accomplishments in the field of running too! "If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you" that is the quote that Katelyn lives her life by.
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Koen is a charismatic person who Coach Rhodes also describes as an athletic student. His favorite part about middle school was being able to see his friends every day. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip because he got to hang out with all of his friends for three days! His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to work hard, stay organized and persevere. The biggest thing that changed about Koen since 6th grade is that he became more focused. Koen says there are so many teachers who impacted him. While one was a great example of how to always stay positive, another encouraged him to not stress about everything, and another taught him how important it is to work hard. He is so thankful for all of his teachers. In high school, he looks forward to having more freedom. Koen's dream college is Syracuse. A quote by Wayne Gretzky that Koen lives his life by is, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take." Skydiving is one thing he hopes to do after he gets out of college. Something unique about Koen is that he is interested in shoes. If Koen had a truck full of Hershey's he'd eat them all. Something that Koen is proud of is that he is able to spin the basketball on his finer! Out of all things, Koen biggest dream is to play college lacrosse.
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Lakshana, described as knowledgeable by Mr. Amrine, really enjoyed all the different clubs that she joined as well as her connection classes. Lakshana’s favorite memory from 8th grade was the dance that took place in the Air Force Museum during the South Georgia trip. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is never put off your work until the last minute because you will regret not doing the assignment before. The biggest change for Lakshana during middle school was moving from Rhode Island to Georgia – and she became more social and open to new opportunities as she got older. South Georgia was her favorite field trip while in middle school because she got visit the historical locations in Savannah while having fun with all her friends. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on Lakshana while at Webb Bridge because she helped her out with science when she first came to Georgia. A quote by Mahatma Gandhi that Lakshana lives her life by is, “be the change you wish to see in the world.” She looks forward to making new friends and taking part in a variety of clubs in high school. Lakshana hopes to attend Brown University or Columbia University for college. After she graduates, she hopes to climb one of the tallest mountains in the world. Something Lakshana enjoys in her spare time is journalism, photography to capture special moments in time. A special talent she has is that she can solve a Rubik’s cube in under one minute! Lakshana hopes to become a distinguished neurosurgeon in her lifetime.
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This is Logan R., described as athletic by those around him. Something unique about Logan is that he has been playing travel baseball since 3rd grade. His favorite thing from middle school was meeting new people! Logan's favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is, "Don’t take your 8th grade year for granted, it goes by so fast." He thinks the biggest change in himself from 6th grade to now is that he became more confident thanks to some of his teachers. Logan's favorite field trip in middle school was South Georgia because he went with all of his friends. He can't wait for sports in high school! Logan's dream college is Air Force. Something unique about Logan is that he is interested in flying planes. Logan lives by the quote, "Faith, hope, and determination can get your through anything." If he could do one thing in the world when he gets out of college, he would travel the world. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him in middle school was Mrs. Cerio because he could always talk to her about anything and she helped me so much with school. One thing Logan hopes to accomplish in his life is to graduate college.
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Owen, who is described as a sports guy by Mr. Irvin, really enjoyed Webb Heroes while at WBMS. His biggest advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not slack off. Owen really enjoyed getting to go see the high school in 8th grade. He lives his life by the quote, “never give up.” Owen says Dr. Okwoche really made an impact in his life at WBMS because she helped him a ton. He can’t wait for soccer once he gets to high school. He hopes to attend the University of Georgia. After college Owen hopes to own a business. Things Owen does in his spare time is soccer and he thinks its kind of unique that he is left-handed. One thing Owen hopes to accomplish is to be successful in his lifetime.
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Sophia, described as personable by Dr. Oravetz, says she really did enjoy a lot of things while in middle school. Some of the things that stick out in her mind are of course her friends, running track at the county meet and placing 3rd, and getting picked as a sidekick every year while in middle school. Her favorite thing while in 8th grade was going on the South Georgia trip as well as getting to be a Web Leader. Her advice for upcoming 8th graders is to get your work done and always work hard - make sure you ask for help when you need it, speak up and have fun! Being more independent and more focused on her future was the biggest changes for Sophia since 6th grade. Sophia says all of her teachers have been pretty great and had an impact on her! She can't wait to graduate high school and hopes to attend college at UCLA in Los Angeles. She lives her life by the quote, "Don't sweat the small stuff." Sophia hopes to be a world-traveling veterinarian once she gets out of college! She is proud of her gymnastic ability and being able to hold a hand stand for a long time! If she can do one thing in life, she hopes to make a difference in positively impacting the environment, and help to combat climate change.
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Anika described as imaginative by Ms. King, says she also goes by the nickname Ani. She says she has loved all the memories made while at WBMS as well as the teachers and friends she got to meet there. Her favorite thing during 8th grade was all the fun activities during PE with her friends. Anika's advice to upcoming 8th graders is to work hard and enjoy your last year in middle school - make sure you follow the Webb Way! The biggest change for Anika since the beginning of middle school has been moving to the US and making more friends. South Georgia was Anika's favorite field trip while at WBMS because it taught her how to be independent and responsible. She had a ton of fun getting to shop and visit new places! Mrs. Mintz and Mr. Irvin had the biggest impact on Anika because when she was new to WBMS they both were really supportive and helped her with everything. The quote Anika lives her life by is, "when you love life, life will love you back." She can't wait to new connections and activities in high school! She hasn't figured out her dream college, but she does know that she would like to go to Europe with her family once she is out of college. Something that Anika does in her spare time is dancing because it makes her forget everything and just has fun dancing. She has even won awards for dancing! The one thing that she hopes to do in life is to work very hard and be successful in her life - she just wants to be happy doing whatever she ends up doing!
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This is Arya S. also known as Sabi Bobby as his friends would call him. Mr. Cooke describes him as quick witted! Arya's favorite thing about middle school was his friends and teachers. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is that it is not that much work, you can do it. The biggest thing that changed about him from 6th to 8th grade is that his self-confidence grew. His favorite field trip from all of middle school was the South Georgia Trip. He is looking forward to the football team, old and new friends in high school. The quote Arya lives his life by is, "Lost Time is Never Found again." The one thing that he would do when he gets out of college is that he would start his own company or play a professional sport. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him was Ms. McNeal since she showed Arya what he could do if he used his time wisely. Something that is a unique talent of Arya's is the fact that he loves to beatbox. Arya hopes that one day in his lifetime he can own his own successful company.
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Arya S is an exciting student at Webb Bridge. Dr. Oravetz describes Arya as such a friendly student! Her nickname is Aru because her parents shortened her name when she was younger. During middle school, she loved all her French classes - it was something she looked forward to every day. Her favorite memory in middle school was the South Georgia trip. Her advice to the upcoming 8th is that they should have a strong and positive mindset, and that they should not let anything or anyone get to them. Since 6th grade, Arya feels she has changed a lot because at first she was shy, and now she is very social. Her favorite field trip from all of middle school was the Six Flags field trip that the Band, Orchestra, and Chorus students went on because she met some of her best friends while on the trip. She is looking forward to all the new opportunities and new changes in high school. Her dream college is Emory University. Her favorite quote is, "At the end of the day, they're still going to judge, so whatever." When she is older she hopes to get the opportunity to take a vacation to Bora Bora with all her close friends. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Arya was Madame Schwob because she taught her to never give up and she was very inspirational. She loves photography. If she had a whole truck of Hershey's, she would keep some of them, and give the rest to a charity. Something unique about Arya is that she is the only one in her family to know four languages. Finally, a lifelong goal is to make enough money to fulfill her parents' dreams.
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Ava is an amazing charismatic 8th grader. Ava's cousin gave her the unique nickname of Tater Tot. Ava's favorite thing about middle school is seeing her friends and being in band. Her favorite memory form 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. Something that has changed a lot about Ava from 6th grade to now is that she is more independent than she was in 6th grade and she has really good friendships. Her favorite middle school trip was the Midfest Competition for band when she got to go UGA. Ava looks forward to marching band, going to football games, and making new friends in high school. After she gets out of college, Ava wants to be a musician or a singer. A quote that Ava lives her life by is, "Be kind always." A teacher that has had a big impact on Ava's life is Mr. Cooke because she has had him for all three years of middle school. If Ava had a truck full of Hersey chocolate bars, she would give the chocolate to kids to make them happy. Ava is proud of her music awards and academics these past three years in middle school. Ava wants to go on a mission trip to help other people in need once she has graduated from college. Advice that Ava gives to upcoming 8th graders is "Have fun and make good memories."
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Calista has learned a lot throughout middle school. But over the course of three years she feels she has changed a lot in how she looks and her maturity level since 6th grade. Her favorite thing about middle school is that it gave her the time to find her true self. Calista's favorite field trip was the African American Civil Rights museum in ATL. Advice she would give to upcoming 8th graders is to keep up with work and study hard. One thing she is looking forward to in high school is more freedom and a fresh start to meeting new people. Calista's dream collage is Spelman College in Atlanta. The teacher that had the biggest impact on her was Ms Bean because she kept it real with Calista. Something Calista is interested in that people aren't is forensic science. Something unique that she can do and is proud of is her ability to sing and draw. She hopes to accomplish success and independence in her life. If she could do anything when she gets out of college it would be to move to LA and live her best life.
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This is Caroline, Mrs. Carter describers her as a GENIUS! Her friends sometimes call her Roll-Line because or Albama's Roll Tide Roll. Her favorite thing from middle school is all the friends she has made. Caroline's advice to upcoming 8th graders is work hard and have fun. Her favorite field trip and 8th grade memory of course was the South Georgia trip. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Caroline would be Mrs. Kelly because she helped everyone and was fun. Caroline is looking forward to cross country in high school. After high school, Caroline's dream college is the University of Georgia. Caroline lives her life by the quote, "be happy." Caroline would make brownies with a truck full of Hershey chocolate bars! If she could do one thing when she gets out of college it would be to own a bakery.
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This is Ellison, also known as Ellie, who is described as sweet by Mrs. Sicchitano. Her favorite thing form middle school is finding new interests and all the while meeting new friends. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was being a part of the school musical and becoming closer friends with everyone. in the musical. Ellie's favorite trip in middle school was the South Georgia trip because she got to spend an entire three days with her friends. Mrs. McNeal had the biggest impact on Ellie because everyday she made her laugh and Ellie was never scared when she was in her class! Ellie lives by the quote, "Everything happens for a reason!" One thing she looks forward forward to in high school is finding new interests and making memories. Something she likes to do that others might not is cooking. She says if she had a truck full of Hershey's she would eat all of them but then take all the wrappers and make a collage with it. Being in the musical, showed Ellie just how much she likes to act and sing. She hasn't figure out exactly where she wants to go to college but one this for sure is that she hopes one day she will act in a film!
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Harper is a humble student who is very invested in church. Harper is described as sweet and loyal by her teachers. She enjoyed South Georgia, Biztown, and seeing the Christmas Carol play while at Webb Bridge. Harper really enjoyed the independence she got in middle school, she felt you were pushed to do things on your own and were taught hard work and preparedness for the future. She wants 8th graders to know that they should have a balance between school, sports, and any activities in their lives. Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on her because she made class fun and taught them that learning could be fun – that it wasn’t all about just work. She is looking forward to the electives and sports that the high school has to offer. She doesn't have a dream college as she isn’t really ready to grow up yet! After college, she hopes to travel and see some of the most beautiful places on Earth. The quote she lives her life by is, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 She enjoys church and hanging out with her small group friends. She is also proud that she gets to lead a group of 2nd graders in Upstreet. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to go to a great college, get a good education, continue to play sports, and be active throughout her life.
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Hitanshi who is described as friendly by Mrs. Karim says she really enjoyed making friends while in middle school. Her favorite memory from 8th grade is South Georgia because she got to be with her friends and had fun all the while not working about school work and future assignments. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not procrastinate. The biggest thing that has changed about her from 6th grade to 8th grade is her personality because now she is not as shy. The teacher that has had the biggest impact on her while at WBMS was Mrs. Pariseau because she was so much fun. She is looking forward to getting to know more people in high school. Her dream college is the University of Georgia. Once she has graduated from college, she hopes to become a pediatrician. Something she is interested in are digital art and digital designing. Something unique about Hitanshi is that she has been doing a form of classical dancing for the last seven years. The quote she lives her life by is "big things often have small beginnings." One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to be successful in whatever field of what she ends up being in!
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Jack, described as super funny and sarcastic by his teachers, really liked making friends along his journey of middle school. His favorite part of 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. It was his favorite field trip because he got to be with his friends instead of being at school. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to stay on top of your classwork. Jack says he is more responsible and can manage time better than when he was in 6th grade. He lives his life by the quote, “If your shirt isn’t tucked into your pants, then are your pants tucked into your shirt?” Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Jack because she never gave up on him and was super chill. Jack is excited for the electives and meeting new people in high school. He hasn’t figured out his dream college yet, but he hopes to become a millionaire after graduating college. Something he likes to do in his spare time is Parkour. One thing Jack hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to be in a Marvel movie.
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Krish, described as kind by Mrs. Mintz, says he really enjoyed making friends in middle school. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia field trip because they were completely away from adults and got to be in a hotel with friends – it was just different. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to do your best even though it may seem scary but it's not as hard as you think. He says he became smarter and more outgoing since the first days in middle school. Ms. Bean had the biggest impact on Krish because she was super nice to him, it was fun for him to to talk to her because he felt like he wasn’t always talking with a teacher. He is a little apprehensive about high school because he just isn’t ready to grow up! His dream college is anywhere that will make him a great lawyer. Once he graduates, he hopes to travel the world with his gf/wife – to just have fun. Some things he is interested in outside of school are the NY Giants, and he works for a nonprofit organization called GTF – which raises awareness for a medical condition called thrombosis. The one thing he hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to die old, and live a very happy life.
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Krishna, described as inventive by Mr. Cooke, has loved the clubs and activities before and after school at Webb Bridge. He says he loved the South Georgia Trip because he got to stay with his friends, got to see nature and architecture that he hadn't ever seen before and just the beauty of South Georgia was amazing. He says his advice for upcoming 8th graders is that 8th grade can be the fastest and most fun or a super-boring draggy year - it all depends on your behavior. Make sure you do what you are supposed to do! Krishna feels he became more open and friendly since the beginning of middle school. Dr. Okwoche had the biggest impact on Krishna because she was encouraging and helpful to him and the way she taught was wonderful. Even just the simple things like reading the sponge - she made sure to captivate us all and keep us interested. He says he lives his life by the quote by Richard Feynman, "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and that you are the easiest person to fool." He can't wait to just have new classes and meet new people in high school. Krishna's dream college is Cambridge University. He hopes to travel the world after college! A few things he does in his spare time is plays the video game Kerbal Space program, and he can sing quite well. He hopes to in his lifetime become an Astrophysicist.
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Mia, also known as Mippeo by her family because it's her first inital in Korean, is described as spontaneous by Ms. King. Mia has really loved just learning all the simple life lessons during middle school. Her favorite memory from 8th grade has been her friend Rustin saying, "I was 13 and I only wanted mike n ikes." She feels as if the biggest change for her since 6th grade has been her appearance and her mindset. Mia loved going on the South Georgia trip because she got to create a ton of great memories with all of her friends. Mia says that every one of her 7th grade teachers impacted her life during middle school because they were literally the best! She hopes to graduate high school early. But hasn't quite figured out which college she wants to attend. One thing she does know is that she wants to attend a Historically Black College or University. Mia lives her life by the quote, "YOLO." This also lends itself to the fact that she hopes to travel the world once she has graduated college. Two things Mia likes are Kpop and art. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to survive and she might even try modeling!
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Nethra, described as friendly by her teachers is excited about the future ahead. But looking back at middle school her favorite thing from middle school was her friends. Her advice to future 8th graders is "trust me it isn't as hard as it looks." The biggest thing that changed about Nethra during middle school is her physical appearance. Her favorite field trip from middle school was the aquarium because she loves animals. Mrs. Hall had the biggest impact on Nethra during middle school because she was so sweet. Because of this Nethra is interested in Language arts and grammar. She loves it so much she has a proof reading and editing business. Nethra looks forward to high school because it’s a bigger school with more classes, teachers, friends, and more opportunities. Her dream college is Oxford University. Nethra lives her life by the golden rule. When Nethra gets out of college she hopes to make a ton of money. The one thing that Nethra truly hopes to accomplish in her life is to have a good job and start a family.
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Noah is a great, happy student. All the other students at the Webb call him SingleLady because of his last name. His favorite thing to do in middle school is PE. His favorite memory of middle school was Webb heroes and having Ms. K. Wood. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is that teachers will always find out what you are doing. He says the biggest change about himself from 6th grade to 8th grade is becoming more mature. His favorite middle trip has been South Georgia because no work was involved. He is looking forward to the good food in high school. If there one thing Noah wants to do when getting out of college is to go on a Game Show. The teacher that had the biggest impact on him was Ms. K Wood because she was caring and nice. He is interested in being on the swim team. Something unique he can do is do the wave with his belly. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to meet Sommer Ray and meeting Addison Rae.
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Prajesh, describes as inquisitive by Mrs. Karim, said he has loved the teachers while in middle school. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the Orlando trip. This was his favorite field trip too because it was so much fun. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to go on all the school trips because they are so fun. He says he can’t wait for the electives in high school. Prajesh’s dream college is Harvard. He hopes once he has graduated college that he can get a great job. Prajesh really enjoys playing video games in his spare time. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is just to be happy in the future.
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This is Sibitain, described as polite by Mrs. Consola, says his favorite thing about middle school was his best friends! His favorite memory from the 8th grade is his teachers and friends. One thing that changed him from 6th grade to now is his performance in his school work - meaning he improved his grades. Something Sibitain likes but not all kids like was compass class! Sibitain thinks all of his teachers impacted him because they encouraged him in his work. He loved going to Alpharetta high school this year because it made him excited for high school. One thing he is looking forward to in high school is making good friends. His dream college is the University of Georgia. He hopes to spend time with his family and friends once he has graduated from college. In his spare time, Sibitain loves to roller skate! One thing in life that he hopes to accomplish is finishing all of his education.
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Siddhant, who goes by Sid, is described as mature and hard working by Senora Battaglia. He says that he has loved his various connection classes – they helped to cultivate his interests in extracurricular activities. He really enjoyed the South Georgia trip because he got to spend a lot of time with all his friends. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to relax and submit your work on time, that will help everything. He says all of the teachers have had an impact on him because they were all super supportive. He is looking forward to the clubs and people with similar interests and ideas. Sid hopes to attend Georgia Tech. After college, Sid hopes to join the army and serve his country. The quote he lives his life by is, “it is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” Something Sid does in his spare time is watch old movies like Back to the Future, and he likes art and animation. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to make his parents proud.
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Suha enjoyed making new friends throughout her years at Webb Bridge. One of her favorite memories was the South Georgia Trip. Her 7th grade science teacher, Dr. Okwoche, had the biggest impact on her throughout middle school. She taught her so many things about the human body, cells, and biology. Suha is interested in biology and she hopes to be a doctor in the future. Dr. Okwoche kept Suha interested and althought she was tough she was still nice and that made Suha really respect her. She is a teacher that Suha will never forget. One of Suha's biggest changes about herself since sixth grade has been her personality, in a good way. She's also branched out and made new friends that she didn't walk into Webb Bridge knowing. Some advice she has for rising eighth graders is to not procrastinate and to not stress too much. She lives by the quote, "never give up." She is looking forward to making new friends, having more freedom and learning more in high school. Her dream college is either Stanford or Yale. One thing Suha hopes to accomplish in the future is going to her dream school and becoming a doctor. Is she could do anything when she got out of college, she would travel the world. One thing that Suha does that she is proud of is giving to charity. She has had a great middle school experience and is excited for what's next.
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Antony, describe as friendly by Mrs. Bernhardt, likes to be called Tony because it is what people have called him for years. His favorite thing from middle school has been getting to be with his friends and having more freedom in school. His favorite memory from 8th grade was of course the South Georgia Trip. He said this was his favorite trip from all of middle school because it didn't even feel like a school trip. It just felt like a vacation that he went on with friends where they could do anything fun that would come to mind. His advice for the upcoming 8th graders is to work hard and work hard. Tony feels that he has a lot more confidence with new things then he did in 6th grade. Tony feels that Mrs. Foil had the biggest impact on him while at the Webb because she worked extra hard to help her students learn better and it inspired Tony to go above and beyond. Tony can't wait for new opportunities in high school. A quote he lives by is, "When bad things happen, good things come out of it." After high school, Tony hopes to attend either the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech. Tony can't wait to go skydiving once he is out of college! Something that Tony is interested in that most aren't is engineering. He says that he doesn't have a very specific unique talent but that he can play a few songs on the piano which he is proud of. One thing he would like to accomplish in life is to become a successful business man.
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Eliott, described by teachers as funny and sweet, got the nickname of JB in 3rd grade. Eliott's favorite thing about middle school was his friends. His favorite memory from 8th grade is band. Advice that Eliott has for upcoming 8th graders is, "Do band." His favorite trip in middle school was the Aquarium field trip because it was fun. The teacher that has had the biggest impact on Eliott's life is Ms. Allenson because she always cares about everyone in the classroom. Eliott looks forward to more freedom in high school. His dream college is Georgia Tech. After he gets out of college, Eliott would like to join a jazz band. Something that Eliott is interested in and is proud of is playing the Bari Sax. Eliott hopes to accomplish being in a really good jazz band in his lifetime.
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Emmanuel is an 8th grader at Webb Bridge Middle School. His nickname is ET which are his initials. His football coach started calling him that and it just stuck. Emmanuel is interested in sports.! His advice to upcoming eighth graders is to stay focused and get good grades. His favorite trip was the South Georgia trip because he had a lot of fun with his friends. His favorite thing from middle school is P.E and video journalism class. Emmanuel feels the biggest change for him from sixth grade until now is that he is more mature and way taller! He can't wait for football at Alpharetta once he is in high school! His dream college is Clemson University. His favorite teacher from Webb Bridge is Mrs. Carter because he says she is a great teacher and she is so much fun. His favorite quote by the late Kobe Bryant, is one he tries to live his life by is, "Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise!" After he gets out of college he wishes to be the best person on and off the field. He dreams to make it to the NFL.
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Genevieve, described as perceptive by Mr. Cooke, just has enjoyed getting older. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is that it is your last year – it is almost over – so enjoy it. Genevieve really enjoyed getting to go on the We Have Decided Conference. It was a cool place and she got to meet a famous person there. She lives her life by the quote, “live life to the fullest.” Genevieve says Mrs. McNeal has impacted her the most because she truly is a great teacher. She can’t wait for the new classes in high school because they seem interesting. She hopes to attend Harvard and after college travel the world! Something she is does in her spare time is play Pokémon and she really enjoys eating food! One thing Genevieve hopes to accomplish is to change the world in the future.
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Krishna, described as chill by Mrs. Karim, loved hanging out with his friends on all the field trips. He loved going on the South Georgia trip because he never has been to the beach before and it was such a cool experience. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to always finish your work on time and don’t procrastinate. Krishna feels he has become more responsible since the 6th grade. He lives by the quote by Mahatma Gandhi, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” He can’t wait to sit wherever he wants at lunch in high school. He hopes to attend Emory University. After graduating, he hopes to have an awesome job where he can get paid really well and settle down with his family. He really enjoys competing in Math Olympiad, and carpentry in his spare time. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to be an awesome Neurosurgeon, invest in stocks and get rich.
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Russell described as sweet by Mrs. Karim, is a student who loved band and PE while at Webb Bridge. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the band trip to Universal. His advice to the upcoming 8th graders is to be prepared for lots of quizzes, tests, and homework. The biggest thing that changed about him is he learned to be more organized with his work. His favorite trip in the 8th grade is the South Georgia trip because he got to visit places that he hasn’t seen before. In high school, he is looking forward to the marching band and going to sporting events for the school. His dream college is the University of Illinois. If he could do one thing in the world when he gets out of college, it would be to get a job that is sports related. One unique thing that Russell is proud of is that he likes to play the saxophone and piano. He hopes to get his master's degree in his life. He is very interested in cooking and watching game shows. A teacher impacted Russell while at Webb Bridge was Mrs. McFarland because she was always positive and taught science in a fun way. Russell lives by the quote, "Always stay positive and work hard."
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Suneet, also known as Sunny, is an intelligent person. Dr. Oravetz describes Sunny as a very happy kid! His favorite thing from middle school was the 6th grade dance. Sunny’s favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip because he got to be with his friends. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is try balancing your time. Sunny says his time management has improved since 6th grade. All his teachers had a huge impact on him because all of them taught him well. He is looking forward to free seating in high school. He hasn’t quite figured out where he wants to go to college yet, but he hopes to go on a big trip with all of his friends once he has graduated. The quote Sunny lives his life by is, "Continuous hard work makes a man perfect.” Something he likes outside of school is chess and he really likes all science things. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to have a successful life.
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Uma, described as resilient by Ms. Jones, loved the South Georgia trip while in middle school. She said it was her favorite field trip because she got to see a ton of places with all of her friends. Her biggest advice to upcoming 8th graders is to manage your time well and study hard. Uma says she has become much more organized since 6th grade. All of her teachers in middle school have impacted her. She says she lives her life by the quote, “life is a game, play it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is an opportunity, capture it.” She can’t wait to meet new people and get good grades in high school. She hopes to attend Georgia Tech in the future. After graduating she hopes to have a good job that she will enjoy. Something Uma does in her spare time is art, classical dance and singing. One thing Uma hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to dance and be a manager.
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Vishnu, described as energetic and capable by Senora Battaglia, also goes by his middle name Harsh. He says he really enjoyed going on all the field trips in middle school. His favorite field trip in 8th grade was the South Georgia Trip, but JA biztown in 6th grade really won him over because he won the quality business award and he was super proud of that moment. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is be responsible with your grades. Vishnu feels the biggest change for him since 6th grade is that his personality is different and he has a better understanding of the world. Mr. Amrine had the biggest impact on Vishnu because he taught him that learning could be fun! He is looking forward to meeting new people and more freedom in high school. His dream college is rivals University of Georgia or Georgia Tech. After college he would love to just explore the world and visit cool places. The quote Vishnu lives by is, “Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and at some point, you will.” In his spare time he really enjoys doing DIY activities. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his life is stability in it.
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Krisha, described as studious by Ms. Jones, says she really enjoyed the cafeteria cookies while in middle school. Krisha, also known as Krispy after autocorrect corrected her name to krispy, loved going to Orlando with the fine arts program in 8th grade. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to just make sure you are nicer to people. The biggest change for her from 6th grade to now was that she cut her hair! Krisha says Mrs. Sheftel had the biggest impact on her while at the Webb because she was funny, nice, and her first homeroom teacher in middle school! She is looking forward to being able to take classes she actually wants to take in high school. Krisha hasn't fully figure out where she wants to go to college but if she had to pick one right now she would pick Savannah College of Arts & Design. When she does graduate college, she hopes to buy a full bred Welsh Corgi. Something unique about Krisha is that she really loves to paint on her walls at home. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to be able to cook an entire meal and not burn anything!
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Brooke's favorite thing about middle school is the friends she has made. She loved getting to sit around the cafeteria with all of her friends and just having fun. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not stress over school and other kids. The biggest change for Brooke was that she started playing volleyball since the beginning of middle school. While in middle school, her favorite field trip was South Georgia because she got to experience many different things. Mrs. Charnecky describes Brooke as full of energy and drive. Brooke says Mrs. Carter had the biggest impact on her while at the Webb because her class was so much fun. The quote Brooke lives her life by is "live as if you were to die tomorrow." Brooke can't wait to meet new people at high school! She hopes to attend Auburn for college and after she graduates she would love to visit Japan. Some things Brooke is interested in are anime and she feels that she is unique because she is part of the 1% of people who can bend their thumbs to their forearm. If she could accomplish one thing in her life she hopes to become a virologist.
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Ivana's describe as friendly by her teachers says that her favorite thing about middle school was meeting new people and all of the events our school has. Her favorite memory from middle school was desktop stores because it was so much fun. The thing that has changed the most about Ivana from 6th grade to now is before she cared what others thought about herself - now she is more confident and doesn't let it get to her like it did in 6th grade. Advice that Ivana has for upcoming 8th graders is, "Enjoy your last year in middle school and don't stress too much." Ivana's favorite trip in middle school was the South Georgia Trip because it was a great experience. Madam Schwob has had a major impact on Ivana's life and has taught her many new things. Her dream college is NYU. When Ivana gets out of college, she wants to help others and do great things in the world. Ivana is interested in journaling and she is very proud of her journaling skills. Ivana hopes to spread kindness and to make a difference in someone's life. A quote that Ivana lives her life by is, "Everything happens for a reason."
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Mahima, described as sweet and smart by her teachers, says her favorite part of middle school was making her new friends and having a locker. Mahima says her favorite 8th grade memory was from South Georgia. While on the trip, there was a dance party, here she met her best friend for the first time. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to never be afraid to reach out and get help when needed. Managing her time better was the biggest change for Mahima since 6th grade. Mahima’s favorite field trip was the South Georgia trip because she got to see such beautiful place in South Georgia with all of her friends. The quote Mahima lives her life by is, “don’t be afraid to try.” The teacher that had the biggest impact on me in middle school was Ms.K. Wood. She made Language Arts fun for me, which I didn't have interest in and she inspired me to follow my dream of being a professional golfer. Mahima can’t wait to make new friends and new classes in high school. She hopes to either attend UCLA, Stanford or Duke University. After she graduates, Mahima hopes to find a job to help those who are struggling. Mahima is interested in Math, Science, golf and cooking. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to be a good role model and trustworthy person when she grows up and she can’t wait to help others!
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Richard, also known as Vlady Daddy because of his last name, is described as candid by Mrs. Sicchitano. He says his favorite thing about middle school was Ms. K. Wood’s class. He loved in the 8th grade help the volleyball team to being, “undefeated.” His advice to upcoming 8th graders is don’t slack off. He feels that he got smarter as he got older. Richard really enjoyed going on the South Georgia trip because it was a great time with friends. He says the teacher who impacted him the most was Ms. K. Wood because she is really cool. He can’t wait for swim team once he is in high school. Richard’s dream college is Georgia Tech. Once he is out of college, he hopes to get a great job. Richard says during this quarantine has become a legendary chef and has really worked on his rapping game. One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is getting a house that is big and costs a ton of money!
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This is Sydnee, described as unique by Mrs. McNeal, says that her favorite thing from middle school was just all the people she met. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was the leadership program she got to attend. Some advice from her for upcoming 8th graders is to focus on your schoolwork – don’t let the distractions get to you. One thing that changed about her from 6th grade to now is that she learned to focus on herself and build confidence in herself. Her favorite field trip has been all the chorus field trips she has gone on. A quote by Ellie Holcomb that she lives her life by is, "When you make a mistake, respond to yourself in a loving way rather than a self-shaming way." She says Ms. King had the biggest impact on her because she always was willing to speak to her and help her better herself. She says she 100% always felt that she was there for her, never judged her for her mistakes but just helped her get better. Sydnee says she is looking forward to growing as a person, and academically growing, as well as volleyball in high school. Her dream school is University of Connecticut. Once she graduates, she hopes that she could travel the world! Something unique that Sydnee is interested in is reading about history and paranormal activity and she is really proud of her sketching and art. The one thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is to make her family proud and become a zoologist.
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Aaron really enjoyed the 6th grade field trip to JA Biztown during middle school. During 8th grade, Aaron really loved being able to join All-State. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is that classes get harder, not easier. He says he is much more independent than he was when he was in 6th grade. Aaron’s favorite field trip was to Orlando because he got to visit Universal Studios and got to hang out with all his friends. The quote by Henry Ford is a quote he lives his life by is, “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” Ms. Ayerbe had the biggest impact on him because she taught him that learning foreign languages was really fun. Aaron is looking forward to being able to have long lunch periods and hang out with all his friends that are in 9th and 10th grade currently. He hopes to attend MIT. Once he graduates, he hopes to travel to Japan. Something Aaron does in his spare time is plays bridge and likes to participate in the Academic Team. One thing Aaron hopes to accomplish in his lifetime is to become a game software engineer.
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DeVaun, described as considerate by Mrs. Charnecky, says his favorite memory from 8th grade was playing football for the Jr Raiders. He also enjoyed the field trips and hanging out with his friends. His favorite field trip was South Georgia because he was able to get a break from his house and school. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is don't surround yourself with drama and fights. The biggest change DeVaun has made about himself is he stopped trying to please everyone and focused on his self. The teacher who had the biggest impact on him throughout middle school was Mr. Cook. His 8th grade social studies teacher. He knew how to keep DeVaun engaged and Mr. Cook's personality fit with his way of learning. DeVaun looks forward to meeting new friends and graduation in high school. His dream college is a Historically Black College & University. The quote he lives is life by is, "No single thing is perfect by itself that's why we are born to attract others to make up for things we lack." If he could do anything when he got out of college, he would help his family business. He also takes an interest in the culinary arts because he loves to cook, and he has a funny dry humor. One thing he hopes to accomplish in his life is being a good father and husband.
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Emily, described as gregarious by Mrs. Hunter, has loved meeting her best friends in middle school. Her favorite memory in 8th grade was the bus ride back from South Georgia. South Georgia was her favorite field trip because she got to have a ton of fun with all her friends. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to have fun because it goes by super-fast. The biggest change for Emily since 6th grade has been finding amazing friends. She lives her life by the quote, “you only live life once.” Mr. Amrine had the biggest impact on her because he always cared about her grades and how she was doing. Emily is looking forward to more freedom and new people in high school. Emily’s dream college is UNC. She hopes to travel and get a job she loves after college. Something unique that Emily likes is medical, and crime shows. She likes to sing and act in her spare time. One thing Emily hopes to accomplish in life is to get married and travel the world with her husband.
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This is Kristal, who is often seen as serious but has a gentle soul, has really enjoyed making people smile in middle school. Her favorite thing during 8th grade was getting to hang out with her friends and supporting each other as a group. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is hanging out with people who motivate you to be better and can be motivated. Kristal says her confidence has grown since 6th grade and now she feels more comfortable in new environments. Her favorite filed trip was going on LGPE with performing arts program because she felt like she had a mini family with her who were all working to give a great performance. Mrs. Charnecky had the biggest impact on Kristal while at WBMS because she helped her when she was breaking down during a stressful time in her life – she was so supportive and helped her get through the day. Kristal lives her life by being herself all the time without frustration or fear! Kristal can’t wait for the extracurricular activities, the library, and the vending machines in high school! She hopes to attend Savannah College of Arts & Design. Something Kristal would do with a truck full of Hershey’s chocolate bars – is put a golden ticket in all of them with a positive message in them and an invite to a place where they could meet a therapy pet! Something Kristal likes that most don’t is fried tofu, lemon pillows and she loves binge watching SpongeBob. One thing Kristal is proud of is the fact that she likes making animated short films! If she could do one thing in her lifetime that would be to create art that is so unique and thought provoking that it would travel to mainstream media where people could find it and see the positivity in the world!
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Logan, also known as Logie Ogie by her friends, is decribed as outgoing by Mrs. Carter. She has loved meeting all her friends during middle school. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip because she got to be with all of her friends. Logan's advice to upcoming eighth graders is try not to get involved with a lot of drama. From sixth grade till now she has changed her style the most. Logan says Mrs. Dunn had the biggest impact on her because not only was she a great math teacher but she helped Logan with all the problems that were hard and was always understanding and reasonable when not all the teachers were. The quote that she lives by is, "education is key to success." In high school she is looking forward to not having to use a locker. Her dream college is Stanford or Texas. She loves to play volleyball and would like to become a pro volleyball player after college. But if she doesn't make it in volleyball, Logan can see herself working in dermatology,. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her life is to get a PHD.
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Noah, described as a joy by Coach Rhodes, loved making new friends. His favorite memory was going on the band field trip to Orlando Universal studios, and getting to go on the rides with his friends. His advice for upcoming 8th graders is to take it easy, have fun, and try your best. Noah thinks he has become more independent since 6th grade! Mr. Stroud had the biggest impact on him because he is funny, and encouraged Noah to be a better musician and student. In high school he is looking forward to making new friends and making more memories. He likes the quote by Dr. Seuss, "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." If he could do one thing in the world when he gets out of college he would go on a trip to Spain with his friends. He is interested in long boarding and says he is pretty good at skiing since he has been skiing since he was four years old! If he had a truck full of chocolate he would melt the chocolate and make a Hershey pool. In his life time he wants to travel to every country.
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This is Olivia W. She is such a sweet and friendly person...!!! She enjoyed Webb Bridge Middle School because she got to meet new people and got to go on fun field trips. Her favorite memory with her friends was going to Tybee Island on the South Georgia Trip. She has advice for the coming 8th graders to manage their time and keep track of your work. WBMS has changed her since she started in 6th grade, in the sense that now she has become more outgoing and her personality has changed. Her favorite trip from middle school was when they went to UNIVERSAL, since she could go to a ton of fun rides with her friends. Mrs. Bernhardt says that Olivia is so motivated and knows she will do great things in life because of how motivated she is. She is going to be a Freshman in High school next year and she is really looking forward to the football games that she can go to with her friends. Her Dream college is Clemson University. Olivia lives her life by the quote, "We all go, what you leave should be bigger than you," by Cameron Boyce. She wants to be a successful interior designer. Olivia says if she had a ton of Hersey's chocolate she would donate it to FOOD BANK. She also says a unique thing about herself is that she does community service. The teacher who impacted Olivia at WBMS the most was Mrs. Weaver who made her love Social Studies. She always looked forward to her class. Olivia can't wait to see what the future holds for her!
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Sarah has enjoyed her time at Webb Bridge she especially has enjoyed have more opportunities and time with her friends. Her favorite memory from 8th grade was hanging out with friends, learning new things, and she really loved the Orchestra trip. Sarah's advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not procrastinate or save things for last minute because otherwise it will be hard to succeed. She feels that quite a few things have changed for her since 6th grade including: studying habits, changing how she learns thing, how she looks for more sources and even her organization skills have improved. Sarah says that Mrs. McNeal has had the biggest impact on her while at the Webb because she told them directly what was expected of them, what was going to happen throughout their school career. She says she made sure that they learned the material easily and also to work harder and smarter. Sarah can't wait for more freedom and start to shape her future career once she is in high school. Her dream college is Harvard. Something unique about Sarah is that she does gymnastics and tae kwon do. It really heps her test her endurance, flexibility, and strength both mentally and physically. One thing she hopes to accomplish once out of college is to start her career and go on a fabulous vacation with her family and close friends. One life long dream is to become a successful lawyer and possibly become a judge and continue to spend lots of time with her family and friends.
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Triniti, described as conscientious by Senora Narasimhan, really loved all the trips she went on during middle school. She says that her favorite time in 8th grade was the trip to Orlando. This was Triniti’s favorite field trip because she got to ride rides with all of her friends. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to take a language you want to learn. Triniti feels that she is much calmer than she was in 6th grade. Mrs. Anderson really impacted Triniti because she was so nice to all of her students. She can’t wait for more freedom in high school. Triniti’s dream college is the University of Georgia. After graduating, she hopes to travel. Something Triniti likes to do in her spare time is to cook! One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to travel the world.
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Zane, also known as Maui by his scout and hockey friends, is described as motivated by Mr. Cooke. His favorite thing while at WBMS has been making friends. He loved going on the South Georgia trip because they got to stay in hotel rooms. He says his advice for upcoming 8th graders is to not get stressed out! Zane feels he became a better student over the course of middle school. Ms. Bean had the biggest impact on Zane because she was always helping him! He can’t wait for playing sport and the culinary class in high school. Zane’s dream college is anywhere that he could play hockey – so he is thinking maybe in Canada somewhere. After college, Zane hopes to play hockey in the NHL. Something he does in his spare time is play hockey – he is proud of the fact that he is a hockey goalie! A lifetime goal Zane has for himself is to be in the NHL Hall of fame one day!
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This is Chapel, described as charming by Ms. Wood, says he loved getting to be with all his friends while in middle school. He has the nickname Chap Chap that his friends gave him and he isn't sure why that even came about. His favorite memory from 8th grade was the South Ga trip because he got to hang out with his friends, see cool places, and have fun on his birthday. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to work hard and don't slack off. The biggest thing that Chapel changed from 6th grade is his height. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Chapel was Ms. K. Wood. He says that she has always been so supportive of him and always helped him no matter what he was going through and made such a big impact on his middle school experience. Most importantly though he says Ms. Wood put up with him. Chapel's dream college is University of North Carolina. The quote Chapel lives by is, "do unto others as you would have done unto yourself." Something he is proud of is that he volunteers at church. He hopes that once he graduates college he can become a pastor! One thing he hopes to accomplish in life is to play lacrosse at UNC.
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Dhanvin's favorite thing in middle school was the teachers, he said they were great! Dr. Oravetz describes Dhanvin as a progressive student that will do great things in the world. His favorite thing from 8th grade was the South Georgia trip. He loved being able to see a new place with all of his friends. His advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not stress, you will figure it out soon enough. He feels the biggest change for him from 6th grade to now was his ability to handle time management. In high school he is looking forward to his freedom in classes. His dream college is Harvard Medical School. His favorite quote is, "you were born unique...don’t buy a copy." The teacher that had the biggest impact on him was Mrs. Pariseau because she made learning intuitive without giving us loads of worksheets. One thing he loves that not many people even really know about is robotics. If he got a truck full of chocolate he would donate some, eat some, and sell some. He is unique in which he plays the piano. He wants to accomplish being a doctor and start his own pediatrician practice so that he can help kids in our world!
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Katherine, also known as Ivy, is described as motivated by Ms. King. She really enjoyed making new friends in every class that she had in middle school. She loved the South Georgia trip in 8th grade. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to not procrastinate and always finish your work. Ivy feels her personality has change the most since 6th grade. Ivy loved the band trip to Universal because she faced her fear of roller coasters! Mrs. Weaver had the biggest impact on Ivy because she taught her learning could be fun! She can’t wait to make new friends in high school. Ivy hopes to attend Stanford University. After graduating, she would love to travel the world. Something Ivy does in her spare time is ballet and painting. One thing she hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to finally do a solo in New York!
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Nya, described as athletic and sweet by her teachers, says her favorite thing from middle school was the friendships she built over the years. Nya’s favorite memory from 8th grade was the Black History Month Assembly they had at school. Her advice to upcoming 8th graders is to never get up even if you get really stressed out. Nya’s mindset has been the biggest change since 6th grade. Nya loved the South Georgia trip because she got to see all the cool sites. Not only that but the dance was the best part down there. A quote by Michael Jordan that Nya lives her life by is, “some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and other make it happen.” Ms. Weaver had the biggest impact on Nya in middle school because she would always help students no matter if she taught them or not. She always gave you someone to talk to about anything, not just school related topics, and she always made sure everyone was good. Nya looks forward to playing basketball in high school. She hopes to attend South Carolina for college. After graduating, she hopes to buy a house. Something unique about Nya is that she likes to collect shoes. One thing Nya hopes to accomplish in her lifetime is to play basketball at a pro level.
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Olivia described as super creative by Senora Narasimhan, is an 8th grader at the Webb. Olivia's favorite thing from middle school was the friends she made. Her favorite memory from middle school was the Orlando music trip. The Orlando Trip was also Olivia's favorite field trip from middle school, because of the bonding experience. Olivia's upcoming advice for 8th graders is to make sure you have good study habits now or you will end up in a tight spot. Ms. Moran made the biggest impact on Olivia during middle school because of her easygoing personality. Olivia looks forward to high school because of the many more opportunities and more friends. If Olivia had a truck full of Hershey's she would drive to the nearest food bank. Olivia isn't quite sure which college she wants to attend as of yet but she does know that she wants to go! When she gets out of college she hopes to do something involving art. Art is a passion for Olivia.