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Seniors of CPS: Chris Chang
Interview conducted by Jessie H. November 13th, 2025, the rain sprinkles down as Chris and I find a dry bench in front of the Student Commons…The interview begins. Jessie: Hi Chris, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview! Chris: Thank you. Jessie: We’re gonna start with some rapid-fire questions and then go on to some longer response ones. First, go-to karaoke song? Chris: Ooh…uh, maybe “Wonderwall”? I’m not sure. Jessie: Hmm, I don’t think I’ve heard of that one. Wh
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Anika Sherer
Interview conducted by Jessie H. '28 It’s a cloudy afternoon on November 11th, 2025. Anika and I take a seat…It’s 3:24 PM, and the interview begins. Jessie: Hey Anika, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview! Anika: Hi Jessie! Jessie: Okay, so first we’re going to start with some rapid-fire questions, and then we’ll move into the longer-response ones. Anika: Okay, sounds good! Jessie: Favorite Trader Joe’s snack? Anika: Probably the meringues…you know, like the vani
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Irene Moore
Interview conducted by Surina P. '27 It’s a chilly day on Monday, December 1, 2025. I meet Irene in A1, the freshman english room. It’s 11:47AM and the interview begins. Surina: Hey Irene! Irene: Hey Surina! Surina: Are you ready to get this interview underway? Irene: Heck yeah! Surina: Alright. We’re going to start with some rapid fire questions. First, what's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Irene: I like the chocolate oranges that they have in the winter. Those are v
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Kate Mikami
Interview conducted by Elsa Chun '28 Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 11:27 AM Elsa: Okay, I'm gonna start the interview. I'm gonna start with the rapid fire questions: Favorite Trader Joe snack? Kate: I would say the chocolate dunkers, you know, like the long cookies. Elsa: Alright, Freshman physics or Asian worlds? Kate: Asian worlds. Elsa: Gym deck or student commons? Kate: commons. Elsa : Go-to karaoke song? Kate: Oh, I forgot this was on the list of questions. Um, probably
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Noémie Nguyen
Interview conducted by Elsa Chun '28 Monday, November the 27th, 2025 at 11:32AM Elsa : Okay, let's start the interview. I'm gonna start with the rapid fire questions. Okay, so Favorite Trader Joe snack? Noemie : Scandinavian swimmers. But like the, what is it called? Wait, hold on , the sour kind. Elsa : Oh, I just had those. Those are really good. Noemie : They’re SO good! I couldn't remember what it was [laughs]. Elsa : Freshman physics or Asian worlds? Noemie : Asian worl
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Agape Duewa
Interview conducted by Jessie H. '28 It’s a sunny afternoon on November 4th, 2025. Agape and I sit on a bench next to the Admissions Office…The interview begins. Jessie: Hi Agape, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview! We’re gonna start with some rapid-fire questions and then move on to some longer-response ones. Ready? Agape: Yep! Jessie: Okay! Favorite Trader Joe’s snack ? Agape: Oooh, I really like their rice cracker mix…like, I don’t know exactly what they’re call
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Daniella Starr
Interview conducted by Jessie H. '28 Daniella (right) with Anton (left) & Deirdre (middle) Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. I find Daniella during lunch & we sit down on a bench in the courtyard…The interview begins. Jessie: Hi Daniella, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview! We’re going to start with some rapid-fire questions and then transition to some longer-response ones. Jessie: First up, Gym Deck or Student Commons? Daniella: Student Commons, yeah. Jessie: Favorit
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Claire von Metzsch
Interview conducted by Emnet T. '27 November 18, 2025 Emnet: So first, we're going to start with some rapid-fire questions. What's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Claire: I've got to say Scandinavian swimmers. Emnet Oh, those are mine too. Freshman, physics or Asian worlds? Claire: Physics. Emnet: Yeah, why physics? Claire: I just thought it was super fun, good problem-solving skills. Emnet: Okay. Gym deck or student commons? Claire: Student Commons. Emnet: Okay,
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Devin LeBlanc
Interview conducted by Jessie H. '28 Devin on a hike senior year It’s November 21st, 2025. Devin and I meet on the Music Lawn and take a seat…The interview begins. Jessie: Hi Devin, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview! We’re going to start with some rapid-fire questions and then move into some longer-response ones. Ready? Devin: Yeah, of course. Jessie: Freshman physics or Asian Worlds? Devin: Asian Worlds. Jessie: Okay. Go-to karaoke song? Devin: Uh…any white gi
Dec 19, 2025
Seniors of CPS: Bethany Zhao
Interview conducted by Elsa Chun '28 Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 3:20 PM. Bethany: I remember when Samana used to do this. Elsa : She did it with me last year! Okay, I have some rapid fire questions. Favorite Trader Joe snack? Bethany : Maybe those cookie bars, like the really long ones. Elsa : The dunkers? Bethany : Yes! If I didn't have self control, I'd eat the whole thing. Elsa : Freshman physics or Asian worlds? Bethany : Asian worlds. Elsa : Gym deck or Student Com
Dec 19, 2025
Seniors of CPS: Camille Wagner
Interview conducted by Emnet T. '27 November 17, 2025 Emnet: Okay, perfect. So I'm going to start off with rapid-fire questions. Camille: Okay. Emnet: First, what's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Camille: Probably the mini candy cane meringues. Those are really yummy. Emnet: I don't think I've ever had that, but that sounds really cool! Okay, freshman physics or Asian worlds? Camille: Asian worlds. Emnet: Really? Why? Camille: I had Ms. Gumbert, and she was a really a
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Athena Arndt
Interview conducted by Elsa Chun '28 Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 11:49 AM. Elsa: I'm gonna start it. Okay, so I'm going to start with the rapid fire questions, so you can answer these quickly. Favorite Trader Joe snack? Athena: Those little peanut butter cups. [Bell rings] Athena: Those little peanut butter cups, and they're really good if you freeze them. Elsa: Oh, I haven't tried that. Freshman physics or Asian worlds? Athena: I was a transfer student… Elsa: Hypot
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Anton Michlmayr
Interview conducted by Elsa Chun '28 Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 11:41 AM. For context, I approached a group of seniors during X-block to see if any of them would like to be interviewed. Anton volunteered, but requested we stay with his group of friends, claiming that they would be quiet. Elsa : Okay, I'm gonna start the recording so your friends better be quiet. I'm gonna start the rapid fire questions. Anton : Okay. Elsa: Favorite Trader Joe snack? Anton : Uhhhh. Uhhhh.
Dec 19, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Hana Alhamadsheh
Interview conducted by Surina P. '27 11:38AM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Surina: Hey Hana, how are you? Hana: I'm good Surina. How are you? Surina: I'm doing pretty well. Are you ready to get started on your interview? Hana: Yeah, let’s get started. Surina: Okay, so we're gonna start with rapid Fire Questions. First, what's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Hana: I'd say kind of an underground Trader Joe's snack that I like is the popcorn with the herbs and spices, be
Oct 31, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Daphne Green
Interview conducted by Jessie H. It’s a nice afternoon on October 22nd, 2025. Daphne and I share a bench in the courtyard…It’s 3:24 PM, and the interview begins. Jessie: Hey Daphne, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview! Daphne: Hi Jessie! Jessie: Okay, so first we’re going to start with some rapid-fire questions… Favorite Trader Joe’s snack? Daphne: Um…Triple ginger snap cookies, the bucket ones. Jessie: I see a lot of those at our [tennis] games. Daphne & Jessie
Oct 31, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Ari Bahat
Interview conducted by Emnet T. October 16, 2025 Emnet: Okay, so let’s start the interview with some rapid-fire questions! So first, what is your favorite Trader Joe’s snack? Ari: That’s a good question. Taki’s, I like the off-brand ones. Emnet: Ok! Freshman physics or Asian Worlds? Ari: Freshman physics, definitely. Emnet: Oh, nice, why? Ari: I enjoyed it. I had it with Emil Ma, and that was a great class. I remember that for my egg drop, it worked perfectly, and then I had
Oct 31, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Ella W.
Interview conducted by Eileen H. Eileen : Hi, Ella. Welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview. How are you doing today? Ella : I'm doing...
Feb 28, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Eileen H.
Interview conducted by Samana S. Samana : Hi Eileen! Welcome to your Seniors of CPS Interview! How are you doing today? Eileen: I’m doing...
Feb 28, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Carys K.
Interview conducted by Elsa C. Wednesday, January 22, 12:24 AM. I find Carys in the courtyard at lunch, 10 minutes before the bell rings....
Feb 28, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Caetano dF.
Interview conducted by Eileen H. Eileen: Hey Caetano, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview! How are you doing today? Caetano: I'm...
Feb 28, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Bernice A.
Interview conducted by Eileen H. Eileen : Hi Bernice, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview. How are you doing? Bernice : Hi Eileen,...
Feb 28, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Beatrice J.
Interview conducted by Eileen H. Eileen: Is it recording? It's recording! Hi, Beatrice. Welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview. How...
Feb 28, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Adam S.
Interview conducted by Wells R. Wells: Hey Adam! Adam: ‘Sup Wells: First we’re just gonna start with some quick, rapid-fire questions to...
Feb 28, 2025


Seniors of CPS: Aanya S.
Interview conducted by Eileen H. Eileen: Hi Aanya, welcome to your Seniors of CPS interview. Aanya: Thank you. Eileen: We’re gonna...
Feb 28, 2025
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