Interview conducted by Surina P. '27 There’s a slight drizzle when I meet Marcus after assembly in the courtyard on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. It’s 11:43 AM,  and the interview begins.  Surina: Hey Marcus, ready for your Seniors of CPS interview?  Marcus: I'm always ready.  Surina: Awesome! Okay, let's start with some rapid-fire questions. First, what's the best Halloween candy?  Marcus: Best Halloween candy. I'm not a huge candy person, but I'd say that Sour Patch Kids ha

Interview conducted by Elsa Chun, ‘28 Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 2:04 pm Elsa:  I'm going to start with the rapid fire questions. You can answer these pretty quickly. Elsa: Favorite Trader Joe’s snack? Desiree:  Dark-chocolate-covered pretzels. Elsa: Freshman Physics or Asian Worlds? Desiree:  Freshman Physics. Elsa: Gym deck or student commons? Desiree:  Gym deck. Elsa: Go-to karaoke song? Desiree:  Oh god, I don't know if I have one. Elsa:  We can come back. Desiree:  Okay.  El

Interview conducted by Emnet T. '27 February 5, 2026  Emnet: Okay, so we're going to start off with some rapid-fire questions, but what's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Levi: The mini ice cream sandwiches. Emnet:  I actually really like those too. Okay, freshman physics or Asian Worlds? Levi:  Asian Worlds. Emnet: Any reason why? Levi:  I was terrible at physics. That's about it. Emnet:  That's real. Gym deck or Student Commons? Levi:  Student Commons, but I don't like tha

Interview conducted by Emnet T. January 29, 2026 Emnet: Okay, so we're going to start off with rapid-fire questions. Kobi:  Sounds good. Emnet:  So, what is your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Kobi:  I actually had the dark-chocolate-covered cherries today. Because in advisory, they took us down to College, yeah. Emnet:  I don't think I've ever had those. I keep getting recommendations from these interviews. Kobi:  Yeah, you should definitely try those. Emnet:  Okay, Freshman P

Interview conducted by Emnet T. January 22, 2026 Emnet:  So, Hoda, how are you today?  Hoda: I'm good. How are you?  Emnet: I'm pretty good.   We're gonna start with rapid-fire questions. So the first question is, what's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Hoda:  I'd have to say the Power Berries because, like, I could eat fistfuls of them, and honestly I don't feel too guilty about it because they make you feel powerful, you know. Power Berries! Emnet:  I don't think I've actu

Interview conducted by Surina P. '27 It’s a pleasant afternoon on Friday, February 6, 2026. Sophia meets me by the Sculpture Garden. It’s 12:19PM and the interview begins.  Surina: Hey, Sophia! Ready for your Seniors of CPS interview?  Sophia: Yeah!  Surina: Awesome, let's start with some rapid-fire questions. First, what's your go-to karaoke song?  Sophia: Oh, okay, I don't do karaoke often, but I would say “Grenade” by Bruno Mars. Surina: Nice. What's one thing you regret s

Interview conducted by Emnet T. February 5, 2026 Emnet: Okay, we're gonna start off with rapid fire questions. What's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Inez: The potato chips that come in a can, like Pringles.  Emnet:  I've never had those.  Inez: They're really good. They taste like Pringles except I can gaslight myself into thinking they're healthier and they're really, really good, and it’s a huge can. You should try them. Emnet:  I'm actually not a big Pringles fan, but I

Interview conducted by Surina Pugh I meet Magnolia after school in the courtyard on Friday, December 12, 2025. It’s 3:48PM,  and the interview begins.  Surina: Hi, Magnolia. Ready to get started on this interview? Magnolia:  I'm ready.  Surina: Okay, we're gonna start off with some rapid-fire questions. First, what's your favorite Trader Joe's snack? Magnolia: I like the little star-shaped cookies. Surina: Ooh, those are good. Next: what is your favorite way to spend a rainy

Interview conducted by Surina P. '27 I meet Sean at lunch in the courtyard on Thursday, February 5, 2026. It’s  12:25PM, and the interview begins.  Surina: Hey, Sean, you ready for your seniors of CPS interview? Sean: Oh, definitely. Let's get going, Surina. I'm excited for this! Surina: Great, let's start with some rapid-fire questions. First, is a hot dog a sandwich? Sean: Is a hot dog a sandwich? [pauses] Who cares? I like hot dogs though, they're pretty good. Surina: What