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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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