Q&A with Jasmine V. about her life as an average high schooler

By Harper M.

Jasmine V. usually gets home from school with her mother, and they often talk about her day. When she gets home, she usually finds something to eat since she doesn’t eat most of her lunch. Jasmine also helps with chores around the house, as her brother usually works. After completing her chores, she spends time on her phone or watching TV. She has tried staying up until 10 or 11 p.m., but she often ends up falling asleep around 9. In other words, Jasmine V. is an average teenager, balancing school with other responsibilities. Let's see what else she had to say.

HM: What is your name?

JV: Jasmine Vazquez

HM: What grade are you in?

JV: 10th

HM: What is your favorite hobby outside of school?

JV: I like to draw and play games with my family.

HM: What is your favorite subject in school?

JV: English

HM: What sports do you play?

JV: I don’t play any sports, but I like volleyball.

HM: How long have you been in Lexington School District 2?

JV: My whole life.

HM: What’s one thing adults don’t understand about our generation?

JV: That we can understand things easily if we’re taught the right way.

HM: What is the most challenging aspect of your life?

JV: Probably waking up in the morning to go to school.

HM: Where do you see yourself in five years?

JV: Either a psychiatrist, pediatrician, or nurse.

HM: What is your favorite way of relaxing and destressing from school?

JV: I like to lay in my bed, put my headphones on, and listen to unreleased Juice WRLD.

HM: Who is your closest friend and how long have you been friends?

JV: My closest friends are Shey and Nayomi, and we’ve been friends since the beginning of middle school.

HM: What is your favorite sport to watch?

JV: Volleyball

HM: What do you do for fun?

JV: Hang out with my friends and family.

HM: What is your go-to meal when there is nothing else to eat?

JV: A regular ham and cheese sandwich.

HM: How many siblings do you have, and what are their ages and schools?

JV: I have two brothers. One is 19 and no longer in school, and the other is a junior at Airport High School.

Interviewing Jasmine was a fun and spontaneous experience. She answered every question quickly and thoughtfully, showing her personality and interests. From her love of drawing and family time to her future goals in healthcare, Jasmine demonstrates responsibility, ambition, and a fun, relaxed attitude. Overall, it was an enjoyable interview that offered a glimpse into her daily life and perspective as a high school student.