Humans of SLA Beeber: Ms Pamler

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Question: What is your earliest memory?

Answer: One of my earliest memories is growing up in Virginia on a tobacco farm and enjoying running around the farm and being able to enjoy all the fruits and vegetables I wanted from the garden.


Question: What is one of the most important lessons you have learned in life?

Answer: Wow. Do onto others as others as you would have others do on to you I think for me being a people person has been a very valuable lesson for me. Being kind to people even when people are not kind to me and forgiving people easily and right away which is not always easy but I get there.  


Question: If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

Answer: I think it would be to the Caribbeans and it would be for pure pleasure of lying on the beach sipping on strawberry daiquiris and earning income from some form of business venture while lying on the beach.  
Interview

Humans of SLA@Beeber: Ms. Sinea


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“Ms. Sinea, what’s the proudest moment of your life?”

“The proudest moment of my life . . . Uhm, does it have to be something that has already happened or can it be something that’s coming up?”
“Either. Whatever one you prefer.”
“Okay, so, it hasn't happened yet, but I will graduate in about . . . five weeks now. Graduating from Ursinus College with a bachelor's of arts in English and an English language arts teaching certification.”
“Awesome!”
“I think, when I across that stage and they say my name and hand me my diploma, that will be the proudest moment of my life . . . so far.”

“About the teaching degree, why do you teach?”
“Uhm, so, when I was in high school, I had a really great English teacher. As you know, I went to SLA center city and he really inspired me to do something in my life where I can affect other people. And I think that, with teaching, each year you’re responsible, you know, for a hundred or so students and you have a hundred or so minds to mold into whatever you want to mold them into or what you want to make them.  And I think teachers that have an immense influence on the students they serve. Like, whether or not you think of it, students look up to teachers in some way. . . And as an English teacher, the things that you teach--- the prompts you give, the books that you teach-- that can affect a student for the rest of their life. I say that, because it’s happened to me with different books that I’ve read or different assignments that I’ve had. It’s really affected me in the long run. And I think that I wanted to do a job where I could wake up every morning and not be dreading going to work- where I could have weekends off and still enjoy my job. I think if you have to come to work for years, you might as well enjoy it. So far, I’m enjoying it and I think I chose the right job for me.”

“Is there anything you wish you would have done earlier? Or maybe [have done] at all?”
“I wish that. . . . There’s this quote that says, ‘our deepest fear isn’t that we’re inadequate; it’s that we’re powerful beyond measure.’ I wish I would have learned that earlier on. In my younger years, I was shy and afraid to step out there and really show who I was. It hindered me a bit. I think I could have stepped out and made a debut a little earlier in life, because I know I was capable, but I let other people’s perception of me-- and being afraid of people’s perception of me-- prevent me from being great. I could have been great earlier on instead of waiting until I was comfortable.”

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The Humans of SLA Beeber: Cameron Lockett

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“Uhm, like Christmas morning because I like the idea of Christmas and being with my family.”


Who do you look up to? Why do you look up to this person?

“Who do I look up to? I don’t really look up to anyone, um my sister because she raised me.”


Do you believe that you are an inspiration to someone? Why?

“Yeah, I don’t know. It just a feeling that you get.”

Humans of SLA beeber; Zykai

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Question #1:

Me: Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?


Zykai: “The biggest influence in my life has to be my mother, my mother has gone through a lot and back with her surgeries and dealing with a family would really didn’t really care if she survived in life. She went through her father leaving her and disowning her."


Question #2:


Me: What was the most memorable moment of your life?


Zykai: “The most memorable year was 6th grade, that was the year one of my friends kissed the teacher, we never told anyone.”



Question #3


Me: How would you like to be remembered?


Zykai: “I would like to be remembered as the weird (good way), loveable, kind, funny kid that was friends with almost everyone and didn't hate anyone. Just the guy who lived life

to the fullest.”


Humans of SLA Beeber: Andrea

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If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

“I would love to travel to Italy because I’m Italian and I have never been to Italy before, and I would love to see the country.”


Tell me a story about your name.

“My, ooh, that’s a long story, actually my name was chosen out of a hat. So, there was four names chosen for me, if I was, um, because back then when I was born, because I’m really old, um, they didn’t know if if I was gonna be a boy or a girl. So, it was your Memom’s birthday, so everyone said ‘What are you going to name the baby, if it’s a boy or a girl?’ and they had no idea, and my mom and dad didn’t know. So everyone in our family chose a name, and my two brothers, your two uncles, Memom, and your grandpop, and they all chose a name, and it would have either of been Melony, Adrian, Andrea, or Susan. So Andrea was picked out of a hat on a little piece of paper three times. That’s how I was named.”


What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?

“The most important lessons I’ve learned in life is to be yourself, be confident in what you can do, and don’t let anyone...put you down. Just be true to yourself.”


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Humans of SLA; Mrs. Landman

  1. Who plays an inspirational role in your life?

My parent are definitely really inspirational part of my life. They’ve taught me how to work hard, how to be kind, and how to be there for other people.

  1. if you could dream of a perfect day, what would be included?

I think my perfect day would include nature, a nice hike with some water to dive in to, and a picnic.

  1. How would you like to be remembered?

I would just like to be remembered.

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Humans of SLA Beeber; Mr. Hussey

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Question #1: What’s your earliest memory?

Answer: “Um, earliest memory, wow, the earliest one I could think of that I remember like vividly was being in, ah, like preschool, like really, really young school, and they were projecting a movie on the wall, and it was like a superman thing flying around, and everyone had to like fly around the superman, and I ended up getting dizzy and sick from doing it.  That was one of my earliest memories. I was probably like 4 at the time, 3 or 4.”

Question #3: Describe your perfect day.

Answer: “Perfect day, uh, get up early and, uh, go to the Italian market in Philadelphia, get a whole bunch of stuff that I want to cook that day, bring it back and I would probably get a nice, uh, big piece of pork or beef, and I would use a smoker, and I would do like a slow cook for like 8 hours and then I would sit outside and read a book for that entire time.  That’s like an ideal day for me right there.  And at the end, of course, have friends over and enjoy the meal.”

Question #5: What does your future hold?

Answer: “My future would be figuring out how to be a better teacher at SLA, because there is a lot of work that goes into doing it, and everyday it’s either a good day or a bad day, and I try to like stop having as many bad days, and keep on having more of the good days.  That’s what I want to do, and maybe I’ll get good enough that I could try to teach somebody else how to do it as well, that would probably be what I want to push for.”

Humans of SLA; Makyle

Question Asked: What is one word that you can use to describe yourself? 
Answer: Makyle said "he would describe himself as kind". 

Question Asked: if you could dream of a perfect day, what would be included?  

Answer: Makyle's perfect day would be "

perfect food, video games and sports, favorite movie, hangout with my favorite person."

Question Asked: What are you proudest of in your life?

 Answer: He is most proud of keeping good grades throughout years of school.


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Humans of SLA Beeber: Wayne



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  1. Q: What's the most regrettable thing you've ever done?

A. "Most regrettable thing I've ever done was going to Overbrook High School because my behavior wasn't that good, that's the most regrettable thing I've ever did.

2. Q: What do you care about? Why do you care about it?

A. "I care about it (Going to Overbrook High School) because I went to a bad school and the people are crazy over there, and I was thinking that I need to leave, and then Mr. Johnson came and got me, and my situation got better.

3. Q: What is one thing that has changed your life the most?

A. SLA. SLA changed my life man, because I went to Northeast, and I went to my old hood, but SLA changed me, so yeah, I'll say that SLA changed my life the most."

Humans of SLA Beeber: David Baker


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Transcript 


Question 1:
Me: What is the most important thing in your life? School, grades, video games?


David: Family is always the most important thing... Ya know?


Me: Family! Seems like you love your family?


David: Who doesn't!



Question 2:

Me: What do you think people see, when they see you?


David: I think they see a nice, handsome guy, ummm...yeah...Smart!



Question 3:

Me: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  


David: I see myself in the LCS, which is League of Legends Champion Series.


Me: Will you make a good living....have a big house?


David: I will be in a big house with my Gucci Belt….hahahahha!



Humans of SLA Beeber: Syed's Mom


Syed; How do you describe a family?

Mom: "I believe that a family should have people that always support each other."


Syed: What do you think is most important to you?

Mom:"My children ,especially you and your brother, are very essential to my life. Without the two of you, my life would incomplete. The two of you are very supportive to me."

Humans of SLA Beeber :Brandon

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A:Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 20 years?


B:In 10 years i see myself leaving the air force then in 20 years i see myself with a family of my own.


A:What are you proudest of in your life?


BI am the most proudest of just making it through school.

What was the proudest moment of your life?

The proudest moment will be crossing the line at Broad Street


A: Yeah I can’t wait either

B:It’s gonna be great


A:Describe your perfect day?


B:Just chilling with friends and having fun.


A:The little moments seem to bring the most joy.


A:What was the happiest moment of your life?


B:The happiest moment in my life was when i first meet my dad as a little boy.


A: Okay.Thanks for the interview bro.


Humans of SLA Beeber: Jaycob

• What is your earliest memory?

Walking through hedges in Costa and eating at this weird restaurant in Costa Rica when I was about 2. The hedges were big and in different shapes. The restaurant was also different than any other I have been to, there were iguanas walking around on the floor and you could feed them some of the food that you were eating if you wanted to.

• Whatʼs the most exciting thing youʼve done?

Gone to smash bros tournament. Everyone there is united by a game and there is a sense of unity in the community which I really like.

• What are the most important lessons youʼve learned in life?

Not everything will be the way you want it to be. There are many times that I want something that I can’t have or something that I want to do that I can’t and it sucks. That’s the most important lesson for me because I always remember past occasions where I notice that I can’t get everything that I want.


Humans of SLA Beeber: Abdul


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  • B: Where did you grow up and did you like the place?

    A: I was born In West Philly, but I was mostly raised in South West.I did like the place because I made friends really fast and I lived around or within close proximity of family.

  • B: OK cool if you could have anything you want in the world what would it be?

    A: I would want to control an element like wind or fire.Maybe even water.I would want to be super smart and have photographic memory.

     

  • B: ha ha, ok that’s cool umm my next question is somewhat personal so u don't have to answer it. How was your relationship with your parents?   

    A: My relationship with my parents is ok.I don’t really spend time with them, but when I do we can play and laugh.It’s ok I guess.

Humans of SLA Beeber: Zahnyah

  1. How do you fit into society? I feel as if in Society I’m really unique I’m not like any other girl I know like me and my associates we have so many commonalities but everyone has a different perspective on life and I just look at things differently opposed to them.
  2. What is your favorite memory in life? You know what to be honest with you I haven’t had my favorite memory yet and I’m not complaining whatever it is It will be something to remember for the rest of my life.
  3. What’s the story on your name? I got my name because my mom had to find something that had a significant meaning and went well with my last name which is Hartzog so Zahnyah Hartzog had a nice ring to it and she just stuck with it my name is me.
  4. What do you want to be in life? When I get older I will be a chemist coming out of MIT and I want to have my own business which would be Z incorporated.  
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Humans of SLA Beeber: Cyrus

Brandon Miranda

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Question: What is the most exciting thing you've done?

Answer: "Eat pancakes."

Question: What are you proudest of in your life?

Answer: "Me."

Question: How would you like to be remembered?

Answer: "Just remember me as me."


People Of SLA@Beeber: Jame Xayasomloth

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Small Background:


Jame is a 16 year old gentlemen that is Thai and Lao. Jame aswell lives in Philadelphia and attends the school of Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, as a sophomore. He claims to be a “Foodie” and likes to be active and play things like a variety of sports.


Having said that here is an Interview:

Script:

Migdalia Ocasio (M)- Interviewer

Jame Xayasomloth (J)- Interviewee

M- OK so do you want to Introduce yourself?

J- I’m Jame Xayasomloth

M- I’m not going to say that OK, so um we are going to start in the past, What would you say is your best childhood Memory?

J- My best childhood memory was when i was in six flags. It was a family vacation. Um. It was the first time i had gotten in a roller-coaster and it will be the last time.

M- Why?

J- Because i was afraid. and it gave me that sensation in your chest that i didn't like.

M- So you never want to ride another roller-coaster again?

J- No, no I'm done.

M-Can you elaborate on the fact that you went to six flags. Why was it your best childhood memory?

J- Because that was actually the first time that we as a family, a whole family had did something together and gave us a chance, you know, to reunite and you know to meet up with each other and catch up with each other, yea.

M- Is there any other reason?

J- Um, not really, no.

M- OK um so now lets do the present i got to open this paper up, what are you most proud of?

J- I am most proud of being Lao, Thai and American.

M- OK why?

J- Why because i have the best of both worlds.worlds. I'm.. at the same time I’m american so i get to experience that life and then My, my,uh My parents background being Lao and Thai I get to experience that part two.

M- Is that all you want to say?

J- Uh, yea

M- Yea okay so um so now were going to go the future and What are some of your major goals?

J- Um one I’d like to be a mechanic. Two I’d like to be an engineer. Um I’m a hands on person. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty. You know to experience new things. Like and my family we have like a whole line of mechanics. My uncle is a mechanic, my cousin, you know my grand-pop. So i just wanna carry on the tradition of being a mechanic.

M- Okay, so is there any last things you want to say i don’t know elaborate on something that you probably didn't elaborate on?

J- Um no not really.

M-  Alright Oh och, BYE BYE!!!!

Here is the Audio. Play It!!


Humans of SLA Beeber: Grandma James

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Brandon: How was your childhood growing up in the South?

Grandma James: Well i had pretty decent childhood, my father was in the military so we did a little traveling with my father overseas and visited different military bases in the United State. I didn’t really experience the racial part because the bases were integrated.  


B: What was the most exciting thing you’ve done?

G.J: The most exciting that i have done i should say is becoming a mother. It’s new, exciting seeing this little baby grow inside me and to she her born and then to see her grow into the woman she is today.


B: So did you like being a mother?

G.J: I enjoy being a mother i’m still a mother. Eh it get on my nerves you know a little frustrating sometimes but i enjoy being a mother. Now i am blessed to be a grandmother.


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Humans of SLA Beeber: Vernika

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1.What do you want to be in life as far as a person or career wise? Why?

"Well, in person I want to be a like, giver. Not so much receive because, a lot of people take stuff for granted when they receive something from people so I want to be someone that can help people a lot and be there for people. Career wise, I want to be the type of person that knows how to do things for themselves and knows how financially and everything and not have to depend on people."

2.As a person, what challenge in your life do you feel was the hardest to overcome and do you feel that is benefited you or negatively affected you?

"Okay, the challenge I think was the hardest to overcome was, when I was 8 I had to make a decision to stay and live with my dad in Virginia rather than stay with my mom who I've been growing up with for my whole life and I think that making that decision to stay with my mom benefited me because if I didn't I couldn't really tell where I would be at. I don't think I would be here and I think that had a lot of affect."

3. Is there anything in your life you would take back? If so, why?

"Something I would take is, I don't want to say who that person is but putting my trust in someone because you have to be delicate with stuff like that because sometimes people will take advantage of you because you really have to learn someone and learn who they are before you can actually say that you trust that person and put your trust in them."

Students of Sla: Ryan

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• What is your earliest memory?

My earliest memory is when i found out i was moving into the city. I didn't really know how to feel about this because I loved where we lived and I liked being able to run around and play in the fields but at the same time i thought the city would be exciting and that I would be able to make more friends and have more fun.

• Whatʼs the best thing about being a teenager? The worst?

The best thing about being a teenager is you’re starting to see and become who you are/will be in the future. The worst is you have a lot to deal with and you start to  have to figure how to fix most of your problems by yourself


• How would you like to be remembered?

I would like to be remembered as a person who loves his family and friends. Without family and friends you’re alone in this world and that is never a good thing.



Humans of SLA Beeber: Mya Bulgin

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  1. What was the happiest moment of your life? "This happiest moment of my life is when I won an all expense vacation to Hawaii. Was it fun? It was amazing. I stayed at a 5 star hotel, I ate amazing food, the people are nice, and I got 3,000 dollars to spend.
  2. What are the most important lessons you've learned in life? I learned...who your real friends are and how to be yourself even in the most darkest times. You might be ridiculed  about the things that you do, but you should just look up high and think to yourself that I'm the best that I can be. And do you think that you became the best that your can be right now? Well, not yet because I believe that I'm getting there.
  3. Tell me a story about your name. My mom named me after a famous poet named Maya Angelo because my mom loves Maya Angelo  and I love her as well. She changed it to spell " Mya" because she wants me to have originality. 

 

 

Dior Interviews Mya

Humans of SLA Beeber: Diamond Hannah

 
Interview with Diamond hannah 

Q1:Tell me a story of your name?

A1: "My mom told me she named me Diamond because diamonds are a girls best friend".

Q2: Whats the best thing about being a teenager? Whats the worst?

A2: The best thing about being a teenager is that I dont have to deal with the struggles of being an adult yet. The worst is that freedom that I dont have.

Q3: What are you proudest of most in life.

A3 " The thing I am proudest of most in life is being able to say I am a unique indivdual"

Humans of SLA Beeber: Kobe (James)

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1.What do you want to be in life as far as a person or career wise? Why?

“I just want to be someone that people look up to because I come from a place where no one really had nothing. I just want to be...I really don’t know. I want to be the best there is at computer engineering. I want Lovelace Inc. to the incorporation that everyone looks to.”

2. What is a habit you notice about yourself and where do you think it comes from?

“Being there for people you know, that s a habit I see. It comes from my mom you know, and I give her respect for that because she always there for me through everything, when I was younger, when I was a bad kid…”

3. As a person, what challenge in your life do you feel was the hardest to overcome and do you feel that is benefited you or negatively affected you?

“I would have to say being bullied and being the four-eyed in class, that was the hardest thing I could… That benefited me because look at me know.... I’m here…”


Humans of SLA: David

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transcript:

Define what you consider a close friend.

  • A close friend is someone who you can share close ideas and personal values with. They are someone who you can rely on when in need of help in dire or trivial times, and usually will request the same from you.


Do you have any close friends at SLA? If so what is it that makes you consider them a close friend?

  • I have a few close friends. I consider them as close friends because they share stuff with me, are often open and casual with me, help me, treat me well, and I am able to do the same with or for them.


Could you talk about one specifically?

  • One close friend that I have is uh..you.


What is that I do that makes you consider me as a close friend of yours?

  • For one, you have always been helpful whenever I’ve had a problem in doing something that has required your assistance, and we both share our views on many, various topics. At some point in time, I’m sure that you’ve told me something about yourself that you wouldn’t share with others, and we behave casually together daily.