Student of The Month Full Story

It was just a normal A day at Bowie High School when Kathleen Nguyen got a note calling her down to the office. Little did she know all her hard work was about to be recognized as Mr. Kane announces her as the 2015 April Student of The Month.

Kathleen worked very hard and her teachers wanted her to be recognized for her ambitiousness and leadership. The Student of The Month award displays just how hard working she is.

“It feels really exciting to be The Student of The Month but also very nerve racking because there’s a of pressure on me,” Nguyen said. She also received an award from our principle, Mr. Kane.

“I received a certificate and a $50 gift card,” Nguyen said. Kathleen was awarded this for many reasons.

“I worked very hard and never gave up,” she said. Kathleen has always been determined to get the best grades.

“I usually study for about 1-3 hours for quizzes and test,” she explains. On top of all the studying, Kathleen is in 2 clubs at Bowie.

“I’m in the National Honors Society and Key Club,” Nguyen said. Although these clubs make school more exciting there are more reasons why she likes coming to school.

“I definitely like seeing my friends on a day to day basis because I know that when high school ends I won’t see them as much,” she explains.  After high school Kathleen has her own goals in mind.

“My goals are to be more independent, go to a good college, and get my own job,” Nguyen said.

Student of the Month Story

Who -  Kathleen Nguyen

What -  became Student of the Month
When -  April 2015

Where - Bowie High School 

Why - she worked hard and her teachers and the principle recognized it

How - her mom received an email and then she got called down to the office to receive a certificate

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Learning how to Interview Step 1 - Assignment 2 / My First Interview

Assignment 2: Student of the Month

20 questions -
1) How does it feel to be Student of the Month?
It feels really exciting but also very nerve recking because there's a lot of pressure on me.
2) Were you surprised? Why or why not?
I was surprised because I don't have the best GPA or grades in the entire school.
3) How did you become Student of the Month?
I'm in a lot of clubs and do a lot of volunteer work.
4) What did you achieve to receive this title?
I worked very hard and never gave up.
5) Do you have good grades?
Yes, I have mostly straight A's. 
6) Are you taking Pre- AP classes?
Yes, I take pre-ap math, english, and geography.
7) Are you in any extra curricular activities? If so what are they?
I'm not in any extracurricular activities. 
8) What is your favorite class? Why?
My favorite class is geography because because the teacher grades easily and the work load isn't too bad.
9) How long do you take studying for quizzes and tests?
I usually study for about 1-3 hours.
10) How did you find out you're Student of the Month?
My mom received an email and I got called down to the office.
11) Are you in any clubs at Bowie? If so which ones?
I'm in NHS and Key Club.
12) What are your goals for the future?
My goals are to be more independent and get my own job.
13) What do you like most about school?
I definitely like seeing my friends on a day to day basis because I know that when high school ends I won't see them as much. 
14) Did you recieve anything for being Student of the Month?
I received a certificate and a $50 gift card.
15) On average, how many hours of homework do you have each night?
I have about 2-3 hours of homework each night. 
16) What time do you go to sleep each night?
I got to sleep between 12 and 1am. 
17) Do you take a LOTE? If so which one?
I take French 1 and plan on continuing it through high school. 
18) What is your least favorite thing about school?
Projects are my least favorite things about school because they are very time consuming which is especially hard in high school. 
19) What electives are you in?
I'm in photojournalism, band, french, and pre-drill.
20) What is your worst subject?
My worst subject is english because the stories we read are boring. 


I interviewed: Kathleen Nguyen 

Learning How to Interview Step 1 - School Uniforms

Assignment 1: School Uniforms

3 different sources - 

1) a teacher

2) Mr. Kane

3) a student leader

20 questions -
1) Do you think having uniforms is a good idea? Why or why not?
2) What are the pros of having uniforms?
3) What are the cons of having uniforms?
4) How do you think students will react to having uniforms?
5) Do you think having uniforms is taking away freedom of expression?
6) Will all grade levels be expected to wear these uniforms?
7) Why is this being enforced now?
8) How do you think parents will react to this?
9) Do the teachers agree with this new policy?
10) What will the uniforms look like?
11) Do parents/students have a say in this decision?
12) How will the dress code rules change now that there are uniforms?
13) Starting when will the uniforms be enforced?
14) How long has the idea been in place?
15) Do you think students will rebel against the new policy?
16) Would the staff also have to follow this policy?
17) What are the penalties of not wearing the uniforms?
18) What is the purpose of the uniform?
19) Will the uniforms be given to the students through the school or would you have to buy them?
20) Would piercing, hair color, etc. be against the new dress code? 

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