There is a weight room on the southeast side of the third floor that is a little secluded from the other classrooms. You have to turn the corner if you’re coming from the southwest side and walk a little bit before you can get to the entrance. But the weight room is hardly important to me. Instead, I value the little portion right outside the room. Compared to the whole school which has a swimming pool, three weight rooms,...

From what frequent activity do you derive your greatest joy? Why is this activity meaningful to you, and how does it shape your perspective on life?

I’m barely a skilled dancer. My technique isn’t great, I’m not as slender as most dancers, and I can barely remember my routines. However, dancing makes me happy and teaches me a lot about living a healthier life. When I was younger, I was given the opportunity to take ballet classes, but I always thought it was stupid and too “girly” for me. As I grew up, I regretted not taking dance classes. My sister had begun...