2020 Senior Survey
What was your greatest achievement in the last 12 years? Alexis Kobylarz: Getting into all 15 colleges that I applied to, from the west coast to the east coast. I transferred from CHS to Saint Mary my sophomore year because I wanted a smaller learning environment. That is where I met my fabulous math teacher, Mrs. Buckley. She has prepared me for more than just math and the college experience; she has taught me life skills that I will always remember. Overall, Mrs. Buckley was my steady rock throughout my three years there and helped me overcome many things, including the college application process. I originally applied to my top five schools, then more schools contacted me and I decided to apply to the ones that I liked what they had to offer. The west coast was always the dream, but ultimately it was not realistic. Due to the pandemic, I did not get to visit schools that I would have liked, but I had visited Stockton University and fell in love with it. I knew that I wanted to be near a beach and narrowed it down to staying in New Jersey. Stockton was my first choice in New Jersey and I will happily begin my college journey there in the fall. Jaden Fortuna: Being captain of the Clifton Hockey team, graduating, and starting college. Matthew Rodriguez: To grow out of my immaturity and reckless lifestyle to become a faithful man of God.
Nadir Ahmed: I skipped eighth grade due to my outstanding test scores. I walked into high school in Detroit and was overwhelmed. I am proud of my achievements and keep my head held high no matter the intimidation. I couldn’t have made my parents any happier. Destani Diaz: Believing in myself more.
Brandan Sanchez: Becoming who I am today.
Tirth Patel: Getting good grades throughout my classes. Ricky Dhar: Knowing that I am an able and smart individual. I’niah Mann: Making it to high school and now leaving. Salma Saheli: Making Honor Roll.
48
June 2020 • Cliftonmagazine.com
Rachel Vazquez: Singing in front of my peers. I’ve been singing all of my life and in second grade, I joined choir. It helped me get better at doing what I love and share my talent with others. I became more confident with myself, and I’m proud of that.
Liana Neumann: Being a two-year volleyball varsity captain, being on the Distinguished Honor Roll all four years, breaking a volleyball school record, and being a first generation college student. Mohammad Raza: Running Cross Country. I learned that I could push myself to run and reach levels that I never reached before. Given the right coaches and routines, you can work hard to do anything.
Anthony Zawrak: Being elected to a position on the Student Council since middle school. Being able to help both the community and the students of the schools will always be something that I will never forget.