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Dancer, Science Fiction Connoisseur, and Brownsville Resident: Sanaii Coke

Dancer, Science Fiction Connoisseur, and Brownsville Resident: Sanaii Coke

by John Myers

By Jeffrey Wang For Sanaii, athleticism has always been a big part of her life, juggling three sports: track, dance, and volleyball. Dance has not only been a way to release stress at the end of the day, but also a way to network and make connections with her community.  Through her involvement in dance, […]

Brianna Sylvain: Constantly Learning

Brianna Sylvain: Constantly Learning

by John Myers

By Jojo Varughese Brianna is a Brooklyn-raised, charismatic, natural-born team member. Communication has been a skill and passion of hers for as long as she can remember. She utilizes these skills in her everyday activities; being a part of a competitive swim team, one of the head editors of her school newspaper, and being a […]

Alisa Uchaykina: A Girl with Many Talents

Alisa Uchaykina: A Girl with Many Talents

by John Myers

by Nazeeha Ahmed “Stepping out of your comfort zone is the most important thing you need to grow in life,” said Alisa Uchaykina, a 17-year-old Russian-Ukrainian immigrant who currently resides in Brooklyn. Even while just being in the early stages of her life, she has dipped her feet into a variety of passions, including script-writing, […]

The Creativity of Jeffrey Wang

The Creativity of Jeffrey Wang

by John Myers

By: Sanaii Coke Jeffrey Wang knows that creativity is an important quality to possess. At age five he was presented with the challenge of moving into a new home, essentially uprooting and relocating. He didn’t let this dampen his willingness to be curious and instead took it in stride. He was even able to take […]

Musical Explorer: A Profile of DJ Dehaney

Musical Explorer: A Profile of DJ Dehaney

by John Myers

By Vera Vislocky Music is a huge part of DJ Dehaney’s life, and always has been. Today, as a 15-year-old attending Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, she dedicates her time to playing the tenor saxophone and clarinet. In middle school she used music as a comfort, relating the sad lyrics to situations in […]

Finding Her Voice Through the Arts: Emily Batista’s Story

Finding Her Voice Through the Arts: Emily Batista’s Story

by John Myers

By Amanda Hungria On a crisp fall morning, Emily Batista was born. Her first-time Dominican parents sat happily with their daughter, swaddled cozily as her whole future awaited to unfold. Now, 16 years later, we awkwardly stare and giggle at each other through Zoom. Ready to uncover who she really is, I start with a […]

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