Young Scholar Stories

By Gormen Bellepu We celebrate Father’s Day to give recognition to our father. Father’s Day falls on June 15 this year. Dads do a lot. They cook, they clean and they do a lot and are big role models. On Father’s Day some people give their dads homemade cards and snacks. On Father’s Day I…

By Gormen Bellepu Mother’s Day to me is a time to celebrate women who have cared for me, protected me and loved me.  So, on Mother’s Day we give my mom gifts cards, chocolate and lots of other stuff. One year we gave my mom a super big card with her favorite chocolates, and she…

By Gormen Bellepu When I grow up, I want to be a lot of things. I want to be a nurse, a lawyer, and a professional soccer player. I want to be a nurse because I love helping people and making them feel better. Also, my mom and my sister are nurses, so it just…

By Gormen Bellepu/Young Scholar A day in the life of a sixth grader is pretty fun. In sixth grade, we get a lot more freedom than in elementary school, such as walking freely, not having assigned seats and more. I think that kind of helps with responsibility. The work is so much more different because…

By Gormen Bellepu/Young Scholar For 2025, I hope to do well in school, stay healthy, and be happy. I really hope I thrive in 2025 because I’ll be 13 years old this year, so I’m really excited and hope it’s a good year. I really want to go on a fun trip somewhere with my…