November Student Q+A – Ariel Stern ’11
The Q+A – one student, one teacher, each month. This month we sat down with senior Ariel Stern.
Common misconception about me:
That I’m a back to back Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.
Most creative gift, given or received:
Checks for my Bar-Mitzvah.
Movie you’ve seen most:
What a Girl Wants– Amanda Bynes was undeniably robbed of an Oscar.
Book you’ve read the most:
The Giver.
One thing I can’t live without:
Rutabagas.
What you wanted to be at age 10:
Neuroendocrinologist or Sandwich Artist.
Favorite gadget:
Brookstone back massager.
Teacher pet peeve:
When teachers imagine that their own class is the only class I’m taking.
Procrastination technique:
Binging on Vicki’s Lunchbox.
Student hobby:
Imitating teacher accents- I can’t wait for the Senior Purim Shpiel.
Favorite thing about being a senior:
College applications by a mile.
Movie star you wish you could take to prom:
Gabourey Sidibe.
Topic you love but wouldn’t talk about in a college interview:
Why affirmative action is a failure.
Favorite classes you’ve taken at Milken:
AP Calculus BC with the Funsies Crew and AP Physics- ooooooooo it’s sooooo easy!
Funniest Hebrew word:
Neta.
Most memorable learning experience:
Going to the Norton Simon Museum for Tiyullim Week.
Most purchased item in Student Store:
Wouldn’t know… even the vending machines have more of a selection.
Favorite Milken Trend:
Grade Shabbatons.
Most beloved/interesting item in your school bag:
My daily Trail Mix Snack Pack from Costco.
Have any suggestions for the Q+A? Contact Leigh Jacobson at [email protected]