“I enjoy writing, painting and volunteering. My favorite painting was when I did a beach scene with a couple on the beach. I found it when I was scrolling through Pinterest. I enjoy painting because it makes me feel relaxed and brings me peace. I have always looked up to my sister who is much better at painting than me. I started painting in about 7th grade and just fell in love with it. I normally do it in the summer because it’s just so calming and relaxing. I paint with acrylic paint, I don’t like the way the other paints are so thin.” -junior Ariana Papcun