By: Reymon Carrasquillo
November 9, 2026
Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Kendall Lewis. Kendall describes herself as reliable, funny, and kind. She has attended school in Brooklyn since first grade and currently works at Raising Cane’s. In her free time, she enjoys cleaning, painting, and drawing. She is also involved in several school activities: Secretary of Key Club, member of Student Council, and a student liaison for the school and the Connecting and Belonging Commission. After graduation, Kendall plans to study law at Cleveland State University or become certified as a 911 operator.
Q: What is something you’re proud of for overcoming?
A: “My own insecurities. I was bullied for a slew of reasons when I was younger, but now, I am aware of my accomplishments and how they’ve curated my personality and morals. I just don’t worry as much.”
Q: What is something you learned in high school that wasn’t taught in a classroom?
A: “I learned that a grindset is effective but very lonely. There has to be a mix of both, and that mix is different for everyone.”
Q: If you could switch lives with any teacher for a day, who would it be?
A: “I would choose Mrs. Becker. She is an icon in my life, and I wish I had her patience.”
Q: What place would you love to travel to?
A: “Chillicothe (Ohio) just so I can see my brother one last time before he joins the Marines.”
Q: What class did you enjoy more than you expected?
A: “AP Psychology but I kinda owe that to Mr. Rosenberger.”
Q: What is one piece of advice that you would give to underclassmen?
A: “Please take your education seriously. Never sacrifice knowledge for convenience or laziness. Uninformed people are the easiest to trick and persuade, especially on a mass scale.”
Q: What is a random fact about yourself that most people don’t know?
A: “I loathe lemon-flavored anything.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration and/or influence?
A: “It would have to be Mrs. Huang, 黄老师. She pushes me to work harder and be better. She took the time to consider all of my options all four years that I’ve taken her classes.”
Thank you for your participation in this week’s Senior Spotlight, Kendall. Good luck with your future plans, whether that means studying law at Cleveland State University or becoming a 911 operator. We wish you the best in all of the exciting opportunities ahead.
