Issaka Kabor is a creative student who hopes to pursue engineering as a career. He attended the National Journalism Conference in Boston this fall.

Myess Hammouri, a sophomore at Bronx River, likes playing chess.

Jomayra Amparo , a 10th grader, enjoys the rain, nature, and eating.

Before becoming a teacher, Deborah Porterfield wrote and edited stories for regional and national outlets. She also has written three books on careers options for high school students.

Cesar Jimenez, an 11th grader at Bronx River High School, attended the National Journalism Conference in Boston this fall. He is a member of the Peer Leadership Team and oversees a tutoring club.  He...