Layana

Dear Students,
My name is Layana and I am 15 years old in the 9th grade. I come from a family of five. I have two other sisters. My mom is a stay at home mom and my dad is an elevator mechanic. I attend Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice. I really can't wait to meet my pen pal. I also think that this is fun cause this is not the first time that I have done something Ike this. But if this is your first time doing this then, I hope this is a good experience for you.

Teshana

Hello my name is Teshana. I am 16 years old. I am schooled at Parkway Northwest. I am the middle child in a family of 7 with 5 boys and 2 girls. I am the baby girl. My mother works as a nurse and my father is a nurse also. My hobbies include, singing, writing, being with my friends and chillin.

I enjoy poetry, school, friends, and family. People often say I am a joy to be with and to befriend.

Jessica

Dear Student,
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 15 years old and I live in North Philly. I go to Parkway Northwest High School and I am in the 9th grade. I am the only child on my mom side but a lot of brothers and sisters on my step dad side.

My future goal is to become a children's storybook writer. In my spare time I enjoy working with kids and hanging out with family and friends. I would like to learn about how life is there.

Chanelle

Dear Student,
Hi, my name is Chanelle. I go to Parkway Northwest High School. I live in Philadelphia and I am from Philadelphia. I am 14 years old and my birthday is may 8th. I love Lil Wayne because he is so cute. I listen to Hip-Hop, R & B, and Rock. I watch t.v., party, and get on my space like all day everyday. When I get out of high school, I would like to go to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.

My favorite color is green. My favorite R&B artist is Fergie and my favorite Rock group is My Chemical Romance. Now you know about Chanelle.

Briana

Hi, my name is Briana and I'm a 16 year old girl. I am a Freshman at Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice.

There are many things I like to do, such as play sports. My favorite sport is basketball and soccer. I am really good at both. I love to eat. I enjoy eating and cooking soul food. I also like to go shopping and hanging out with my friends.

If there were one word I had to choose to describe me, it would be silly. I am very funny and I just love to have fun.

Shakeera

Dear Students,

My name is Shakeera. I go to Parkway Northwest School for Peace and Social Justice. My favorite place is home. I like to jump double dutch. I try my best to work hard in everything I do and always have a positive attitude. Work is hard and can be stressful. It is challenging but it all comes together for good. I have a great family. I love school and I like to have fun.

Adriana

Him My name is Adriana, and I attend Parkway Northwest High School. I'm 15 years of age and in the 9th grade. I live in Philadelphia with a family of my mom, step dad, little sister and brother and myself.

I like to sing, dance, and design clothes. My goal in life is to make a career as a fashion designer. I would hope that we will be able to become good friends and help whoever we had.