Hi, I’m Marandah, and I’m a seventh grader at the Santa Barbara Middle School.

If I asked anyone who knows me well to describe me in two words they would most likely be “loud” and “confident.” I hope this will help me in the teen press, especially when conducting interviews. Some of my greatest interests are singing, acting, swimming, chocolate, and writing. When am older, I hope to become a Broadway actress or a lawyer. I can completely picture myself on stage in a sold out show, singing my heart out.

When I first heard about Teen Press, my first thought was one word, “Wow.” As I learned more about the program, there was not one small piece of me that didn’t want to join in. I absolutely cannot wait for the amazing opportunities that will come my way. To attend a presidential inauguration is a once in a lifetime chance, and I cannot believe I got to go in middle school. I can’t wait and I know the teen press journey will be one the best experiences in my lifetime!