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

When I heard about Teen Press, it blew me away that kids my age were having the chance to interview some of the most famous people ever. I thought to myself, this could be me interviewing those famous people and creating opportunities for myself. I think of myself as a leader who loves to challenge him self. The first day of Teen Press I was very nervous, but excited for the events to come.

When I heard that we were going to the inauguration in Washington D.C., I couldn’t believe it. First of all, I have never been on a plane, and second, I have never even been out of the state. That’s when I realized that Teen Press isn’t only about getting to miss days of school, but to have a once in a lifetime chance, and opening doorways to success. Now I can’t wait until my first interview.