Ceci Bhave is an attending sixth grader at Clague Middle School. Photo courtesy of Ceci Bhave.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: “Hi! I’m Ceci Bhave, and I’m 12 years old. I was born in Chicago before moving here when I was about two. I also have a little brother and a dog! ”

Q: What is your favorite class and why?

A: “My favorite teacher is Ms. Griesinger because she’s nice and funny. ”

Q: What is your favorite hour of the day?

A: “I like fifth hour (Mr. Wiens World Geography) because he is also very nice and on Fridays he gives out mints.”

Q: What hobbies/sports/clubs do you do and why do you like them?

A: “I play piano, along with competitively dancing and playing club volleyball. I like playing piano because I can always look back on when I first started and see how much I have grown. It motivates me to keep playing! I’ve always enjoyed dance because it allows me to express myself and meet new people, and I feel the same way about playing volleyball. I feel determined to improve so I can get on a higher-level club travel team, and also because there are so many inspiring college volleyball players that I look up to.”

Q: What is something you are proud of?

A: “I’m proud of my accomplishments, both in school and in my hobbies. ”

Q: What’s an interesting/unique fact about yourself?

A: “I first started dancing when I was 4 years old. ”

Q: What goals do you have?

A: “I would like to take volleyball more seriously and improve my piano skills.”