Chris Dowd, 17, is a student athlete at Hall High school in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Q: What interests you about Journalism?

A: I want to be able to strengthen my writing skills.

Q: Have you done anything different in your life during quarantine since we’ve had more free time?

A: I haven’t really done much but probably lifting weights.

Q: Who is someone you look up to and why?

A: I’d probably say that I look up to my dad because he’s a hard worker and gives good advice.

Q: What’s a goal that you have? It can be on any subject you want.

A: A goal I have is to have a good GPA this semester.

Q: If you could be naturally gifted at anything what would it be?

A: I’d probably want to jump really high or run really fast.

Q: What a hobby that you have?

A: I play football, lacrosse, and basketball.