Humans of DV: Week 13

Mayukha Sirineni “I’ve been dancing since I was about 6 years old, so as of right now, 8 years. Honestly, my mom enrolled me and I didn’t really care much about the art. The only thing that really motivated me to go to the class were all my friends that also got forced to come by their moms. But over time, all of us started to grow a deeper appreciation for what it actually was. Kuchipudi te...

Lauria Sun “I joined track in sophomore year because I enjoyed running and wanted to pursue it in a school sport, and I run the 100, 200, and 4x100 relay. I’ve grown a lot as an athlete over the past two seasons, as I’ve improved my technique and work ethic. I’ve also learned how to overcome injuries and mental challenges while still continuing to be dedicated to track. For example, I had to ...

Amritha Ramesh “I have been on teen council for two years. We collaborate on a variety of issues affecting teens in San Ramon and serve as liaisons for the teen community to the city. I wanted to be on teen council to be a representative for teens to the city. I felt like through teen council you can have a real tangible impact on your own community. Not only have I made new friendships with others...

Mr. Millard Lee “I think that it really started with my first house in … 1999. I like gardening and landscaping … but I wouldn’t do it as a profession. That’s a lot of physical labor. You have to decide what you want it to look like aesthetically, and also what its function will be. You have to look at the layout and decide what goes where. The aesthetic part - the obvious things are the ...