All BFA Fairfax Seniors were invited to participate in a virtual interview for the blog. Today we are happy to celebrate graduating senior, Claire Bushey.
When did you start school at BFA?
I started at BFA in 7th grade. I had previously attended Fletcher Elementary School up until 6th grade.
What is your favorite memory about your time at BFA?
I would have to say some of my favorite memories are from lunches with my friends, whether it was working on calculus homework or playing games like telephone.
What are your plans after graduation?
I will be attending UVM as a member of the Honors College in the fall. I am majoring in chemistry.
Do you want to give a “shout-out” to one of your teachers? Who and why?
I would like to give a shout-out to Mr. Pfeiffer, who was an amazing teacher in all the classes I had with him. He saw my captivation with chemistry and was willing to give up his free period during the first semester of this year to do an independent study with me in Chem 1C. He continued to work with me even after we finished the typical Chem 1C work. He took even more of his time to review some old topics that he felt would benefit me next year in college, and then teach them to me. I am incredibly grateful to him.
Which changes have been pleasantly surprising about the closure of school due to COVID-19?
One big change from working from home with both my parents being home as well, has been a lot more family time. I’ve appreciated being able to go and talk with one of my parents when I’m taking a break from school, or being able to go downstairs and explain Hamlet and what’s happening to my dad as I read it.
What are you doing to maintain connections with school friends, particularly the members of your senior class during school closure?
My friends and I have used several different methods of staying in touch through the quarantine. We’ve done quite a few Zooms and occasionally after a class Zoom we will stay back and do work together. We have also, as the state’s restrictions have eased up, had some socially-distant gatherings where we have been able to see each other in person.
Linda Keating is the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Franklin West Supervisory Union. She is a regular contributor to THE FWSU STORY. You can follow her on Twitter @Educate4ward
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