Hewitt aspires to be a phys. ed. teacher or coach

Each Friday, The Citizen features someone in education from the Finger Lakes community in The Banks: This week, we spotlight Julie Hewitt of Southern Cayuga High School.

Q. What is the most rewarding part of being a student?

A. Learning how to gain responsibility.

Q. What is the most challenging aspect of being a student?

A. Trying to keep up with all my classes while being a student athlete.

Q. What was your most embarrassing moment in school?

A. I was sitting in global class, and I went to bend over and my pants split all the way open in the back.

Q. What is the part of your day you could do without?

A. History class.

Q. What's the best food item served in your cafeteria?

A. Deli day.

Q. If you had to grade your own performance as a student, what letter grade would you give yourself and why?

A. B, because I struggle in history.

Q. What do you do to try to get on a teacher's good side?

A. Be courteous and friendly.

Q. What is the funniest question you have ever asked a teacher?

A. We were talking about NASA and then I said. “Isn't there a NASA in Moravia?” No, it's NAPA.

Q. School year: Too short, too long or just right? Why?

A. Just right. Summer is long enough. It's nice to get back and see your friends.

Q. When you finish school, what would you like to do?

A. Be a physical education teacher or a coach.

Q. Fill in the blank. I have the toughest time in my _______ class. Why?

A. History, because I don't find it interesting.

Q. Fill in the blank. The best teacher I ever had was _______ because _________.

A. Mrs. Murray because she always puts a smile on your face even when it's been a tough day.

Q. What are you most looking forward to this school year?

A. Softball season.

Julie Hewitt

Age: 17

Hometown: Poplar Ridge

Family: The best mom and dad; sister, Traci; brother, Steven

Education: High school student at Southern Cayuga High School

Occupation: Mr. Smoothie, baby-sitter

Hobbies: Softball, softball and softball