I met Marisa when she was a freshman, just embarking on that transition from jr. high to high school. In the past few years, I've seen her change from a self-conscious girl to this confident, unique, spirited teenager who is fast on her way to change the world. She's a budding artist who dreams of one day becoming a marine biologist as well as adopting retired greyhounds. The sky's the limit for her and I'm so glad I've gotten the chance to know her.