Zaki Conley: Never Giving Up & Always Giving Back

Spirit week-loving and aspiring therapist, Zaki Conley talks about her perseverance and how she helps those in need.

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Zaki holds up a picture frame containing pictures of her lost loved ones that she keeps forever in her heart.

Rebecca Post, Bear Hub Staff

Q: WHAT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY MEANS THE MOST TO YOU?
A: I like to work and hangout with family and friends. I work in a nursing home in the kitchen and I love seeing the happiness on the patient’s faces when I bring them their food and drinks. I also love to come home to loving friends and family making sure I am okay and I am doing good for myself and my health.

Q: WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
A: I am proud that I did not give up this year because I have lost 4 people this year. I also work at a nursing home which means the world to me seeing everyone’s smiles on their faces.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLASS, OR YOUR FAVORITE PART OF BEING A STUDENT AT EBHS THIS YEAR?
A: My favorite classes this year are all of them because my teachers make the class fun and make sure we have a safe space to talk. My favorite part about this year is dressing up on spirit week because I feel like it brings so much joy to not only this school but to the teachers and students in it.

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION?
A: I want to go to college to be a therapist because I have been through a lot in life and I feel like I know a-lot for my age and can also be a helping hand to people in need.