NEW CANES COMING THROUGH: Freshmen of the Class of 2027 were on campus July 26 for New Student Orientation. Hurricanes staff and students from different careers, clubs, sports, and academics spoke to the Newbies. Student Government Association (SGA) members and other students provided campus tours and displayed the uniform policy for the incoming Canes and their guardians. SGA members also lead the new incomers to the cafeteria or the media center to take a photo for their ID and put what career they desire to be in.
What's up! My name is Alaja, but everyone calls me Lála. I was in the Medical Academy but I switched my career to Journalism this year (11th grade). I was born in Brockton, MA, and moved to Florida without my parents at the age of 12. I am half Angolan and half Cape Verdean, I understand all versions of Portuguese due to my culture. I used to do/play soccer, track, cross country, taekwondo, jazz band, and advanced band. I was a tutor for the 21st-century program and a coach for a program called Playworks. I love food, music, theories, my two dogs, hanging out with friends, and, of course, talking! I am everywhere and nowhere at the same time, so have fun looking for me.