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A Virtual Cup of Coffee with Ben Cieslak '20

You can only have one: Rose’s caramel corn, an ice cream cone from Jersey Junction, or a Yesterdog. Which do you choose?
Yesterdog.

What are your plans after graduation?
I am attending either Michigan State University or Miami University. I have not yet decided.

What have you learned in East that will enable you to be successful?
How to have a good work ethic.

What were you like in school?
I was someone who put a decent amount of work into my classes while also having fun outside of the classroom.

Did you have a favorite teacher or class?
Mrs. Carlson - Biology and Chemistry.

If you had to choose one moment in one location to serve as the signature moment of your East school experience, what would it be?
The last day of school junior year.

What do you know now that you wish you’d known when you were younger?
How High School isn't difficult as long as you complete all of your work.

Who from East do you think you’ll stay in touch with in the future?
My current friends.

What advice do you have for young East kids?
Put in the work and it will pay off in the future.

Bonus question: What are you glad we didn’t ask you about?
My GPA.

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