An Extroverted Introvert
Senior Bella Chen tells The Classic her THHS story
Image made using Canva. Photo by Ryan Chen.
Image made using Canva. Photo by Ryan Chen.
This year, The Classic has created a questionnaire meant to give readers a window into the thoughts and experiences of various members of the Townsend Harris community.
Since our first two profiles, we have partnered with our yearbook, The Crimson and Gold to spotlight more seniors. This interview was conducted by Leida Hot, of the Crimson and Gold staff.
Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
The Conversation
The Classic
What do you most look forward to during the day?
Bella Chen
My free bands the most because my friends and I have the same frees which allows me to talk to them outside of class and also relax.
The Classic
If you can change one thing at Townsend Harris with a wave of a wand, what would you change?
Bella
I would make the hallways bigger because they're overcrowded, making it hard to move during passing periods.
The Classic
What is your favorite place to study or work and why?
Bella
My bedroom because I have a very comfortable chair that helps me focus and lock in on my work.
The Classic
What's your favorite cuisine?
Bella
Chinese.
The Classic
What is the single best thing that you can eat in NYC?
Bella
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese.
The Classic
What's something you would want people to know about you that they might not know or find out too easily?
Bella
I am an extroverted introvert. I enjoy being a cheerful and extroverted personality, and a friendly and courageous spirit. However, my social battery does run out, and I need time to myself to recharge.
“I help capture moments through my photography, which is published in The Classic and the yearbook, so students can look back and re-live their best memories."
The Classic
Are you a STEM or humanities person?
Bella
Humanities.
The Classic
What is the best drink that’s not water, coffee, or tea?
Bella
Strawberry Kiwi Arizona.
The Classic
What is your go-to song for the subway?
Bella
"Passionfruit" by Drake
The Classic
What's a hidden gem activity or experience at school that more people should appreciate?
Bella
Ms. Lasoff's office because she has couches in her room, and she’s just such a bubbly person to talk to.
The Classic
What kind of teaching method do you think is most effective and why? You have visual, audio, group work, independent work, slides, creative projects. Alternatively, what helps you learn best?
Bella
I think projects are the most effective way to learn because they give you multiple days to work on them. The repetition helps the information stick, and since it's also hands on, it helps you remember what you have learned.
The Classic
What colors and why would you assign your folder for the core subjects? English, math, science, social studies, and world languages.
Bella
I don’t really care about the color of my notebooks now. However, this might be a little controversial but back in elementary school I would organize it as:
English: green
Math: Black
Science: Purple
Social Studies: Blue
Languages: red
“I am an extroverted introvert. I enjoy being a cheerful and extroverted personality, and a friendly and courageous spirit. However, my social battery does run out and I need time to myself to recharge."
Senior Bella Chen
Bella in the Townsend Harris cafeteria. Photo courtesy of Bella Chen.
Bella in the Townsend Harris cafeteria. Photo courtesy of Bella Chen.
The Classic
Favorite FON that you have nothing to do with?
Bella
K-FON
The Classic
Is there any assignment more torturous than the mile run at THHS?
Bella
An Algebra II exam.
The Classic
In a school, you're supposed to learn multiple lessons a day. What's the biggest lesson you learned outside of class from a friend, teacher, faculty member, or other person in the Townsend Harris community?
Bella
Always be kind, you never know what someone is going through.
The Classic
What YouTube video, book, movie, TV Episode, song or other piece of entertainment makes you tear up and why?
Bella
True Crimes by Stephanie Soo because the crimes are very sad.
The Classic
Writing utensil of choice? Pencil, Mechanical Pencil, Pen, Special kind of pen?
Bella
Mechanical pencil.
The Classic
What is something about school that you secretly love but is something that students tend to dislike or roll their eyes at in popular culture?
Bella
Gym Class. I always enjoyed the sports I got to play during gym.
The Classic
If you ask people who know you and know about what you contribute to the school, how would you want them to describe your contributions to the school?
Bella
I’m a very cheerful and friendly person who brings positive energy to the school. I help capture moments through my photography, which is published in The Classic and the yearbook, so students can look back and re-live their best memories.
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The Classic
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