 Hi, my name is Amy Arkaki. I'm your February student of the month and my shop is advertising art and design. So I chose my shop because it gave me the best creative outlet and I've always loved art and I knew that by choosing my shop it exposed me to different mediums and art forms that would allow me to expand my skill. I also chose it because it gives me the opportunity to connect with others and express my ideas. After high school I plan to go to college for computer science and then after college I plan to become a software engineer and help make the tech field more inclusive to minorities as well as provide the same opportunities that I've been granted to others. So a fun fact about myself is that I'm currently building a website that focuses on the importance of mental health for teenagers which I think is especially important considering the stigmas that surround it. At PCTBS I'm a part of the gifted and talented club and race and outside of PCTBS I like to participate in fellowship programs, I like to read, I like to write and code. I would like to thank my teachers for the opportunities that they've given me and the empathy that they've shown me as well as my friends who have constantly shown me support and enthusiasm for everything. It feels both nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. I feel very honored to have been chosen and I'm really proud that my hard work has paid off.