All About Kayla Polanco

Kayla Polanco is a student at Iselin Middle School. She is in 6th grade. She is a very kind and smart person. We are interviewing her to know more about her.

 

Panther Press: How old are you and when is your birthday?

 

Kayla: I am 12 years old and I was born on February 2, 2025.

 

Panther Press: What countries are you from?

 

Kayla: I am mostly Puerto Rican and Dominican, but I have some African and European roots.

 

Panther Press: What holidays do you celebrate?

 

Kayla: I celebrate Christmas, Easter, New Years, and Thanksgiving.

 

Panther Press: What are some traditions you have in your family?

 

Kayla: Every Christmas Eve, my family gathers together and we stay up until 1 a.m to open our 

Presents.

 

Panther Press: How did you come to the U.S.A?

 

Kayla: My father came to this country from the Dominican Republic, and my great-grandfather from my mom’s side came from Puerto Rico.

 

Panther Press: What are some of your favorite cultural foods?

 

Kayla: I enjoy eating mofongo, chicken quarter blue, and flan.

 

Panther Press: Do you have any special family heirlooms?

Kayla: I have a pair of gold earrings passed down from the women in my family.

 

Panther Press: What hobbies do you have?

 

Kayla: I like dancing, drawing, baking, swimming, and singing.

 

Panther Press: What clubs do you participate in?

 

Kayla: I am in Dance Company, Art Club, Ambassador Club, and Gardening Club.

 

Panther Press: Is there anything you would like to add?

 

Kayla: No, that is it!