Getting to know Tiffany Dong
ZAMIR FAKIRANI
September 6, 2015
Whether you’ve seen her in the hallways chatting with friends or on the tennis court, it’s very likely that you’ve met Tiffany Dong; she’s prominent in the community, being a student in the VP IB program, a school/community representative on the Organization for Ontario Secondary Students (OOSS), a passionate athlete, and more! For our first issue of the 2015-2016 of the Panther Press, she is our student spotlight!
Zamir Fakirani: “It’s well known that you are heavily involved within and outside of the school. What are some extra-curriculars that you take part in?”
Tiffany Dong: “I’m involved with many extra-curriculars such as tennis, swimming, the TDSB SuperCouncil, and various organizations such as Campus Vibez, Project 5k, CTA, Project YOUth, OOSS, and the Toronto Coalition of Eco-Schools.”
ZF: “What sparked your desire to get involved in the community?”
TD: “I’ve always been involved with the community ever since I was little. Except back then I was only involved with the sports, camps, and programs. Now, my role in the community is much bigger as I am some sort of leader and the decisions I make and the things that I say will directly affect the lives of others. [Additionally,] I believe that it’s important for the students to not only have a voice for our education but also the changes that affect our everyday lives.”
ZF: “With so much on your plate, how do you effectively manage your time?”
TD: “With so many things that I am [involved in] …, managing my time sometimes seems impossible, especially with IB. I usually follow a schedule that is based on the priority of each assignment/project.”
ZF: “As you have said, you are a member of the OOSS, a rather new leadership committee in Ontario. What is your role on it and why is it so important to you?”
TD: “For the OOSS, my job is known as the community [and school] representative. Formally, [the job title] is known as an ambassador. My role in the OOSS is very important to me because it allows me to represent our [community] in meetings [which] will hopefully allow the board to have a better understanding of our community’s [demographic and situation]. I believe that it’s important for the students to not only have a voice for our education but also the changes that effects our everyday lives.”
ZF: “Finally, on top of being involved in the community and at school, you also focus on your health and partake in a healthy, active lifestyle. Why is this so important to you?”
TD: “I think that it’s important to have a healthy lifestyle because it’s a kind of a distraction from everything else that is going on in my life. Sometimes things get really hectic and it’s always nice to have some sort of ‘escape.'”
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