“ I do love me some‘ 80s and‘ 90s. Sometimes I do fee l like a millennial myself,” Migu el said.
A couple of things stand out about Miguel Meza, a sixth grader at Yokomi Elementary School: He almost always has a sketch book in hand, and he loves the‘ 80s and‘ 90s.
This inquisitive, imaginative student represents Yokomi well, Principal Stephen Zoller said.
“ He personifies the idea that all students have unique gifts and talents. It is our job as teachers to help students find theirs,” Zoller said.
Miguel is a talented artist and wants to design toys as a career, with lots of ideas and designs in the works. Not surprisingly, one of the designs Miguel has been working on lately has an‘ 80s flair.
“ Generally, the‘ 80s ruled,” Miguel said.
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Remember VHS tapes? Miguel wasn’ t born when they were popular, but he has come up with his own design that incorporates a VHS tape, which he is calling an Operating Watch Lens( OWL).
The gadget is shaped like an owl, with eyes that have a camera and a stomach that doubles as a VHS tape compartment. He wants to be able to connect it to a device that can play the VHS tape.
He’ s not sure how practical his design will be, but it satisfies his devotion to his favorite decades.
“ I do love me some‘ 80s and‘ 90s. Sometimes I do fee l like a millennial myself,” Migu el said.
He’ s doing well as a Gen Alpha, however, excelling in school and says he’ s“ incredibly good at math,” his favorite subject.
“ He is a great student and takes his academics seriously. As a result, he scores high on his assessments and maintains good grades,” Zoller said.
Miguel decorates most of his schoolwork, no matter the subject, with one of his unique drawings.
“ I like to add a little razzle dazzle,” Miguel said.
When he gets home from school, he draws“ the things I was planning to draw but couldn’ t because I had schoolwork.”
For him, drawing is not just a creative outlet.
“ Apparently, drawing can help you focus better,” Miguel said.
His teacher, Ilse Cortez, loves Miguel’ s passion for art, the new characters he creates and his talent for designing new toys.
“ Miguel is inquisitive and determined to devote his best to anything he puts his mind to. Miguel is kind and is a pillar to his sixth grade class. It is a