University Middle School Student Spotlight - January 13, 2022

Middle School Honoree – Zaeem Ali

Zaeem has a kind and caring disposition. He shows compassion when others are feeling down and offers a shoulder to lean on. His love for learning is apparent through his curiosity and insightful questioning. He is an active listener and likes to try his best.

Getting to know Zaeem Ali:

• What is your favorite hobby (what do you like to do for fun outside of school)?

“I mostly collect playing cards such as more expensive or rare decks that I can find. Reason being, the art you can find in each deck, the usability of playing cards itself i.e games and tricks, and lastly the sheer amount of decks in the world since 1370 is captivating.”

• What is the best gift (birthday, Christmas) you've ever received?  What made it so special?

“I don't like to look at the more superficial things in life such as gifts, (but) it's understandable to see gifts as special by someone. One gift that is dear to me is my ability to see, though overlooked by many, to be able to see the colors, space, depth, and length of this 3D world is what I would consider a gift.”

• If you got to change roles with your mom/dad for a day, what would you do?

“Do what they usually do to the best of my ability. My father being a doctor, it would make whatever job I would have to perform somewhat difficult but I have no right to ruin what they don't want me to ruin.”

 “Zaeem is empathetic, encouraging, and insightful,” pointed out Zaeem’s middle school teachers.  “He contributes to the positive culture at our school.”