IMPACT Recruits

On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, prospective IMPACT mentors lined up outside room 309 to await an interview to qualify for next year’s IMPACT program. IMPACT scheduled two dates to be interviewed, Wednesday February 15,  from 3-5 p.m. and Wednesday February 29,  from 7-8:30 a.m. As groups of seven began the interview process, each person was asked a series of questions by the lead mentors. “We are looking for students who are squared away and who actually appear to care about the freshman. Our main goal is to actually help the freshman make a smooth transition into high school.” said junior lead mentor Melanie Kim. The interview process was similar to speed dating; first you sit down with 3-4 interviewers. In one minute, the interviewers ask the prospective members a question, they respond and the lights turn off. When the time is up, the room goes dark and the future mentors move to their next interviewers. This goes on for seven rounds. “I loved having the mentors in my freshman homeroom this year and I think it would be a great way to help ‘IMPACT’ the school. Plus I’m ready for this interview! The email said ‘dress to impress’ and I’m here in a suit and tie! Could you ask for anything more?” said freshman Andrew Estipinan.