Senioritis? Don’t know her.

What are seniors up to during the infamous "second-semester?"

Lucie L. With the time I would normally be doing college-related work, I now am able to focus on more personal goals like my musical Quest or choir, and it feels very fulfilling and peaceful to do so.

Juliet S.

This semester, I was excited to take advantage of all of Nueva’s amazing course offerings I wouldn’t have chosen in the past due to college and other coursework. I joined Zoological Engineering, Advanced Studio Art, and Psychology of Memory.

Back to school in Balenciaga

Ryker V. I try to go to the gym everyday. Xe, Rowan, Bo, and I usually go after school and it’s been fun because last semester, writing applications had eclipsed everything else.

Ryan D. I had this internship over the summer and had an idea for the company that I was never able to execute. With more time, I can now focus on that idea that I am excited about. Also, more pickleball.

Ihmar Aldana, upper school math teacher, shares inspiration behind his iconic outfits

After joining Nueva in the beginning of this school year, Aldana's daily appearances in runway-ready designer outfits–paired with his amiable, witty personality–make him hard to miss.

“Wearing nice clothes make me feel good,” Aldana said, whose favorite brands are Prada, Stussy, and Balenciaga. “My life motto is to work hard so I can have the means to do and buy whatever I want.”

Aldana became particularly interested in fashion in 2019 after discovering his love for K-pop, notably BTS, a viral South Korean boy band, and began shopping for the same designer brands and oversized clothing he saw idols wearing.

“I tend to buy things that my favorite celebrities, especially K-pop idols, are into” Aldana said, “Lately with K-pop it's all oversized stuff, which has been my favorite

Aldana's 4 fashion musthaves because the clothes allow me to move around with ease.”

Anoushka K. I don’t think I’ve left school before 3:45 p.m. in a long time because I’ve been spending time with my friends after school, going on walks, getting coffee, and trying out new dinner places.

Megan B. I’ve been getting more involved in my classes. Now, because I am taking classes I am more interested in, I can go deeper into them and put more time into pursuing each topic.

However, comfort doesn't compromise style–or flair–for Aldana.

“My idols only wear expensive stuff,” Aldana said jokingly, “When Jungkook is wearing a Balenciaga T-shirt I like, well, Balenciaga is the only place I can go [to get one].”

Here is Aldana, best dressed:

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