23 with ’23: Michael Polsinelli
May 16, 2023
Michael Polsinelli is a senior at Jonathan Alder High School. He plays the tuba in the band and is a member of the math and French clubs. For our twenty-third and final installment of the 23 with ‘23 series, we sat down with Michael to spotlight 23 different members of the class of 2023.
Q: What’s one thing people don’t know about you?
A: I’m colorblind.
Q: What’s your wake-up ritual?
A: I wake up, I take a shower, I get coffee, I sit on the couch and I come to school.
Q: What’s your go-to bed ritual?
A: I take another shower and then I go to bed. I brush my teeth in there.
Q: What’s your favorite time of day and why?
A: Early morning because nobody else is awake yet. It’s quiet.
Q: If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be?
A: Doc, he has a pretty eventful yet relaxing life.
Q: Dream country to visit?
A: Italy.
Q: What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had?
A: I got a truck for my 16th birthday.
Q: If your life was a TV show, what song would be in the intro?
A: “Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & The News.
Q: What are three things you can’t live without?
A: My friends, family, and food.
Q: What 3 people living or dead would you like to make dinner for?
A: Elvis, Gordon Ramsey, and Mr. Carpenter.
Q: Window or aisle seat?
A: Window.
Q: Secret talent?
A: I can hula hoop like there’s no tomorrow.
Q: Most adventurous thing you’ve done in your life?
A: I went on a vacation with my friend’s family.
Q: How would you define yourself in three words?
A: Smart, happy, and caring.
Q: What’s inspiring you in life right now and why?
A: My future, my goals.
Q: Best piece of advice you’ve received?
A: You can do anything you put your mind to.
Q: What would you like to be remembered for?
A: Being fun to be around.
Q: Best thing to happen to you today?
A: I finished my physics project.
Q: Worst thing to happen to you today?
A: I had to come to school.
Q: If you made a documentary, what would it be about and why?
A: A Chevy Silverado.
Q: Last piece of content you consumed that made you cry?
A: Probably a chemistry test last year.
Q: Song you can listen to on repeat?
A: Luke Combs’ version of “Fast Car.”
Q: On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you about life right now?
A: 9.
