Mariam Ahmed is a Senior at Centreville High and enjoying her first year on the Journalism staff. She joined the Journalism program because she likes to spread awareness about situations around the world through her writing. Afterschool, Mariam spends time riding her skateboard around her neighborhood and hanging out with her friends. In the future, she hopes to become a psychologist for the criminal justice system and publish a book. Her favorite quote that she wishes was repeated more often is, “Be kind and have courage.”