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2026 Graduate Interview - Allena Julian

June 1, 2026

What is your name, what school do you attend, and what community are you from?

My name is Allena Julian, I attend East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy, and I am from Paqtnkek.

What clubs, teams, or groups are you involved in at school, and after-school?

I am the Chief of Jr. Chief and Council, the President of Student Council, I am also in Prom Committee, Yearbook Committee, Breakfast Program and Afterschool Program Facilitator.

 

What’s your favourite subject in school?

My favourite subject is Physics 12, because it is simple formulas and the teacher is really funny, even though he kicked me out of his class.

 

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be, and why?

I'd go anywhere hot and sunny, I spent too many years in this cold climate.

 

What do you like to do in your spare time?

 I like reading, baking, hanging out with my friends, crocheting and paddle boarding.

What are your plans for when you graduate, and why?

 After I graduate I am taking Nursing at STFX, because I want to make a impact on my community as a nurse.

What do you see yourself doing ten years from now?

I see myself saving a lot of my money so I can retire early and explore the world.

 

Do you have a role model? If so, who? And why?

My role model is my mother, because she has conquered so much in her life she is so resilient and despite everything she has gone through she remains a kind figure in my life.

 

What is your best memory from your high school years?

My best memory is my short but flourished Rap Career where I made bars such as "Benny with the beat Benny with the heat, watch out Benny before you get beat." "AJ on the rhymes." "Benny your beats are crimes."

 

What is the best thing about your school?

The best thing about my school are the chill teachers, and the close student and teacher bonds since we are such a small school.

 

Who has made an impact on you?

My friends, they have made me come out of my shell and be more social.

 

Is there something you'd like to see in your school or community that isn't there now?

I would like to see a fully stocked fridge of Diet Pepsi at Bayside.

 

Do you have any words of advice, a personal favourite quote, or a thank-you?

 "You know, I've realized that I'm probably perfect and it's everyone else around me that's got issues." - Scott Disick