Photo courtesy of Willow Smith
Willow Smith is a senior at Hoover High School. Smith will be working with the Hoover Sun this spring as a member of the Starnes Media Creator Collective.
Willow Smith is a member of the Starnes Media Creator Collective who will be working with the Hoover Sun this spring. In this interview, Smith discusses her dream of becoming a political correspondent and the two degrees she hopes to pursue after she graduates.
Q: Tell us about yourself.
A: Hi, my name is Willow Smith. I go to Hoover High School, and I'm a senior in high school.
Q: Why did you apply to be part of the Creator Collective?
A: I wanted to be a part of the Creator Collective because I have a dream to be a journalist someday, and most specifically a political journalist.
Q: What activities are you involved with?
A: I'm a part of the Hoover Speech and Debate team. I am the captain of the speech team. I'm also an ambassador at Hoover High School and I was involved in the Hoover Voice last year, and I'm also part of several volunteer organizations, including the Hoover Juniorettes.
Q: What do you hope to do after high school?
A: After high school, I hope to attend the University of Alabama, pursuing two degrees in journalism and political science. And, I hope to be able to be a political correspondent or, most specifically, a White House correspondent in the future.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: My dream job is to be a political correspondent, hopefully for CNN or just a national news service, and hopefully be a White House correspondent.
Q: What is a fun fact about you?
A: A fun fact about me is that I'm an only child, and I've also written three novels for fun.
