“Africa, because I’d like to just see lots of animals.”

— Tasheana Dixon, seventh-grader, Central Junior High School

“Australia, because it has kangaroos, and they’re awesome.”

— Oliver Elphick, seventh-grader, Central Junior High School

“I would like to travel to Italy, because they have really tasty food.”

— Maya Percich, seventh-grader, Central Junior High School

“Mexico, because there is large amount of sharks there, and I’d really like to study sharks.”

— Tyler Cook, seventh-grader, West Junior High School

“Benin, because my family’s heritage is there.”

— Mona Ahmed, seventh-grader, Southwest Junior High School

“Somewhere in the Middle East where it is nice and hot.”

— Sara Ahmed, seventh-grader, Southwest Junior High School