“A Teen’s Take” column for March 7, 2013
“What I enjoy most about the Internet and technology are the endless possibilities. They can be sources of entertainment for those who are bored as well as a go-to source of information for those writing research papers.”
Age: 17
School: Baton Rouge Magnet High School senior
Parents: Denise Chriss-Batiste and Jean Paul Batiste
FAVORITES:
Book: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky
TV show: “Glee”
Movie: “Under the Tuscan Sun”
Music: Pop
Hangout: Perkins Rowe
Role model: “My mom.”
Extra: Chriss is the state recipient of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (Louisiana Awards Committee) 2012-2013 Award for Aspirations in Computing Louisiana Affiliate and a national runner up. She enjoys art, is a member of the National Honor Society and National Beta Club and is responsible for maintaining the school’s website. She plans to pursue a career that deals with using her Internet technology and webmastering skills.
Assistant People editor