By Nyasia McDonald – Staff Reporter

Jenica Riley, a senior at Jonathan Law High School, recently attended a conference in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned a citation from the Congress of Future Medical Leaders for representing Jonathan Law at the conference. Advocate Staff Reporter Nyasia McDonald interviewed Riley about her award.

Nyasia McDonald: How did you get this award?

Jenica Riley: They had just told us that we would receive a medical award for attending and participating.

NM: Do you want to be a doctor? If so, why?

JR: I want to be a pediatrician because i just always felt like I was going to help others and just make a difference especially with kids because I love kids.

NM: Do you know what college you want to go to and what you want to major in?

JR: I think i want to major in biology but i’m not specific what college. I know i want to stay in Connecticut, though.

NM: How did you hear about the Conference in Boston?

JR: I got a letter from the school. They mailed it to my house.

NM: Was the conference just for one day?

JR: We stayed there for a week but the conference was only three days.