What’s your Favorite Afterschool Snack?
July 31, 2009 by Andrew Lacqua
What’s your favorite afterschool snack? I asked some students in New York City that question and here’s what they said.
SAM Wrenn (age 14, Art and Design HS, Staten Island, NY)
Favorite snack: Edy’s Ice Cream, chocolate and vanilla
Why is it your favorite?: “It’s so delicious, and I love to make sundaes!”
Cost: $5.00
ALEXANDRA Lacqua (age, 14, Notre Dame HS, New York, NY)
Favorite snack: Gummi Worms
Why?: “The variety of flavors and bright colors are fun.”
Cost: $1.79
RYAN Messina (age 15, Xavier HS, New York, NY)
Favorite snack: Famous Amos Cookies, chocolate chip
Why?: “I am a fan of chocolate, and I like the cookie/chocolate combination.”
Cost: $0.99
VICTOR DeMaio (age 15, Xavier HS, New York NY)
Favorite snack: CHEEZ-IT crackers
Why?: “I like the cheesy flavor. To me, they are addicting!”
Cost: $0.99
MIKE Girgis (age 14, Xavier HS, New York, NY)
Favorite snack: Cinnabon, classic
Why?: “I like classic Cinnabon Rolls. They have a sensational flavor and the icing tingles my mouth as it melts.”
Cost: $3.00
ANTHONY Lacqua (age 14, Xavier HS, New York, NY)
Favorite snack: Popcorn–white cheddar
Why?: “I think cheddar popcorn tastes good, and it is fun to eat at the movies or any event.”
Cost: $0.99
BEAU Nolan (age 14, Xavier HS, New York, NY)
Favorite snack: Sour Patch Kids
Why?: “I simply crave the sour and sweet flavor!”
Cost: $1.00
BRIANNA Rodriquez (age 14, Notre Dame HS, New York NY)
Favorite snack: JELL-O pudding, chocolate
Why?: “I just like chocolate. It is really delicious.”
Cost: $3.00
NICK Orbon (age 14, Xavier HS, New York, NY)
Favorite snack: Skittles
Why?: “I just love them because they are fruity and delicious!”
Cost: $1.00
And of course, I had to provide my own response.
My favorite snack: Mallomars
Why?: “My parents always have them for me and I love s’mores without the mess.”
Cost: $2.00
What’s your favorite snack?
(All interviews conducted in spring 2009.)
About the Author: Andrew Lacqua is 15 years old and is a sophomore at Xavier High school in New York City. Some things he likes to do are play tennis, hang out with friends, listen to music, and play paintball every now and then.
