Question of the Week: “March is Women’s History Month. Who are some of the women in American history you most admire?”
“I think that one of the most inspiring women in America is Michelle Obama. I truly admire her campaign, Let’s Move, which puts emphasis on healthy nutrition and physical activity. Her efforts to inspire young people to take care of themselves will be very important and beneficial to our future generations.” — Agnieszka Wright, Lawrenceville
“One of the first women who comes to mind is Elizabeth Jennings. She was sort of the Rosa Parks for New York City, about 100 years before Rosa Parks. She was one of the pioneers of desegregation in New York.” — Hannah Maclean, Lawrenceville
Donna: “Nancy Regan is a very influential woman and I was proud of the way she stood up for her husband.”
Lynn: “Well, in modern history I think Michelle Obama is extremely important. I think her husband came in with a lot of high hopes for making changes, and I think he immediately stepped into a pair of cement boots with our Congress, and I think that has really made him stumble. But I feel that Michelle Obama has been a real bright spot for optimism in our country.” — Donna Watkins (left) and Lynn Florio, both Allentown
Aniek: “Miley Cyrus, because she doesn’t care what anyone thinks and just wants to be herself.”
Becky: “I also find Miley Cyrus inspiring. I love her songs. They’re all about expressing yourself, and even though people think she is a bad influence, I do not agree.” — Aniek Hoevers and Becky Kazenoff, both Princeton