Random Kid of the Month: Jessie Ong

Each month, Joyce Huang interviews a randomly chosen student. This edition, find out more about Jessie Ong and their hot takes on controversial opinions, astrology, and favorite things at GA.

Joyce Huang '24, Junior Editor|April 4, 2022

Tell me about yourself!

I’m a musician and going to college for music. I’m primarily a drummer and pianist, but also lead some school groups. I’m the vice president of the class of 2022, and I have two older sisters who went to GA. I am lactose intolerant and sadly do not have perfect pitch.

How are you?

I’m all right, I just went to Brown and White, so that was fun!

Why did you agree to do this article?

Because you threatened me [This is a lie -Ed].

Favorite GA meal?

The Jamaican jerk chicken is off-the-charts, consistently. It’s regular enough that it shows up a lot but it’s not one of the “once a year” things but it’s still so good.

Favorite course you’ve taken at GA?

Either AP Music Theory or AP Bio. Probably AP Bio. Or both.

How much of your life would you give up for world peace? Be honest.

All of it.

Current addiction?

I have been consuming more lemonade than my kidneys can handle.

Favorite song right now?

“The Beauty Is,” which is from The Light in the Piazza.

Would you rather have a horse-sized duck or a duck-sized horse as a pet?

Give me the big duck.

Last show you watched?

If you meant a TV show: Inventing Anna. If you meant a musical, Hadestown.