compiled by Michelle Liu & Rojas Oliva, managing editor & entertainment editor

Four out of the five assistant principals (or APs, as they might refer to themselves) are new in their position this school year, leaving assistant principal Billy Hicks, as he refers to himself, “the last man standing.”

“The APs have been very capable and experienced in education, so they know what to do,” Hicks said. “[They] make me proud to be one of the staff.”

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NATHAN ANZ

On not just being strict:

I don’t want to be here just as a disciplinarian. I also want to get to know students so I can help them be successful.

On helping other students:

I really want to see those students that have struggled in the past; I want to help them be successful. The other thing is I’d like to see every student involved in something. I don’t want somebody to feel like they’re just going to go through high school and not be involved in anything and just go to class and that’s it.

What keeps him going:

One thing that I realize is that when I’m out in public places, I run into former students; that’s when I realize I’m in the right profession. I’ve always liked administration; in fact, when I was a kid, I would play business office at my house; I would always have the calculator out and all that.

Any other job in the world?:

One thing that I’ve never pursued but thought would be fun would be flight attendant. I’ve always thought that would be fun– just to travel to different places, not really know where you’re going each day.

OMAR ESPITIA

On staying at Consol:

I love it. I went to school here myself, graduated in 1995. It’s coming back home for me. Bits and pieces are still the same.

On what he does:

I’m over safety and emergency operations, in charge of approving fundraisers, attendance reviews and discipline.

On experiences:

In the Marines, taught high school and was an administrator at Cypress Grove Intermediate for three years as well.

On a (slightly surprising) first week:

Laid back and quiet.

STORMY HICKMAN

Formerly:

Assistant principal at Greens Prairie Elementary; taught English at Consol for eight years as both English department chair and level leader.

On (also) staying at (and sticking with) Consol:

One of my favorite things about Consol from the very beginning was that we were like a family. We all took care of each other, and there are teachers here in this building who know that I never would have survived some of my years of teaching if they had not been here to be my support. And I hope somebody can say the same thing about me. And so what I hope to continue is that tradition; that we are the Tiger family, we are Consolidated family and that that’s something to be proud of.

In an alternate universe?:

If someone would pay me to eat ice cream, read books and write about them, I’d do that.

AARON HOGAN

On (yet again) staying at Consol:

I’m excited that even with a new job, nearly everything I do is problem solving and helping people. That’s a good way to spend your day.

On learning new things, still:

Part of the routine is that there is really not much routine [to the job].

On strange parts of the job:

I had to dress up as Dwight Schrute to be interviewed by Oprah [played by Mrs. Elder] for staff development get-to-know-you.