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Matt speaks to Webb

Gracie Reda, Co-Editor of Culture and Lifestyle
January 15, 2019
Gracie Reda (’19)
Matt Martinez (’19) shares his aspirations for his future with the Webb Canyon Chronicle.

Since freshman year, I have always made it a point to smile and wave at Matt Martinez (‘19) in hopes that I can get more than a “hi” and head nod back. My efforts, however, have been futile.  Everytime I have tried to get to know Matt, or have a conversations with him longer than thirty seconds, I have been promptly shut down by a head nod, smile, and “okay.”

However, over the past four years, I have learned that Matt is not quiet with others on this campus because he does not like the people here. In fact, despite his quiet demeanor, Matt is really friendly. Even if he is only having a conversation with you using 10 words or less, he always has a great big smile on his face when he talks to you.  

In light of the last video I made of Ben Martinez (no, they are not related), and how much I learned and was able to share with the Webb community about him, I decided to investigate the Mysterious Matt Martinez!

He is a man of few words, but a positive person on our campus with a large presence.  

It was my pleasure getting to know Matt and how awesome he truly is.

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About the Contributor
Gracie Reda
Gracie Reda, Co-Editor of Culture and Lifestyle
Gracie Reda (‘19) is new to the Webb Canyon Chronicle and its cultural analysis, but is no stranger to journalism. Since the sixth grade she recalls going to concerts regularly, and even before coming to Webb she has been annotating music, searching for a deeper meaning within its lyrics. Music however is only a small portion of her identity, she enjoys searching for restaurants, hiking, and going to the beach. In addition to her diverse interests, she started a club with her friends to help find students community service opportunities locally. Though Gracie doesn’t have a single role model, she emulates the good qualities she sees in the people around her.