High life : a weekly forum for high school students : looks, confidence are in best interests of girls

Responses gathered by Jennifer Leuer (Esperanza), Gail Altman (Marina), Brooke Lyons (St. Margaret's), Katie Elftmann (Santa Margarita), Stefanie Johnson (Sonora), Laura Kim (Valencia)

and Cheherazad Elavia (Woodbridge) The eyes have it. . . or, maybe, the hair. And what about biceps, triceps, pecs and quads, huh? Well, to each her own, which is why Hot Topics wonders,

“What do girls find attractive in boys?” “A cute smile and an even cuter personality, and also a guy who respects girls.” Maggie Cook, 17, senior, Woodbridge “Good-looking guys who surf.”

Olinda Sanchez, 17, junior, Marina “A guy who’s in control but is inconspicuous about it.” Matt Brabeck, 16, junior, Santa Margarita “Money.” Matt Thompson, 18, senior, Esperanza “Attitude.

A certain gleam in the eye and a bounce in the walk.” Susan Dember, 14, freshman, Sonora “Someone who can make me laugh, someone who’s a lot of fun, and someone who appreciates more than

physical beauty.” Berni Cuyugan, 18, senior, Valencia “A man with his power tools.” Justin Scott, 18, senior, St. Margaret’s “Personality, being a gentleman, that kind of thing.” John Walsh,

17, senior, Esperanza “Hairy legs.” Di Tran, 18 senior, Marina “A nonconformist who is willing to always stand up against any of society’s rules.” Chermeen Elavia, 17, junior, Woodbridge

“For me to be hopelessly attracted to a guy, he has to be gorgeous--tall, dark and handsome--funny, sensitive and gentle, but he still must have an incredibly sexy, wild side to him.”

Shannon Sprinkel, 15, sophomore, Santa Margarita “The guy with the cute smile pretty eyes, nice hair and good personality.” Jennifer Ashcraft, 15, freshman, Sonora “A deep love and faith in

God.” Tammy Le, 18, senior, Valencia “Physical appearance, because girls wouldn’t want to walk around school with a wimp.” Alex Lopez, 18, junior, St. Margaret’s “Being nice.” Billy Cyrus,

15, freshman, Marina “A big guy with huge muscles.” Charles Do, 18, senior, Woodbridge “Sincerity.” Dante Padre, 18, senior, Esperanza “A firm body, a rippled stomach and crystal green

eyes.” Shannon Clark, 17, junior, Santa Margarita “Someone who treats them as equals and respects them in whatever they have to say.” Jeff Owen, 15, freshman, Sonora “If he likes being

around kids.” Jodi Kidd, 17, junior, Valencia “Girls are interested in the guy’s facial expressions and if he’s nice or not.” Monica Arreola, 16, sophomore, St. Margaret’s “Personality and

physical appearance.” Paul Pettus, 16, junior, Marina “Confidence.” George Fiske, 18, senior, Woodbridge “A gentle, sensitive guy who understands that love is all that counts.” Maria Rubio,

15, freshman, Sonora “A guy who has a sense of humor, and is fun to be with, but is sensitive and smart, too.” Tarryn Smith, 15, freshman, Santa Margarita “Eyes.” Marti Cosimano, 15,

freshman, St. Margaret’s “A good personality with a great smile and a good sense of humor.” Andrew Lazenby, 15, sophomore, Woodbridge “First, his attitude and maturity--sweet, not perverted

or sexist. Second, his looks.” Gina Eyster, 15, sophomore, Valencia “Wet hair.” Next Week’s Hot Topic: What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done in class? MORE TO READ