Final Semester Points Total

 Mid-Term: 47

Attendance: 6

Assignments: 50

Total: 103


Webtoon recommendations: 

Space Boy by Stephen McCranie (Ongoing and Physical Publication)

Hooky by Miriam Bonastre Tur (Completed and Physical Publication)


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