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My High School Years

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Script There are moments that you cherish for the rest of your life, people you never forget, and times that you remember and smile. Journeying into the past, I began my Green Hope career with some fun classes. In World History with Mr. Koller, the projects were killer but the creativity that we were able to bring and the lack of strict requirements let us enjoy the projects we created. This class marked the beginning of many great classes and gave me new friends in the process. Throughout high school, many of my teachers have not only given me knowledge, but also allowed me to improve on skills that I already have. This process has allowed me to grow and enjoy my high school experience instead of drowning in the teenage angst that plagues others. I am so grateful for all the amazing teachers that I’ve had and everything that I’ve learned from them.

Throughout my life, I’ve always enjoyed creating art and making my own pieces. I didn’t start taking art classes at Green Hope until my sophomore year but once I started I couldn’t stop. I have loved every art teacher, classmate, project and moment from the four semesters I have spent in art. Being in an art class has allowed me to work with so many mediums that I would have never known about and has given me a new appreciation for the dedication and patience it takes to complete a piece. Having time during school to create art helped me get through those simply bad days and forget the stress of all the other classes.

When I moved to North Carolina, I was, admittedly, a very shy and quiet little girl. Today, I am much the same person but thanks to all my friends I am a little more open, a little less shy, and a little bit crazier. I couldn’t imagine going through high school without them. My friends and family have kept me sane throughout my life and will be the most memorable part of my school career. With all the new friends gained here in North Carolina I still maintain a friendship with the friends I had in elementary school and Girl Scouts and even preschool back in Texas. Every time I go back to visit, I make a point to try and see as many of my friends as possible and keep up with as many friendships as possible in both places. It’s like the Girl Scout song, “Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver, and the other’s gold.” Thank you to everyone for making high school an amazing experience.

Of course, high school hasn’t been all happy all the time, but the journey to graduation has been one that I have enjoyed and will remember for the rest of my life. I am forever grateful for all the experiences and people that I have had the honor to meet. Thank you for changing my life.