Growing Up Fast
My parents have worked all their lives to give us more options. Now, I’m determined to do better too. I plan on graduating and hopefully getting my dream job as an architect. I want to build my house near my parent’s house.
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Grateful for School
It was not until my dad picked me up from the airport that I knew I would be going to Sebastian River High School in three days. I had not been to a full-time public school in eight years. I was horrified.
Swimming with Sharks
Life is hard enough for high school students—waking up early, dealing with parents, assignments, tests, chores, household responsibilities, and even part- time jobs. Now, imagine trying to do it all during a worldwide pandemic.
Trees and Boats: Rowing through the holidays
Within ten days this year, the rowing team sold 458 Christmas trees out of the tent near the high school bus loop. They raised nearly $18,000 dollars.
I Needed Teachers Like These
Throughout middle school and high school, I’ve met some great challenges. At times, the stressful subject matter gave me nightmares, made me cry, and stationed me in a scared, worrisome state that not only affected me, but my friends and family.
Change Not Survival
We expect the pièce de résistance, for our day-to-day life to be a constant whirlwind of emotions and conflicts, only for them to eventually settle like they do at the end of a fairytale.
