My junior has been very stressful so far, with all the work I yet have to accomplish along with the other consistent work I receive from my teachers daily. I am having troubles turning in work in time because of how the school system is formed, for it has provoked me to feel as if I have all the time in the world to turn in an assignment until the semester ends, therefore turning in work last second. English 11, don't even get me started with that class, I cant stress enough the struggles I have overcome so far, but I have now came to understand that my teacher is only pushing us because he cares for us and wants us to succeed in life. I now come to realize time is passing and I am closely approaching into my senior year where things will only become more difficult. I took into consideration the fact that I needed to be more organized and use my time wisely to finish the year strong. My teachers and guardians have helped me very much during these hard and difficult times I've had in school and I thank them for their support and compassion.
My freshman and sophomore years were by far less stressful, but I wish I had been more productive the beginning two years of high school, such as reaching for higher grades, and become more involved in school activities. Junior year has prohibited me to get involved in school activities for the fact that I can’t find the time necessary to do both school work and activities. I am currently at a stage where I am completely lost on what I want to do for my future, where I want to be, and how I plan to do it. I hope it all goes well and I find the path right for me. I desire to accomplish so much in life so I can look back and feel proud of what I came to achieve.
Besides the difficulty of school I also have things to worry about at home including, chores, looking after my brother and sister, all in all just exhausting daily routine for me which then causes me to feel unmotivated to do any homework. Luckily I have parents whom I dearly love and who have supported me every step of the way,for they are motive that keeps me going. I am looking forward onto what will be in stored for me in the near future, but for now I will continue to strive to live, love, and learn, just as my experience at LHS has instructed me to follow.
The Commence 11/8/15
Senior Year has approached and I’m merely thinking day by day what the future lies ahead of me after High School. I was one of many students who stressed about what specific career to pursue.pursue. Gratefully I found an interest through my Video Editing class. A class which grabbed my attention by admiring the concept of allowing your thoughts and ideas to come to reality in the form of video and photography. The other aspect of video production was the people you work with in class, because I love how we all share and express our own ideas and create great content for the viewers to watch. Having a profession in video production would be a dream goal for me and I know it's going to take time and effort but I'm willing to give it my best shot.
My goals this year is to exceed in my learning and take my education more seriously. How I’m going to go about doing that is by being more organized and most importantly meet deadlines. I would like to thank my Fitness Training teacher Mr. Cheatwood for teaching me a valuable lesson back when I was taking his class. His wise words are always crossing through my mind every time deadlines become stressful and are due the very next day, but as he would always say, “If you’re going to do something do it right”. I took his words into consideration because I had remembered the many times I typed my essays with false information just to say that I had turned it in, resulting that in the end I was put to re-due the essay along with extra work. As the saying has it, “The lazy ones work double”.
Moving on into my senior year I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest knowing I’ve past the worst and in a position of smoothly graduating. I know for a fact I'm going to make the best out of each an every day and simply enjoy this last year as a high school student. As far as college goes I’m hoping to attend Fresno State as my first preference. I've done some research on the college and it suits my style and environment. My parents including my friends are very supportive of my decisions and plans and as far as I can see it I hope to keep my word. The field trips and sports events are two both things I'm really looking forward to because they’re the last of few, so if all goes well I would like to attend and support the teams at every home game. Soccer season is also just around the corner and I can’t simply express how excited I am to enjoy and work hard in those last games with my closest friends. I'm proud to be a senior at LHS and the least thing I'm looking forward to is leaving because deep inside I'm really going to miss all the people I've come to bond great relationships with.
Setting plans 12/13/15
First semester of my senior year is closing in and I’m falling through with my plan of completed all of my classes. I've kept up with grades along with sports. My work ethic has increased since then and I feel more engaged in my learning than ever before. In terms of things I’m hoping to accomplish before the semester ends is to enjoy it while it last. Academically I would like to finalize my decision making as far as where I want to attend college and my career of choice. Those two things as of now have begun to build immense stress. I’m sure everyone goes through the same process but nevertheless I hope for the best. I also hope to take athletic sports to the next level. I want to give it my all and show my full potential this last and final year. Studies are cramping in but procrastination is definitely not the way to go as something I learned and advice others to not make the same mistake.
My senior project is simply a matter of making the time and effort to do it. I can sincerely say I haven’t been fully focused in my senior project because of sports, clubs, college applications, and homework. I am definitely going to put all the effort into completing my project next semester as soccer ends meaning more time to focus on what I still have yet to complete. My senior year is gradually becoming a year to remember for the rest of my life alongside my best friends. It’s as every day we're always up to something weather it may be working hard at soccer practice to going eating out like crazy. My friends and I are making sure we make every day of our senior year count.
Post graduation plans are coming along as I progress through the year with high thoughts of graduating well on time. My current plan is to stay consistent with all seven of my periods by meeting deadlines all the way to the very end. In working hard day by day to meet the graduation requirements and I know when the day comes I’ll recognize that it was well worth it. My parents have immensely shown their gratitude and support for my decisions as far as college goes. They worried about supporting me financially, not until they found out the variety of scholarships and financial aid that was available. Dreamers like me have lots of help this year for those who have low financial support, it's just a matter of taking the time to fill out the applications.The opportunity is there, and I’m willing to take advantage of the help while it lasts because it's honestly hard for students like me who can’t afford their education. The approximating semester is soon to come and I can’t wait to take the next step towards graduation. This semester has changed my views in the whole concept of learning and where it can take you.
Half way there... 1/29/16
This winter break couldn’t have been any better along aside family and friends. Presents are always the joy of every kid, but for me it was spending quality time with loved ones. Having family together and enjoying each others company brings out a happier atmosphere, something you don’t get regularly. Academic wise my first semester was by far the most productive In terms of getting work turned in on time while attending sports. I participated in both Soccer and Cross Country. Two amazing teams who taught me much of what teamwork is all about.
The semester as a whole was most memorable considering it was the last. I ran my last meet in Cross Country leaving behind a whole lot of moments to never forget with the team. As for soccer we are continuing our journey to Valley Championships winning league undefeated and on to the semi finals. Participating in school community hours in part of clubs was also a big helper in building social skills while at the same time helping the community. Getting my community hours finished was more than an exciting experience that I even did more than asked by going up to Scicon as a counselor for an overall 120 hours of community service. As a counselor I learned how to be a leader and guide students towards success. Knowing that these kids looked up to you really impacted me in a way unimaginable. Having kids go up to you and thanking you for an amazing weekend is the best feeling in the world.
I also worked tireless hours keeping up with HM, sports, SAT’s, and college application. Overall yes it was hard, but mentally impossible no. You want to set your standards high and achieve more than what you already know. I simply regret nothing of my first semester or whether I could have done something better. I have that mindset of “everything happens for a reason”. I realized that the end of my senior year approximates, but nevertheless it’s bound to happen. I’ve had the chance to demonstrate much more of who I am as a person and live the moment while it lasts. Maintaining focused in school for post graduation has been working smoothly.
This semester I still have yet to take the final step for college which is sign up for the placement tests and hope for the best. Getting my job shadow complete has been difficult because their are not many careers that follow in with being an anthropologist. Of course my second option would most certainly be a history teacher, in so that I am planning on doing that as soon as possible. I haven’t had the chance to have job experience however because sports take up most of my time, but that doesn’t mean I can’t learn something new. The best gift in life for me is most certainly the ability to learn. You cannot give up so easily on things even when they seem hopeless. I feel more than prepared to take on the next step in life. Graduation will be be that next step.
Seize the moment.
Graduation is just around the corner and to say the truth I’m both excited yet emotionally sad. Excited because I will enter the next chapter in my life where you guide yourself in a journey towards your goals in life. I feel like being free and deciding for yourself will prove just how much you are capable of doing in life. Sad only because I’m leaving an important part of my life that formed much of who I am today. It won’t be the same anymore knowing I won’t see most of my friends and family as much as I used to. It’s bound to happen so I just try my best to make the best of every moment with them for the time being. I’ve been having a productive year finishing every piece required for graduation. Setting the time and getting it done is all what it takes, in so that I am looking forward to finishing strong. I will forever be appreciative of the people who helped me every step of the way. Thankful for the teachers, and staff for providing such a fulfilling learning environment that in my opinion has truly prepared me to take on the real world.
I am looking forward to going to college and experience a whole different level in learning. Headed toward my career goal of being an anthropologist will certainly be the most exciting part of college where I’ll meet others with the same goal. Looking back at all the experiences and memories made here at Lindsay High School they have impacted in ways that shaped the person I am today. Sports taught me much about friendship and teamwork along with never giving up on yourself. Community hours gave me those communication skills which truly payed off knowing I was once one of the less who hated speaking in front of people. Just the overall environment has been a big blessing in my life. I am happy to have meet such wonderful people, some even to whom came to impact my life in ways that I am grateful for. Happy to see what I was able to accomplish in my four years.
I can truly say that I grew as a person, made a figure worthy of demonstrating great potential in learning. I hope nothing but the best to my fellow classmates because they too have dreams and goals to accomplish. I realize so much of what they told me is actually true and by that I mean how knowledge is the key to success. I realize now how important education really is for our future. High School in general really gave me that open door to choose my own pathway of learning of my interest. All the tests I failed along with all the troubles I got into really made a switch point in my life into realizing the wrong from the right. From then on I followed my heart and pursued my own destiny in what I wanted to do in life. Thank you once again Lindsay High School for giving students like me the chance to live love and learn in chances of doing something great in life.