School has always been something that I struggle with. But definitely in the beginning things were a lot different for me. I loved elementary school. Going to school for me as a kid was super fun. I enjoyed every moment at the PE gym and sitting in the circle and playing with the colorful parachute. Was always such a rush to me. I loved the indoor days and being able to go in the gym and sit around with all your friends and play around while a movie played and we got snacks. I could never stay put in a school so I went to 2 different elementary schools. But the staff and office ladies would always favor me in a way and would take me in the office and let me hangout with them rather than play outside. And even to this day I still see some of those old teachers because of my younger siblings.
I went into middle school thinking it would be like highschool in a way and I would gain lots of freedom and friends, but middle school changed everything for me. I did very well my 7th grade year and had many friends. But as kids are kids and girls get meaner things did forsure change for me my 8th and 9th grade year i wanted so badly not to go anymore bullying was a huge issue for me and made me hate school so much academically i still did pretty well. The classes were a lot more interesting to me. I really enjoyed writing class and Spanish even though I could never pick up on the language. The teacher was so sweet and I really loved just being in her class. She always made it super fun. They were so much fun and I had many friends there to keep me entertained. I would remember waking up at 6 am everyday to get super ready and put on the biggest pair of lashes I could find and the darkest clothes I had. Middle school was a wonderful period that left me with many happy memories also taught me many lessons and definitely made me want better for myself in highschool
Ive always had dreams playing soccer and getting accepted into academy school. I remember waking up everyday at 5 am and going to school and doing four plus hours of soccer just doing something i really loved and it was a huge thing and changed my life i learned so much there and really loved it but half way through my time there i had a traumatic family experience and had to switch schools, i couldn’t academically and mentally keep up with academy school so that made me fall behind so much and so i found valley high school and i have been here for 2+ years and i absolutely love it the staff and the people that i have met at valley are absolutely life changing. You meet so many people that genuinely care about you individually and make you want change and push you to be better. This school supported me through probably one of the toughest times in my life. They have also given me the space and tools that I needed to stay in touch with school and myself. Thats why im gladly saying that i’m able to walk at graduation. And that’s something that I’m forever proud of myself for because looking back in middle school I would’ve never wanted any of this or found a valley or been able to say I did it without the support team that I’ve had throughout every single year of school. A lesson I really learned is don’t take things for granted, enjoy highschool, and don’t let other people’s judgements affect you. Wear that extra outfit that you think is too much. Do your thing and get stuff dont dont let people talk you down. And a lot of those friends that you came into school with don’t last. you will find your way in school if you feel lost, don’t give up and keep pushing. If you got all failing grades or well go back to school and see what you can do whatever it is don’t give up on it. It’s worth it !
There’s many things that I want to do after high school, starting a non-profit with my mother and featuring in a podcast and hulu documentary. Is definitely something that I’m going to continue to grow in and pursue. I really enjoy it and finding young women around the world and genuinely relating and being able to stay that I’m trying to change something for the better. I also am going to get into trade school and start learning how to do cosmetics and hopefully get good at it. Once I have a good amount of money I’m going to get started in real estate and learn how to sell houses. So that by the time I’m 30 I can retire. These are the reasons why I say don’t give up. You will find your path and your way things will come at you and opportunities will happen. I feel like this is just the start of something and graduating and getting it done feels so good. It was a stepping stone for me to start my dreams and while doing it my family is very proud of me and I’m glad I can show my siblings that things get hard but you can do it.
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