Student Blog

A packed schedule and excited thoughts

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:56:38 -0600

These next two months will be some of the busiest in my life, but as high school is close to an end, I am glad my last few weeks as a senior will definitely be eventful. With testing, prom, my dad’s fiftieth birthday party, weddings, my graduation, and many other events in the upcoming days and weeks, there is much to prepare for and even more to look forward to.

More counting down

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:52:17 -0600

It’s been two weeks since my last entry . . . which means there’s only a month of school left before I graduate and then just two months of summer before I leave for college. Have I mentioned it’s unbelievable? Increasingly, it feels as though my last days of high school are spent just tending to loose ends before leaving the last four years (mostly) behind. Still, there are plenty of things to finish and it isn’t over yet.

A memorable competition, closing in on testing, and some exciting news

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:04:10 -0600

Well, it’s been about a month since I last wrote and there’s much to tell. First, I am happy to say that my team and I survived the California state competition for Destination Imagination and we’re satisfied with our performance. School is changing gears somewhat to prepare for major testing in early May, but it all seems worthwhile as news about college makes me even more excited for what comes next.

Less than two months

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:05:28 -0600

At this time in the year, most seniors can claim a case of “senioritis” — not wanting to do anything because of how soon they will be entering college. I’m not extremely excited about college yet, but I am enjoying end-of-the-year activities, especially for seniors. For example, the senior trip this year (which I helped plan, I must add) will be three days in Chicago, making it the farthest I’ve been from home and the longest I’ve stayed in a large city. Also, Crittenden has a tradition where parents (including my own mother), with the help of student fundraising, plan a special activity after graduation. This year, that means overnight laser tag in Nashville. Maybe it’s a sign my priorities are off if I’m looking forward more to Six Flags and Chicago than actually leaving high school, but there will be plenty of time during the summer for the reality of moving out to sink in.

Taking a breath and enjoying time off

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:11:22 -0600

Spring break is here, and it’s a welcome change from the daily routine. The free time is allowing me to work around the house, prepare for my next competition in Destination Imagination, and of course, enjoy the warm weather.

Waiting for spring

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:27:13 -0600

Spring vacation is coming up, and I hope it will mark the end of snow until I’m in college. Last week was the first week since early January that school wasn’t canceled for any days. Other than that, classes have been pretty normal. I missed most of Wednesday to listen to a speaker discuss leadership skills, and of course, on Friday I had to spend part of Calculus celebrating Pi Day.

A challenge in overcoming obstacles

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:02:56 -0600

The Destination Imagination (DI) competition is over, and I survived the experience with a few important lessons and memories to take along with me. This week I also start my new job, help out a friend with a film project, and set some time aside to be creative with my own work.

Learning more

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:22:26 -0600

Only three months of high school left, and I guess graduating is not so unbelievable now. Or, rather, it’s impossible to ignore. It seems like every class makes some mention of “next year,” which then reminds me how I won’t be spending next year at the high school (not that that is or isn’t bad thing). Maybe the weather is playing its part, too. Today is the first day in a long time that feels like spring instead of the middle of winter. Ironically enough, due to the two weeks or so we missed because of snow this year, I won’t be graduating until the first week of June. It would have been very nice if the ice storms could’ve waited for the class of 2009, but I suppose that’s how it goes.

The payoff of college, the ACT test, and my interests

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:39:02 -0600

The time spent searching for, applying to, and visiting colleges was well spent, as I’ve now made my decision about the college I’ll attend. I couldn’t feel more comfortable with my choice.

A return to normal

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:44:37 -0600

Not much has changed in the last few weeks, mainly because this week’s weather made everything slow to a standstill. An ice storm hit the area Monday afternoon and caused thousands of homes to lose electricity, in some cases for several days. Homes along my road in particular lost power early that night and didn’t gain it back until Friday morning. Luckily, my family was able to take refuge at my grandparents’ house, which includes a wood stove so we could get warm without electricity. For others, however, the elementary school was turned into an overnight community shelter on Wednesday. Simply because of the great number who still didn’t have electricity at different times, Crittenden students haven’t had school since Monday was cut short in preparation for the approaching storm.

Focusing more on my interests

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:48:07 -0600

Another month of school has flown by. There are less than four-and-a-half months left in my final year of high school . . . not that I’m counting down excitedly. Recently I heard back from a couple of colleges about the application process, and I hope to hear from more schools soon. I’ve also been keeping busy even after the school day ends, and have been spending more time creating art.

A chance to catch my breath

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:34:49 -0600

Snow! Both yesterday and today I didn’t have school. This was an eventful week early in the week, and the latter half would have been the same if it hadn’t been for the snow. Our girls’ basketball team was going to state and we had a pep band performance scheduled for a Friday game. I also had a yearbook deadline and last-minute studying for the Academic Team competition, the Governor’s Cup. Because I was so busy, I’ve enjoyed my unexpected free time from the snow days by relaxing, hanging out with friends or listening to music. Today I even went sledding in what little snow we had left.

The Start of a Semester So Soon to End

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:24:26 -0600

A month has passed since I last wrote, and there’s so much to tell. The holidays were nothing short of a great time with family and friends, I received my ACT score report, my final semester of high school started last week, and my plans for the future are coming closer to reality at an amazingly fast speed.

Off to a great year

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:16:26 -0600

The new year has made it apparent that college is coming ever closer. Today, a representative from Murray State University talked to perhaps a fifth of our seniors about college applications of all types. This was a great relief to me—she cleared up most of the confusion I had concerning applications for scholarships, financial aid, and housing, and what was specifically required for each. The housing application can be completed much later, and the one for financial aid should be done quickly, but it’s OK to wait until my parents prepare their tax return, which we need in order for the FAFSA to be accurate.

Making this the best year yet

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:46:25 -0600

The start of the year may be a momentous occasion for some. To me, it mostly means I’ll date my papers incorrectly for the next three months. Jan. 1, sadly, also marks the last day of Christmas break.