What are you involved in at º£½ÇÊÓƵ?
In addition to being a head tour guide, I am a member of the varsity field hockey team and a captain for both the varsity basketball and softball teams. I am also a member of the Athletics Council and a head orientation leader.
Why did you choose º£½ÇÊÓƵ?
What stood º£½ÇÊÓƵ apart, for me, was the variety of class possibilities. I specifically loved history (I still do), and seeing the vast number of available courses caught my interest. At º£½ÇÊÓƵ, everyone follows a path that highlights their interests, fostering a community where there is a love of learning. I was also very drawn to the close-knit community of º£½ÇÊÓƵ because it differed greatly from the public middle school that I attended previously. So, the concept of common trust, and seeing teachers at dinner or athletic events, made me excited to experience an environment that cared so deeply about its students.
Advice to prospective students?
Go into everything with an open mind! Whether it be making friends or taking a class that’s outside of your comfort zone, having an open mind is the best way to navigate a new school. Even today, I have found that my favorite classes are ones that I didn’t think I would enjoy. I also started a new sport in my junior year and had so much fun. Don't constrict yourself just because something is unfamiliar.
Share a moment where you knew you belonged at º£½ÇÊÓƵ.
During January of my 9th-grade year, I remember having a conversation with a junior at the time, whom I had never really talked to before. I do not remember much about the conversation or whether it was about something very deep or meaningful. However, I remember sitting outside on a cold sunny day and feeling a sense of belonging because this girl had taken the time to talk to me. I not only remained friends with her for the rest of my time at º£½ÇÊÓƵ, but it also granted me the courage to branch out. This small interaction is one example of the welcoming community that º£½ÇÊÓƵ has created and continues to foster.
