By: Mia Schmetter
As a senior at D’Evelyn, trying to make a decision that will shape my future, I’m spending a lot of time reflecting. I know it sounds cliche, but my six years here in middle school and high school has been the home to lots of change, growth, and challenges. As an 11-year-old 7th grader, surrounded by upperclassmen, all I wanted was to be older and to grow up faster than I was meant to, but the opportunities given to me here at D’Evelyn allowed me to slow down, and cherish my high school experience. The community of students and teachers here makes all of the late nights, long days, and hours of schoolwork worth it. I have been able to be a part of around 10 different clubs/organizations/teams in my six years here, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Girls Mentoring, Latin Club, Advanced Orchestra, Girls Swim Team, Sources of Strength (SOS), National Honor Society (NHS), Tri-M Music Honor Society, Student Council, Swing Dance Club, and Marching Band. Also during my time I have started my NonProfit Organization, InstruMentors, and have been a part of the Executive High School Internship (EHSI), working at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Getting involved has been one of the best decisions I have made, and it has allowed me to create relationships with my peers and teachers. Teachers and students care about YOU and your interests. They don’t base their opinions of you on your grades, GPA, or the difficulty of the classes you take, but instead, they focus on building your character: your hard work, dedication, and honesty. There’s something special about having teachers who take a genuine interest in us as students, allowing us to thrive in our academics and in our activities. I still believe that focusing on your academics and taking pride in your grades is important, and it opens a lot of doors for you during and after high school, but grades do not define you. Going to the top school in the state comes with rigorous schoolwork, but I promise, if you balance out your classes with activities you enjoy, your high school experience will be made better. Take risks, try new things, make lasting relationships, and find your community, because the people at D’Evelyn will love and support you. Mia Schmetter Class of 2022 Comments are closed.
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