By: Ryan Jolton
Why D’Evelyn. Throughout all of my six years at D’Evelyn I have always wondered why I stayed and what drives me to get up every morning and continue to choose D’Evelyn. Now as a senior, ready to graduate, the answer comes to my mind with ease. Having previously spoken to the school about the “Jag Spirit,” it is our tight-knit community that helps me choose D’Evelyn every day. Having a graduating class of less than 150, I know every person that I will be walking with on May 21st. Although very different from other schools, it is a privilege to know every one of my classmates. Additionally, as academically challenging as D’Evelyn is, it is extremely important to develop study groups and classmates you can work with. For example, before every test, all students come together in our glass GroupMe to ask questions about the material and to even seek calming reassurance, which reminds me of the privilege I have to call myself a Jag. Furthermore, aside from having developed deep connections with my classmates, I have also made relationships with my teachers. As school can get challenging, it is very important to me to be able to get one-on-one help, and at D’Evelyn, I do not have to go far to find such help. Being able to go over classwork, and real-life issues with my teachers makes me feel comfortable at D’Evelyn. Thus, my relationships with my classmates and teachers help me answer “Why D’Evelyn.” D’Evelyn’s extracurricular activities also help me continue to say yes to D’Evelyn; primarily, being a member of the baseball team. As I could say for any other sport, having time every day with my teammates has helped me develop extremely close relationships with every player. From 6:30 A.M. practices to winning the regional championship, every minute spent with my team makes me feel honored to be a part of such a close group. To continue, being with my classmates away from schoolwork is comforting: we get to talk about our workload and what may be stressing us out, then when game time comes, it is all focus. All in all, being a part of any team at D’Evelyn helps to alleviate stress and keep me a jag. In addition to being on the baseball team, I also support every team. From football games to volleyball games to basketball games, I, along with other classmates cheer on our teams. Being able to relax from school work and watch our outstanding student-athletes compete is an activity I have always cherished. Being a fan holds importance to me because I have pride in being a jaguar, on and off the field, court, whatever it may be. Watching our “smart school” compete and even beat other large schools is one of the most amazing things to be a part of as a jaguar. While my personal relationships and sporting events keep me a jag, D’Evelyn has a group or activity to make anyone feel welcome. From religious groups to social inclusion groups, D’Evelyn has what it takes to make sure every student has someone they can talk to. These groups also bring spirit to the halls. From a canned food drive put on by the Spanish Honor Society, to a healthy activities day by Sources of Strength, there is always something fun at school. Having these activities reminds me that D’Evelyn is more than just a place for me to take tests and do homework, it is somewhere I can have fun. Reflecting on my six years at this amazing school, there is not just one thing that kept me a jag; it is a full circle of components that make it worth it to be a D’Evelyn Jaguar. Ryan Jolton Class of 2022 Comments are closed.
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