High School Personal Statement

High school is more than about obtaining a diploma. It is about finding yourself and deciding what you stand for. Over the last few years, I have learned that I am intelligent, determined, and passionate. Sophomore year I developed a particular interest in the dynamics of social media and how it is used to shape our world each day. I am eager to demonstrate my readiness to grow and learn as a Mass Communications major at Georgia College and State University. Leadership positions in Student Government and National Honors Society have taught me lifelong skills that can be used inside and outside the classroom such as initiative and organization. These organizations and multiple AP and Honors classes, have pushed me to challenge ideas and to continually

Since I was in Elementary School, I have known that my passion was teaching. While in High School, I decided that I wanted to teach Middle Schooler’s. Once I decided that Middle Grades was the correct area for me, I began to accept any opportunities to work with Middle Schooler’s. In Tenth-Grade, I began my journey to preparing myself to become the best teacher I could be. I was offered the opportunity to apply for a week long internship working with Star’s Academy, which is a program dedicated to the success of Middle Schooler’s, specifically Seventh-Grader’s.

I started to gain interest in leadership and helping others in Junior High. I was really inspired by the upperclassmen. So, with the motivation I had, I applied to be in W.E.B. It is an organization where you become role models for your underclassmen and you also help around campus. I have done W.E.B for two years and for those two years, I’ve led many groups of kids around campus. I eventually became friends with those underclassmen. It felt amazing knowing that I am a person that kids can come and talk to. And that’s what I wanted, having people feel comfortable around me, but also takes me seriously. I may be goofy, but I can be serious.

During my teenage years, I was extremely indecisive in the career I wanted to pursue and if I could even successfully complete middle school and high school. I was constantly surrounded by students who were not enthusiastic about academic performance and I did the minimum effort to get through the academic week. Education was my least priority.

As a student, I aspire to accomplish greatness. I want to be able to leave high school knowing I’ve changed something. I want to leave my mark on the school I go to. I don’t want to just go to high school, I want to experience it. I want to be an active member at Central High School by doing things such as clubs or extra curricular activities, in which I will be devoted to. Although learning is important, it is also important to have a good time while doing so, which is what I want to do. I want to make those four high school years a time that I will remember and be able to proudly tell. I want to meet new people, make friends, and most of all, be an alumni of Central High

Exhilarated by the independence I was feeling, I made the most of my time there. Nevertheless, fall was approaching-also known as high school application time. Deciding where I wanted to spend the next four years of my education posed the most confusion I had faced yet. Would I follow in the footsteps of my family and go to a noncompetitive public school or in the footsteps of my fellow volleyball players and go to an expensive private school to further my sports career? Chaos was my mind, and I had no idea how to tame it. And there was still a third option that was roaming my mind since I had enrolled in middle school: duPont Manual High School. It seemed like a daunting task, getting into the number one school in the state. I had always had good grades and performed well in my classes, but was I ready to accept the challenge that was

Internally, I was fearful, riddled with self-doubt, and lacked confidence, as a first generation college student with a low-SES background. I had never pictured myself going to college, let alone pictured or thought of myself as a leader. Although, I was an outstanding student, with a great work ethic and incredible drive, which was instilled in me at a young age by my single mother, I was afraid of taking on too much and stepping up to the plate for something greater. However, I decided to join a sorority that focuses on sisterhood, scholarship and service and is the epitome of leadership. I learned from others involved in the sorority and climbed the ranks, first serving as reporter, then recording secretary, and finally president my senior year of undergrad.

I will be more candid and I will make sure I am well-known throughout my grade. I will become more oriented with clubs and I will try and even get into sports to become even more known. I want to be known more so I stand out and so that colleges can see that I am a good student that is trying her best. My classmates help me more than they know, and I to them. Social skills is a big step towards anyone's career. It is a big step into life from high school. I will continue to converse among my peers and me, and my classmates will look back and thank each other.

School and academics always came easy to me when I was growing up. I never found that I needed to study much for tests, or worry about homework, because I was really good at memorizing notes. I’m sure you can imagine that as a freshman in High School I received my first real rude awakening. I started to fall behind in classes, barely passing tests, I would "forget" to do my homework, and school became agonizing for me. I learned that the bare minimum led to barely passing. By my sophomore year I decided to clean up my act. I began making social sacrifices so that I could apply my all to my academics. Sophomore year I chose a new social group to be a part of, I put a renewed emphasis on my grades and scholastic achievements, as well as chose

For most of my life I have worked with children as a teacher, camp counselor, mentor, nanny, and program director. Years ago, I decided I wanted to create afterschool programs for students. I have seen within my community the effects of drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and delinquency among our youth. Since we live on an island, most adolescents live in rural areas and if you are not involved in sports or surfing, there isn’t much to do; which is why many get involved in drug usage, sexual promiscuity, and delinquent behavior. An afterschool program could provide our youth the means to have access to tutoring, provide guidance and mentorship, opportunities to participate in art, dance, and gardening, all within a fun, safe environment where they

The teenage years often set the trajectory for a person's life. It is my hope that with an engaging youth program that speaks the Gospel to the needs of teenagers to help them realize their identity, vocation, and gifts. It is my hope to create an dynamic, exciting environment for youth ministry that speaks blatantly about the issues the student's are facing and present an open opportunity for confession and doubt. I believe in challenging youth to form their own faith and embrace a habit of spiritual disciplines that will remain beyond their teenage years. I also believe that discipleship is pivotal in fostering ones faith. I feel called to form networks of relationships between teenage peers, adult leaders, and parents to help instruct

Belonging to a school club often seems like one of the simplest decisions in a student, but two years ago, my courage was not one of my greatest strengths. After school, I decided to challenge myself and become part of STEM one of the experiences that have impacted me the most. I left my comfort zone and was part of an unknown environment and as I had imagined it turned out to be a club formed mainly by men. I persevered and fought against my fears of public speaking and as never before I enjoyed and I continue to savor to the fullest the greatest satisfaction of winning thanks to my own efforts and that of teamwork innumerable triumphs within the club. Because of how much it has meant to me, this year she was part of the board to motivate

Since I had a rough financial situation, I am an advocate for children in my community. I tutor many of the neighborhood children because I know all too well how difficult it was for me not having anyone available to help me with homework. I understand firsthand how is hard for young, poor, black children like to receive a fair education because we are often disregarded and overlooked by our teachers in favor of the students who were born with the “tools for success.” Though I know there is a disadvantage between myself and my peers I do not make excuses nor am I jaded by this; instead, I work hard in school and I focus on my future. I will become successful someday; I just have to keep working hard and believing in my abilities.

For most people freshman year is a year of terror. You are supposed to be shy and avoid being a nuisance. Yet when I walked through the double doors of the High School there were no thoughts of timidity in my mind, only excitement. I was ready to learn, grow and lead; even as a fourteen-year-old freshman. I challenged myself to get involved in everything I possibly could; to test the waters and find where I belonged. I took all advanced courses and joined Spanish Club, Student Council, Colorguard and later NHS. Yet I did not just want to be involved in numerous organizations, I wanted to lead them as well. My ambition is what defines my high school career as well as defines my character.

I am a second degree black belt in Taekwondo. For 8 years I was taught at Family Martial Arts, down on 12th street. Quitting in 7th grade because of Volleyball was a hard decision I had to make. I never went back after that decision. Help teaching little kids taekwondo down at the recenter with Ida Kerbs, is a great job to have. I have no younger siblings, so this is a great way to start learning how to interact with little kids. I am also a dancer who has taken lessons at Sherry’s Dance Workshop for 11 years now. I perform street dance, which is form a Jazz, and I am also learning Pre Pointe, which helps prepare you for actual pointe. Playing the piano is another hobby of mine. I used to play in front of people, but ever since I had a quick mind blank up on stage, I have never played in front of people again.