When I first started high school, I had a million different plans about how life would be once I graduated. Now that we’re here, I can see that while it was nice to have plans, my “life plan” that everyone asked me about was never concrete. I changed classes, explored different things, and met new people that helped me realize my goals for life.
In my freshman year, I started high school soccer and joined the freshman treble choir. All of my childhood, I had been sure that I would join the JV Soccer team my freshman year, move up to Varsity for the next three, and then play soccer in college at BYU. So, I chose to play soccer and tried to hold true to my dream. In choir, I realized that I really enjoyed singing and chose to continue in choir. In my sophomore year, I had my best and last year in the school soccer program. I was JV captain, I was playing with all of my friends, and I was winning all of my games. While I was having a great time, I realized that in order to take more classes and better my chances of getting into a good college, I needed to drop school soccer. So, I finished off my season the best I could, and shifted my focus towards classes.
Once my junior year began, I chose to try something different, so I joined the Red Ledger. While writing, I have been able to meet new people, learn different writing styles, and tell others’ stories. Something I had started on a whim turned out to be a great help to my work in school and in my applications for college. As I began my senior year, I tried to figure out my “passion,” so I could choose something to study in school. I used my economics, biology, and history classes to try and figure out a niche I could pursue. In the end, I realized that while the classes were helpful for choosing my major in college, there is no deadline for a life plan.
For everyone coming into high school, remember to make the most of what you have. Try a new class, club, or sport. Put your best effort in all that you do. Remember to enjoy the time you have in school and to take time to enjoy your life. Lovejoy has taught me to appreciate the opportunities given to me, and to make the most of what is hard. I’m grateful for every hard class, outgoing teacher, and supportive friend. To everyone here, thank you for all that you’ve done for me. FNR.
