What Does St. Rita Mean To Me

My tenure at Buford High School is based on discovering what my true priorities are. Family, friends, education are very essential priorities to me. One major lesson I learned was how to effectively balance outside athletics, academics and social relationships. My family has always been there to encourage me to grow in my knowledge and character during this very crucial time of my life. Through the most difficult times, my grandparents encouraged me to stay positive and mature. My parents also reassured me that I would grow up to be a happy, young lady despite the burdens of their divorce. No matter the reason, my best friend, Breezy Walton, has been there to support me since her first year at Buford, which was Freshman year. I’m

Growing up in Chicago, I attended a neighborhood school from preschool through first grade. Although it was an exceptional school for elementary kids, the education for middle school and high school students was not as adequate. Seeking a better place to raise their children, my parents were faced with a tough choice. When I was in 2nd grade, our family made the decision to move to the suburbs. On July 3rd, we all packed into our Honda minivan and drove 45 minutes to a new home in the town of Winnetka. Within my first year at Crow Island, my new school, I learned so many new things. I started playing the violin and speaking Spanish, neither of which were offered at my old school. I met my best friends that I'm still close with now. Over the

The transition from Grady High School had become a starting point of a new life. Slowly but surely, it found its way into adulthood. Where I embraced a new sense of responsibility and maturity. At this given time and day, I was responsible for following the rules and regulations. These set of rules was being enforced by the principal named Dr.Bockman. Students did not appreciate her position as being principal, yet her job was to support the Grady community. She had a very strict job and she took it very seriously. Nevertheless, I made my first entrance into the steps of being in high school. I walked into Grady High School with an overwhelming fear of anxiety and depression. I had no idea what the expectations was gonna be. So, I knew that

I am Brenda Gomez, a seventeen year old senior at Valley View High School. High school has contributed in my development as an individual. Throughout high school, I have been able to grow from many experiences, met many people and work towards on my goal to be the first high school graduate in my family. I started my first year at Valley View my senior year. The previous school I attended was Segerstrom High School, which is located in Santa Ana. It was an extremely difficult transition because I was raised there, but over time I adapted to the new environment. It will be a year since my move from Santa Ana to Moreno Valley in May. Next year, I plan to go to college. I decided to receive my general education at Moreno Valley College then, transfer

For my confirmation saint project, I have picked, St. Rita of Cascia. St. Rita has a background of change as she was always been undecided on whether to believe in god or not. When it came to being religious and in her beliefs she was always turning on and of her faith. St. Rita was forced to marriage at an early age and was unhappy for 20 years after her marriage ended her two sons died. She was left alone with got and that's when her faith began to grow. St. Rita asked to enter the religious life and was denied.although after a couple times of trying she was finally accepted and she was asked to take care and plant a dead grapevine. With time as her faith grew the vine also grew. To this date her vine and grapes are still growing, people

A lot has changed since freshman year. I moved to Oak Ridge, so my father and I could be with the family. I switched to Oak Ridge High School and struggled tremendously, but most importantly, I made friends that needed me. Although my trust issues are still very much a problem for me, I’ve learned to cope with them by surrounding myself with people that I love. My heart continues to swell every time I

I then found out that I lived in district to attend McEachern HS at this point I felt excited because I had heard that this school was fun and big. I did know some people that attended this school, so I thought that coming here wasn’t that bad. When I came to register my first impression was “oh no this school is too big, I’m going to end up getting lost my first day here.” My first day of school here was really nerve racking, I was so scared and I felt so lonely. I was like the stranger in the village, I felt as if people looked at me weird and I just felt like I didn’t fit in. Having to walk from one building to another was a struggle for me because I wasn’t used to it. One of the first people I met here was my friend Monica who was a grade older than me and I had a class with her. One day in class she came to me and said “hey I’m Monica, are you new here?” I responded back to her and I said to her “yes I am, I came from South Cobb.” After this day we became really good friends. Once I started meeting other people at MHS wasn’t as bad but I still missed my

St. Rita is my second home. I came here in 2009 and have been here since kindergarden. My eight years at St. Rita are comig to an end. I have made an amazing group of friends since I have been here and they have become my brothers and sisters. They have been with me through the good and the bad, through thin and thick. They have supported me endlessly and I cannot describe the love I hold for them. My teachers have also been there for me. They have helped me grow and mature. They have guided me and shown me the way to good and helped me avoid wrong. The teachers at St. Rita- from kindergarden to seventh grade- have seen me improve and develop in all aspects of life: mathematics, my social life, emotionally, and spritually.

I have enjoyed my time at Mapleton Jr. High so much that I felt like I was losing a part of myself when I left the school today. Each of those students made a real difference in my life and were an example to me of what seventh grade can be like. As Mrs. Low announced my leaving today after our “academic social,” they collectively moaned “Nooooooo...” and then clapped and thanked me for the help I gave them. One young man even asked if he could shake my hand. I had not thought when I first arrived that they would ever respond to my absence in such a way. It reminds me of when I was graduating high school. I went to a small school and I had made an effort to not leave any ends open, yet I felt like I was leaving a part of me behind when I

When you come to Damien, the people you surround yourself with will definitely show how your life is going to be. You let those people be the ones that are supportive, and there to ride along with you. Coming to this school may have been the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life so far. But I know that whatever it may be, this is what makes us different and how it unites

Only one of my teachers believed in me and gave me the talk that I needed to hear. Mr. Henderson, my english 10 teacher was a rapper, which made him the best. At times he would rap in front of the class and would let us freestyle just for fun or for extra credit. He would always tell me that he believe in me but I needed to stop being a jackass and get my stuff together. Junior year came around and many of my friends were lost to the streets, others were getting arrested. I was much more mature at this point in time after everything I had gone through. Where I used to live you would either end up dead or in jail and I decided that was not the life I wanted to live. I never wanted to attend Elkhart Memorial but I was not able to drive at the time so there was no other way for me to get around to any other school. Halfway through my junior year we got a new house in TIV and I had to leave my friends and old life behind, but it was for the better. FInaly, a new start. I never really had the motivation for school but moving to Jimtown was perhaps the best decision I have ever

My mom always mentions that I have changed ever since we moved to Portland and I started attending Holy Cross. It has changed me in a positive way. When we moved to Portland I felt an instant safety net because most of my family lives here and some of my cousins attended Holy Cross. This school has shown me that I don’t need to be afraid to talk to other members of our community. For example, this year the 8th grade volunteered at the Blanchet House, a place that serves the homeless in Portland. Holy Cross taught me that you don’t have

Throughout my education (so far) I have gone to this school, St. Christopher. I entered this school in kindergarten (I went to St. Benedict for preschool) and throughout those years I grew attached to it making me feel as if it was my second home. And just like my own home it has made me feel comfortable enough to be myself. Additionally I have made friends here, some may have left to go to another school or stayed with me across the years but nonetheless I am sure I will not forget them. Although as friends and classmates we have gotten into disagreements. However our school has taught us how to solve these disagreements by talking and negotiating which is very important not only in school but also

I have memories from going to Hume Lake. When I was at Hume Lake, I felt like my relationship with God was grew and I was learned in the Lord. I made some good memories with my friends. At Hume Lake, my friendships built and united. In our daily classroom, I’ve made memories with those in the class and we’ve made jokes with the teachers & students. I’ve had great times with those in the class. Many people at Water of Life Christian School have left an impact on me. For example, the teachers have left an amazing impact on me. The teachers have taught me so many things and taught me some life-impacting lessons about God. The teachers have helped lead me into growing my relationship with God.There are many teachers who’ve left an impact on me and just a few are Mrs. Semanovich, Mrs. Kavan, Mrs. Fallon, Mr. Zekri, and Mrs.Belk. Also, my friends have left an impact on me. My friends have been there for me, been right by my side, supported me, encouraged me, made me laugh, and have helped me through hard and good times. THroughout this school year at Water of Life Christian School, I've made memories with the people who’ve impacted

For kindergarten and 1st grade I had the same teacher. Tommy, Emily, and Katie was in the same class as me. I never understand what a true friend is a till I is in 5th grade but I will talk about that later. In 2nd grade and 3nd grade I was the same old shy person. Everything stay the same. It was like kindergarten and 1st grade. Than 4th and 5th grade changed. It 4th grade I was bullied. Over and over again. The bully said,” Makela, you are the ugliest person alive, you never do anything right. You are dumb. Why are you so shy cried baby?” I would always cry because they said hurtful thing to me. I felt so bad. I used to be sacred to go to school. I never want to go to school because of that. In 5th it never got better. Then I told my teacher what was happening. My teacher help me. Then I told my friends and they said,” Makela, he is lying about you. You are beautiful, smart, you do a lot of thing right, Makela.” At the last day of elementary school my bully said, “Sorry. Makela I shouldn’t have bully you. I am truly sorry.” I forgive him. Without my friends I wouldn’t be happy with myself. That day I believe in to be a free person and not to care what people think of me. Thanks to Katie, Tommy, Emily, and Landon. You are my true