The 4 years perspective

My name Is Justin as most of you already know. 4 years ago I became an oakhill raider. I stand here in front of you sharing what my last 4 years have been for me, for better or worse. It all began back in freshman year. some of you understand what it’s like being the new kid. It’s a time for transition, meeting new people and fitting in with an unknown crowd.

It was a struggle for me. a new house a new beginning physically and mentally. I’ve never done well in school I always found myself to be a slacker one who never understood the ropes of new learning and the ways of the curriculum. I didn’t do my work freshman year because I gave myself the excuse of being new and not understanding the way the school works. But throughout that entire year I eventually found myself to adapt to my surrounding and began fitting in making new friends and new experiences. The first year of high school flew by and I knew I was now part of a community of people I would know for a whole 4 years and some for the rest of my life.My freshman year I hadn’t played sports instead I focused on friendships and the occasional goofing off making the teachers as mad as possible. My freshman year was full of great experiences and making memories to last a lifetime.

Sophomore year It felt like A fresh start something new, new people and new teachers. Instead of slacking that year I had decided different I wanted to show everyone what I was capable of I proved that to them for months until the end. But Let me tell you something about friends. Without them I wouldn’t of made it this far they helped encouraged me and made me the person I always knew I could be Friends can help you in many ways they give you that extra push to do better. Friends make you truly feel like you belong they constantly remind you of who you are and where you come from.. We all need those types of friends within our lives not just in school but outside of the building.  And I can’t forget family it was tough at first, the move and all of the things we went through, to get a new house and start a new chapter within our lives but They made the adjustment a lot easier to deal with. It felt in the matter of only 2 years that I had been part of this community forever. Sophmore year was the split between dimensions I thought. I was finally feeling at home like I belonged.

I had new classes new teachers and new people to coerce with inside and outside of these walls. Sophomore year felt easier to handle than freshman year I  was able to keep my head held high and stand up tall tackling all the work and newly introduced membean I could handle. It was the end of sophomore year Another year to a close. Sophomore year was one of the most influential years i was able to be a part of. I had friends and great laughs throughout the entire year I had gained knowledge and words that I thought id never use but finding I used them anyway. I found that every little moment we cherish throughout every year is one to dwell upon when we’re too old to remember.  Junior year was upon me all the conversation about how difficult it would be and the mountains i’d have to climb just to finish 1 essay. I found all the talk to be a little misleading I found senior year to be a little different than I was used to, I decided to play football as A raider for the first time in this program. And let me tell you something about highschool sports you will have a hell of a time and you’ll have a hell of a awful time. I made friends within the sport That I could never lose the bonds I made were like a anchor they’d never be lifted no matter what. The people I had the honor to play with will be one of my greatest memories to cherish forever. I think the horrible time I was talking about is knowing the season was over all you’ve been through and the people you walked the miles with. I regret not playing for more years than one but I sure don’t regret the memories I made within the sport, they are ones that when I’m old I know I will remember. The year had come to a close and senior year Was on the horizon knowing my last summer within high school was here I prepped walking through those doors for the first last time. Senior year is the year when you cherish all the friends memories and things you’ve been through with your classmates. It’s a time when I could look around and say this is my class and this is where I belong. This year I had a tough time especially with school work and figuring out my future. I kept asking myself do I do this or do that. I had decided that the military was where I belonged. long hours of research and family history led me to this path of honor. I plan on going in the army and pursuing a job, a duty that I believe serves its own right as a great career for anyone. I really thank all of my class for making these years of highschool what it was meant to me never forget who you are and where you come from were that pride on your chest and always keep your head up. Keep your friends and your memories when you need them most. Class of 2019 I wish you all happy futures and happy lives I hope to see all of you again someday thank you.

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