Sheila+G

My high school years would probably sound like any ordinary teenage girl's to a lot of people, but I would say they've been pretty great. I have done so many things, had so many new experiences and made many new friends. I will be forever changed by my experiences here at Green Hope and time spend away from school.

Freshman year was crazy. I had the most memorable band class ever and became really good friends with kids I still remain close with. I also spent a lot of time with some amazing upperclassmen that I wish I had had more years to spend with. Sophomore year was also a blur, filled with doing more things I love like dancing, volunteering, and hanging out with friends. I spent a lot of time with my friends from church, and they are some of the greatest people I think I'll ever meet in life. Though I haven't stayed with this youth group through the remainder of my high school years, I still cherish the hilarious and moving times I had with them and the friendships I still have. We also pulled so many pranks, tried to stay out of trouble, and tried so many new things we'll probably never think to do again. Junior year, even with AP classes, was a lot of fun. I still held high standards in school but at the end of the day, I think the many memories with my awesome friends definitely outweigh any studying I probably could/should have spent more time on.

My most memorable times in high school were certainly times spent at the beach with my friends. The many day trips down to Wrightsville are always fun and spring breaks in the freezing cold ocean have been like nothing out of the ordinary. I get to go on a trip every summer with a few of my good friends from Green Hope and my best friend from Texas every year to Ocean Isle. It is always the highlight of our summer and the tans and sunburns definitely don't last as long as the memories. This year, our senior year, will most likely mark the end of these trips and its definitely sad to see them go. We've laughed till we cried, met the funniest people I have ever talked to in my life, and so much more.

My family and I also had some really good times throughout high school. We got to go on some really awesome trips to places like Ireland and California. We did so many epic things like climb mountains and fly across oceans. I definitely enjoyed the time I spent with them on these trips. I've also been able to grow up with a group of girls (and a few boys) at my dance studio that have been awesome. From our grueling stamina practices to traveling all over the east coast for competitions and championships, we've had quite a good run. Even though I'm sometimes referred to as Dictator Sheila for kicking our team into gear, the days as Team Captain Sheila are classic and we've had our time to shine.

As my final days of high school are coming to a close, its a bittersweet symphony. I've gotten my straight A's in high school, held all those leadership positions that look good to colleges but I really did because I wanted to, and been rewarded with scholarships and admission to top universities. All of that is important and everything, but I can gladly say that through all this I've done what I've wanted to, regardless of what anyone person/ administrator/ college has wanted and it's been a fantastic time. I'm ready to move on to college but the many memories I've made in high school I'll take with me forever. It's been a good run at Green Hope High School and I can't wait to say the same for the future at the home of the national champions... UNC!

[|Sheila's High School Years Video]


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