East, South, West...Where's North?

From preschool to senior year, I have had the most amazing experience in and out of school. But to get to graduation and regret not sleeping during nap time, we must start out small.

I grew up in the Central Bucks distract my entire life. I never moved out of the district and I am so appreciative now that I never did. My first school was Simon Butler Elementary school. I was there from half-day preschool until sixth grade with the typical ups and downs of growing up. Elementary school did not contribute to my career decision, but I had one of the best teachers there who I still keep in contact with. My sixth grade teacher, Ms. Henry, but now Mrs. Hawk, was my favorite teacher at Butler. She was an inspiration to not only me, but the class. With her I wasn't afraid of what was to come in middle school; she prepared me. The relationship the class had with her was incredible. Only after teaching for her second year at Butler, we were her favorite class. I am so thankful I got to spend my last year at Butler with her.

On to Unami Middle School, where I played soccer and made the decision that would change my life forever. In seventh grade, we had to do a career project on what we wanted to be when we grew up. I had no idea what I wanted to do; I was only thirteen. I didn't even know what I was having for dinner or wearing the next day. Nobody had prepared me for this decision. I thought about it for awhile and then something hit be like a to of bricks. My mom's best friend, I call her my aunt because we are so close, Aunt Diana was the answer. I knew that I always wanted to help people and work with others. She is a Nurse Anesthetist and I decided to do some research on the performance of a Nurse Anesthetist. It clicked; I knew this was what I wanted to do when I grew up. At Unami, there were the cliques. There were nerds, jocks, populars, and then there was me. I liked to mingle and be friendly with everyone. I hated cliques, but that was how it was then. To me, loving my friends and expanding my education were the two most important aspects of growing up.

 

Finally, Central Bucks South High school, were I found the love of my life and made the decision to enroll at Cedar Crest College. CB South has two sister schools, CB East and CB West. However, no CB North! My high school education I think was the most important because it challenged me to preform better and prepare me for college. We had block scheduling so I had four classes each day that were an hour and a half long. I liked bock scheduling because I only had to focus on so much and some of my classes now are that long. I have been with some of the same people since pre-school and the feeling of graduating with them was speechless. High school wasn't just about the education; it was about the experience. If I could go back and change my experience I wouldn't. I loved my high school years; I met incredible people that I will never forget. I played soccer for one year and ran track for two years. Being involved was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It is important to not only focus on your education, but to get involved and meet new people and have a good time. My school was diverse and there were lots of different talents. CB South is known for everything; sports, education, music, arts, you name it. I believe I was given the best education in the Central Bucks school district. I wasn't learning just to learn; it was more than that.

 

The relationships created in high school go beyond the walls. I stay in contract with multiple of my favorite teachers. The teachers know high school is more than just education; its the friendships built there and the time spent there. My guidance counselor and my teachers made it easy for me to apply to Cedar Crest and potentially be accepted. If it wasn't for them and their assistance, it wouldn't have been possible. They helped shape who I am today. CB South came together as a family; if someone was upset, we were there to comfort them, if someone was happy, we all celebrated. CB South Titans always came together.

"Once a Titan, always a Titan."