My time at Millbrook High School has been a journey, full of incredible people and incredible experiences. Over the past four years (particularly the past two, shout-out to IB), I have become a more educated and well-rounded individual, but more importantly, I have developed deep relationships with amazing people.
I was unsure of myself, and of who I eventually wanted to be, when I began my life at Millbrook. I didn't know many of my classmates, the classes were new and challenging, and I didn't really know where I was going (both literally and figuratively).
Sure, I made some great friends and memories along the way, but high school really took a turn for the better once junior year started. Driving to school and off-campus lunches were great, but what really made the difference was the community of students and teachers that I had the privilege to meet. I went from knowing a couple of people in each of my classes to becoming a member of a family of over a hundred new people, with whom I shared similar interests, ideals, and beliefs. It was this family that really made high school something meaningful to me. It was this family that supported me, encouraged me, and really helped to show me what it means to be a conscientious and open-minded individual.
It was this family that helped to make me who I am today, and for this, I am immeasurably grateful.
This blog is, in essence, a thank you. To my friends, I can't tell you enough how much you mean to me. As our time at Millbrook comes to an end, I can't wait to see the great things that you'll all accomplish in the next part of your lives. To my teachers, thank you so much for taking the time to really get to know and understand us as individuals. That is what really makes school, and the IB program, meaningful.
Also, shout-out to Stud Club, you know who you are. You're the realest of the real. La creme de la creme. The best of the best. Don't know what I'd do without you.
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ReplyDeleteAwh Justin, this is super nice and made me really happy to read as I thought back on my high school experience as well. I completely agree with you when you talked about this blog was a thank you to all of your friends and teachers. (I accidentally just typed friends and family, but in a way, we have all become a family). Good luck at State, can't wait to hear about all the awesome things you'll do there!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a pleasure to get to know you over the past few years, particularly this year, and I look forward to carry our friendship on into the future. Although you are going to the wrong school, I am sure we will still stay connected throughout college. I am thankful to have you keep me sane in 7 classes and to keep me on track. Thanks for being one of my best friends and I look forward to summer and the future.
ReplyDeleteI thank Posiden himself to be able to count you as one of my best friends. IB has pushed us together in a way that is hard to reverse. You can count on us being great friends throught collage and later in life. summer is about to be real af and i cant wait to eno on smith mountain and get eaten by ticks.
ReplyDeleteJustin!!! I definitely agree about the community of IB, it is one of it's biggest selling factors for me; to be surrounded by a group of students as focused as I try to be! I could not have been happier to get to know you more this year, we have had some really rocking times (((prahhm))). Everything that you said about stud club extends to you dude, you are the best of the best! I'm sure that will show at state! Can't wait to visit next year and listen to Walter tell you how much better UNC is! So pumped for this summer and the ticks!!!
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you about the community of IB. I think it has definitely pushed me academically and has challenged me to push myself out of my comfort zone. I also liked your focus on friendship! Thank you thank you for being such a great friend (even better than Brad) and knowing how to make a fire when the rest of us have no idea. Also thanks for always hanging my eno straps, Anastaaaaahhhssiiaaaa.
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