The only thing that can describe this moment is Queen.
I checked the Competition Civics roster 5 times.
Each time, I saw my name. #24. Minnie Phan.
It didn't soak in until after school, when I had walked out to the front of the school and then back to Mr.Clegg's room... just so I could check one more time.
I did it.
I did it!
I made it into Comp. Civics!
Mr. Clegg didn't post the list until the last 10 minutes of lunch. There are no words conceivable that can describe how I felt before and after I scanned through that purple paper. I skipped over my name 6 times before refocusing on it and realized the significance of each deliberately placed letter. Adrenaline rushed through my blood when I ran back to Alex with a huge smile. I did it! I did it! (And I probably scared everyone around Alex)
I have never felt so... proud of myself. And grateful for all of those who had faith in me-all those who pushed and motivated me. And especially those who braced me for the possible failure. Their planning for my doom only made the fruits of my labor the more savory. I think Comp Civics and trying to get into it showcased all the growth I've made since my first years of high school. I went from a trouble making-class failing-naive prick; to someone who is passionate, motivated, and determined to do great. It feels like I've finally dug deep enough to find the gleaming treasure. And oh boy is it shiny. Real shiny.
I think the most astonishing thing was seeing my name among all the others. Each name was one that I recognized, and I could picture the faces the names belonged to. But I could also see that we weren't individuals anymore. We were a team.
But it isn't over yet, oh no no no. Now that I've made it into Comp. Civics, the real adventure is only beginning to sprout. In a few months, we will all be working hard and pouring hours into the class/team. In those months will be my real test of self-discipline and responsibility. AP Art, AP Art History, AP Micro/Econ, Comp Civics, Drawing 3-4, Social Justice, Math 4 (lol). It will be hard but I believe in myself! I have worked hard this whole year and I have changed both as a person and as a student. Next year I will have 3 things.
1) Lots of work
2) Support from amazing friends
3) Confidence
If I get the CCA Scholarship, I may even have some of my portfolio pieces done by the end of the summer, and (hopefully) an improved work ethic.
I know that is will be hard. I know that merely saying I can do it will not mean things will get done. But this is me, funneling my passionate into determination. I can do it. Yeah!
Each time, I saw my name. #24. Minnie Phan.
It didn't soak in until after school, when I had walked out to the front of the school and then back to Mr.Clegg's room... just so I could check one more time.
I did it.
I did it!
I made it into Comp. Civics!
Mr. Clegg didn't post the list until the last 10 minutes of lunch. There are no words conceivable that can describe how I felt before and after I scanned through that purple paper. I skipped over my name 6 times before refocusing on it and realized the significance of each deliberately placed letter. Adrenaline rushed through my blood when I ran back to Alex with a huge smile. I did it! I did it! (And I probably scared everyone around Alex)
I have never felt so... proud of myself. And grateful for all of those who had faith in me-all those who pushed and motivated me. And especially those who braced me for the possible failure. Their planning for my doom only made the fruits of my labor the more savory. I think Comp Civics and trying to get into it showcased all the growth I've made since my first years of high school. I went from a trouble making-class failing-naive prick; to someone who is passionate, motivated, and determined to do great. It feels like I've finally dug deep enough to find the gleaming treasure. And oh boy is it shiny. Real shiny.
I think the most astonishing thing was seeing my name among all the others. Each name was one that I recognized, and I could picture the faces the names belonged to. But I could also see that we weren't individuals anymore. We were a team.
But it isn't over yet, oh no no no. Now that I've made it into Comp. Civics, the real adventure is only beginning to sprout. In a few months, we will all be working hard and pouring hours into the class/team. In those months will be my real test of self-discipline and responsibility. AP Art, AP Art History, AP Micro/Econ, Comp Civics, Drawing 3-4, Social Justice, Math 4 (lol). It will be hard but I believe in myself! I have worked hard this whole year and I have changed both as a person and as a student. Next year I will have 3 things.
1) Lots of work
2) Support from amazing friends
3) Confidence
If I get the CCA Scholarship, I may even have some of my portfolio pieces done by the end of the summer, and (hopefully) an improved work ethic.
I know that is will be hard. I know that merely saying I can do it will not mean things will get done. But this is me, funneling my passionate into determination. I can do it. Yeah!