Farihah

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English Script: When I was in middle school, the prospect of high school seemed very daunting, and I didn't know what to expect the first day I walked through the doors of Green Hope high school as a freshman. From that first day, I realized high school wasn't all that it was made out to be in movies, and it certainly wasn't as frightening as I had anticipated. Within days, I had found the friends who have stayed by my side throughout these past four years, became involved in several of the activities the school had to offer, and settled into high school life. As a freshman, my friends and I joined key club to take part in serving the community, and four years later, we find ourselves pursuing the same projects. Being in Key club as well as other organizations helped me to develop a passion for service and leadership early on, as well as dedication and establishing interest in things which I found intriguing. My sophomore year, not much had changed. I was still much like the shy, cautious, but interested person I was as a freshman. Although classes started to take up more of my free time, I still found ways for creative expression and service projects. That year, I started working on a science project for AP biology with a partner, and after months of hard work and a less than enjoyable Christmas break, I received my first award in science on neurology. It was an exciting moment, and from then on I realized I wanted to pursue a career which was innovative and allowed me to help others in my daily life. Speaking of helping, through some of my service organizations, I was able to meet a variety of people and be exposed to several different situations, all of which positively benefitted me. In my junior and senior years, I realized that I had developed much more maturity, but in essence was still the same person who had walked through the doors of Green Hope many years ago. Along the way of my journey, teachers and friends at Green Hope and outside of school have made it possible for me to stay sane and focus on enjoying my high school years. Reflecting on the numerous key club district conventions, international festivals, long study and research hours, I realize that it is important to acknowledge that some of my most memorable moments in high school have been the most inspiring, fun, and spontaneous ones. And as I continue on to college in the fall, I hope to carry these experiences with me.