Sarah

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Hi. I’m Sarah. This project is by Sarah. Presented by Sarah. And about Sarah…Bocchicchio. Bocchicchio is Italian. It is pronounced Bow-key-key-o. So where to begin…

… High school. The grades 9 through 12.

 Essentially, I am the same person I was when I entered Green Hope. I still wear the same ripped up jeans and I still have a tendency to trip over things whether there is actually an object there or not. I know a lot of people change, but I didn't really. I mean I guess I matured, obviously, but I guess the easiest way to explain freshmen and sophomore year is that those were the years I spent “finding myself.” Yes, I realize that sounds really cheesy, but essentially, those were the years that I tried new things to see what interested me. For example, freshman year I played volleyball for the Green Hope Junior Varsity team. While it was fun and I have many memories I will never forget, I realized that high school volleyball took up more time than I was willing to spend. Don't get me wrong, I love volleyball, but staying up late to finish homework and never being able to hang out after school didn't really suit my interests. Sophomore year, however, I discovered somewhat of a compromise. My old volleyball coach called me and asked if I would want to help her coach little kids. It turned out I really enjoyed it and the amount of time I spent coaching was more balanced than when I had played for the Green Hope team. Ultimately, I discovered I really like coaching the kids and I continue to coach to this day.

 Furthermore, freshman year, I began volunteering at the //Carolina House//, a senior citizen's community. While I really enjoyed the people, the activities coordinator and I did not see eye-to-eye, stating it nicely. Instead my junior year, I discovered a recently built senior citizens' home called //Sunrise// that I decided to check out. I fell in love with Sunrise immediately and I now volunteer there every Wednesday and Saturday!

 Junior year for me was pretty relaxed. I mean, I spent a lot of time stressing over ridiculously hard school work, but when I wasn't working, I was hanging out friends. There are so many memories, I don't even know how to explain. The fair and the volleyball tournament where I met lots of new people are just two experiences that stick out to me. Basically, I am just a fun loving girl who loves to be around people and have a good time, whether it is paddle boating in Bond Park's lake or playing with a pretty pink unicorn named Romeo that my friend and I rescued from a Walmart. I had so much fun my junior year participating in community events such as the psych walk and the corn maze that requited everyone to dress up as a munchkin from //The Wizard of Oz//. Of course, I went all out and dyed my hair purple...temporarily.

 Senior year began exactly where junior year left off. I have spent senior year so far hanging out and enjoying the time with all my friends before we all go our different directions next year in college. One memorable event from senior year so far, although many more are to come, is the Straight No Chaser concert which was my very first concert! I don't even know how to describe it except to simply state that it was amazing! Also, this year, I got a new puppy! Her name is Ginger and she is adorable! She is a little wild dog that fits perfectly into my big, crazy Italian family.

 Ultimately, I have had many wonderful high school experiences that have shaped me and made me the person I am today. I hope to continue this trend and eventually carry these memories with me to college.