What I Learned In High School

I excelled academically in high school. I was diligent about setting proper study habits for each class in order to handle my rigorous extracurriculars and my school work. The workload intensified throughout my time at UHS with my addition of more AP and Honors level courses; however, I learned time management skills, work ethic, and how to make better student-teacher connections to ensure that I always preformed to the best of my ability during the school year and beyond. Reflecting on my high school classes, I am confident that I put in my best efforts to ensure success.
B. Each year of high school was better than the last in my extra-curricular element. I entered high school focused on theatre, with band and music on the side; however,

each year I became more involved in band. Due to my workload I had to choose between the two, so I chose band. In this way, I feel that high school helped me to further develop who I am. I also learned valuable social and leadership skills via numerous opportunities such as going on L.I.N.K., maintaining employment at a local restaurant, and teaching a class at a local camp. More specific events, like drumline championships, gave me a greater purpose as part of a well bonded team. In school with peers as well as outside of school in the workforce and in leadership positions I have learned how to make lasting professional and social relationships with both my peers and adults in the past four years.
2. Do you think your transcript is an accurate reflection of your ability? What factors, if any, contributed to your performance positively or negatively?
Throughout each school year I have had after-school activities until 9pm at least three days a week. Because of this, I was often up late studying and completing assignments. Despite these potential setbacks, I feel like my transcript accurately depicts my intelligence and work ethic. Not only do I perform best under these pressures, I have also learned efficient study habits and time management skills in order to maximize my success inside and out of class. Furthermore, I formed excellent relationships with my teachers in order to seek help and advice outside of class to boost suffering grades.
3. Have there been any events, circumstances or experiences that have had a major impact on your way of thinking?
The natural gain and loss of friendships and relationships throughout high school has taught me how to be respectful and understanding of those around me in order to develop lasting bonds with individuals and groups.
4. What is your strongest subject or elective and why?
My strongest subject is history. Learning about the historical bedrock of the world that shapes our present way of life fascinates me. Specifically, I enjoy learning about world cultures because I feel that they can give me a greater appreciation for the world around me that I don't see in my daily life. I feel that we can learn the most about how to succeed in the future by examining events of the past, which is ominous and intriguing. What’s more, I excel at reading quickly and retaining specific information which is critical to excelling in social studies courses.
5. What are your most significant contributions to UHS? How will UHS be different because of you?
My most significant contribution to UHS has been my dedication to my classes as well as to the music program. In school I set an example for those around me by mindfully participating in class on a regular basis and by always completing my work above the expectation by adding flares of creativity. Moreover, I consistently arrive at band practices thirty minutes early to practice and prepare to work as hard so that I can elevate my team to a higher standard in competition. This dedication instills future pride and passion for the organization. I hope that my dedication to school will help others feel more comfortable speaking out and expressing themselves in whichever medium interests them the way that I do with academics and music.