The Future- Caroline Totty

Looking back on junior year it was a very successful year academically, but socially not quite as great as sophomore year. However, I did mature and learned from some mistakes I made sophomore year that got me in some trouble with my parents. Junior year it's easier to know your place. Sophomore year is awkward because you aren't an upperclassmen yet but you don't want to be hanging around with the freshmen. My sophomore year was great socially because the seniors such as Will Freeman and Austin Gardner were my best friends and big brothers. They took me with them everywhere and included me in everything and we all just hung out. Not having the seniors from last year has definitely changed the social aspect of high school. Not only do I miss them so badly, but the seniors this year and my grade don't necessarily get along so socially my grade has been more isolated this year which isn't necessarily bad, but I do not prefer it. Academically taking five AP classes this year has definitely been a challenge and it's been hard to push myself to stay focused at times but I came out of first semester very happy with my grades and hope the same will go for second semester. Time management is something I've really learned about junior year especially taking classes like Ms. Dewees's. This summer I plan on nannying a family most week days. Two a days for Henry Clay soccer will start mid July so that will take up a lot of my time from then on. My family may go on a trip to Ireland, but we aren't sure yet. I'm just excited to spend time with my brother and all my college pals when they come back. Nothing too huge is planned for my summer. I'm hopeful that senior year will be fun and not as stressful as it can be. I'm hoping to know where I'm going to college in January or February that way I have time to find a roommate and not be too stressed. I'm super excited for college and am ready to go right now. Right now I think my number one school is UVA, but who knows if I will get in. I'm just trying to do my best in school and on the ACT right now so I can be as qualified as possible when the time comes. I already know which colleges I'm applying to and have visited almost all of them so that will be some weight off my shoulders next year. I'm excited to see what the future has in store for me but I'm also thankful for all my great memories and friends I have made in high school and can't wait for next year with them.