| I personally found this year more enjoyable than my freshman year for a number of reasons. For one, me and the rest of the Class of 2007 were no longer at the bottom. Consequently, as a class, we gained more spirit at pep assemblies and other school activities. And of course, everyone�s self-esteem and ego boosted, including my own. :)
Another reason that I liked 10th grade is because of my dance class. This year, I began Beginning Dance with Ms. Crockett and discovered that I had dancing in me. Prior to this year, I never imagined myself having enough confidence to dance and perform for many people, because I just did not dance. Also, no one in my family was a dancer, so I just followed suit and refused to dance at parties and other functions (where dancing is a primary element). Now, however, I feel a lot more comfortable expressing myself with dancing. I was able to learn the basics of ballet and jazz, with Ms. Crockett teaching my class what different dance positions were (such as jet�, en croix, or glissade), and as a result, learned some French. In addition, I learned how to dance to lyrical, hip-hop, and even tap. Despite me always putting myself down when it came to dancing, I managed an A on my first progress report, and I now maintain it at an A+. I love dancing and if I have a chance to perform or further my dancing, I�ll take it. I plan on continuing dance by being in Advanced Dance Choreography next year. To get into that class, there are auditions held. I�m proud of myself, because unlike others that want to get in, I don�t need to audition. I have already proved myself a worthy enough student and dancer to get into Advanced Dance. I don�t plan on becoming a professional dancer in the future, but just like having dancing as a hobby.
Last year, I wanted to get into Yearbook, but couldn�t because I didn�t pay attention to any announcements concerning incoming yearbook staffers. Also, I already had a full schedule ready for this year, filled with classes all required to graduate. I wanted to wait until I had space in my schedule to join the Yearbook Staff; preferably my junior or senior year. It just happened that this year, as I was signing up for next year�s classes, I figured that for junior year I had space for an elective, preferably Yearbook. As soon as I saw posters go up about meetings, I went there. I applied for a position in the yearbook staff. I had to take pictures and create a sample layout spread, and turned it in with my application. A couple of weeks later, I received notice of my interview. Considering how I haven�t had many interviews in my life, I was nervous coming into the room with not knowing what to expect. It all turned out for the best. I am now on the Yearbook staff roster for the 2005-2006 school year, and I consider this a big accomplishment for myself. Out of the many applicants who wanted to get into Yearbook, I was one of the (less than fifteen) people that got in.
Also, this year I met more people and made more friendships. As a result, we joined clubs together and went to more school activities (e.g. the Homecoming football game), which got me more involved in school. Although I wasn�t able to make the Principal�s Honor Roll or CSF at the beginning of the semester, I am still striving to get better grades and hopefully, I can get into CSF for next semester.
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