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Grand Finale...

6/3/2013

 
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You have learned many lessons throughout your four years at OHS. What lessons will stick with you/be helpful as you start the next chapter of your life?

* you do NOT have to response to one another's answers,..unless you want to :)

Dan Mott
6/4/2013 08:35:53 am

The time has come, the time to put high school behind you and actually begin your life. The past four years have taught me many things, however, there is one lesson that stands out the most. What, you ask? I'm so glad you want to know. The lesson is staying true to yourself. Let nobody around you influence yourt decisions, thoughts, or beliefs. So what if you like blue and everyone else likes red, you're unique. It's what separates the best from the well not so best. Being who you are on the inside will get you farther in life and give you satisfaction, rather than putting on a fake display of what everyone else is doing. Be a leader, not a follower. Make the footsteps, don't fall into them. Individuality will carry you far and beyond in life. For example, Danielle wanted to trend fanny pack Friday, let her do so, so what. In a similar situation getting hated on with his bag, Alan from the Hangover said, "It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one.

Shayne Fitol
6/5/2013 06:42:44 am

My time at Oxford High School has taught me quite a few different things. Some of the things I have learned will by useful in life, some others, not so much. For example, one thing I learned is that you shall not exit through the same door with which you entered during lunch time at the OHS cafeteria, even if you have 3rd lunch and no one else is going to walk through that door. This will not be useful in my future, unless I come across a random place with a similar rule. But as far as useful and important lessons go, I learned that, for me, hard work does pay off in the end. I can't say that this holds true for every single person on Earth, but in my personal experiences, it has so far. I have put in a fair amount of effort throughout my four years of high school, and as a result, I got into my top college choice. Last year in AP US History, I liked the class and decided to put in a lot of effort. I ended up getting the award for that class. In AP Calculus this year, since I am pretty good at math, I put effort in, and got the award in that class. But in classes and on projects that I didn't exactly like or enjoy, I didn't do as well. There's a class going on right now that I do not particularly enjoy. Some of you know which one I am talking about. I'm not exactly putting in 100% at the moment, and haven't for a decent amount of time now. Due to that, I have no idea what is going with this topic we are currently studying, and will likely do poorly on the upcoming test that we have. Luckily, my effort at the beginning of the year (back when the class wasn't so bad) made it so that I will, barring some crazy event where my grade drops 19 points in a week, not have to take the final.

Jackie
6/5/2013 08:19:31 am

Throughout my years at OHS I've learned more lessons than I can remember. And I am telling the truth when I say I can't remember them all. But the ones that I do remember are the ones that I will never forget. One that is very clear to me was taught to me during junior year. It was towards the end of the year during the dreaded AP exams. And though I only had one I didn't plan so well and also had SATs and personal issues going on. Basically I was a hot mess. I like to stress myself out. Not sure why but I'm good at it. And during my breakdown I was pulled aside and told, there's no need to stress this much. It is okay to care and want to excel, as you should, but I shouldn't be killing myself over things I sometimes can't control. I'm so focused on being in control of things that I lose myself in them. Im not sure as if to call it a lesson or a realization, but either way I won't forget it. My teacher helped to show me that a lot of my stress is self-inflicted. And since I realize it now I feel I am in more control of my stress and over caring of situations, to the point that I'm better managing it. Which will definitely be of use next year.

Katheryn
6/5/2013 10:01:03 am

To me this is hard to answer because I have done so much in my four years at OHS and it is hard to figure out what will be useful and what is just a stupid rule. There were too many rules that were and still are stupid that I cannot remember them all or any right now. Differently one thing that will be useful that I learned is DO NOT procrastinate. Procrastinating only leads to sleepless nights and crappy projects. Sports have helped a lot with time management. Time management is a big aspect that I will always need to actually get things done on time in my life. Being part of a team and all of those commitments and times that is part of being a team player will always be useful. This will be useful because I will eventually get a job and have people who rely on me, like a team player. How you treat people and act with your teammates is important because it helps you learn how to act and be relied on by people who is not family. OHS has taught me these lessons and more. Next year I will actually miss OHS a little.

Kyle Blake
6/5/2013 04:38:53 pm

Over the past few years there is one lesson from OHS that I will live with and cherish forever. I have learned to always be myself in life. When I first arrived at OHS I was worried about my image and who was gonna like me or not. Now in my senior year I have found myself and my own group of friends that are like me. When I was not myself in my freshman year I found myself hanging around with people that I had nothing in common with. When we did hang out i found myself not contributing to any conversations that they were having since I did not have any topics to talk about that I liked. After finding who I was and who I wanted to be, life at OHS became much easier. I was socially active, going to sports events and running track. While I was running track was when I was the most confident. I like who was on my team and I was able to relate to almost every teammate I had. The past four years at OHS have been the best four years of my life.

Jess Fedak
6/6/2013 12:47:58 am

These past four years in high school I have learned many things. Most things I will probably never use again. But one lesson I learned that will always stay with me is to be myself. There's no use trying to be someone you're not. I found out who my true friends were and realized you can not trust everyone. High school is where I grew into the person I am today. Looking back at freshman year I see that I was a completely different person. I learned not to stress over the little things like I used to. I appreciate what I have in life and my real friends. Thanks to my high school career I am the person I am today.

Zach Antonio
6/6/2013 01:26:10 am

While OHS was less about life lessons and more about grades (the public school system at its finest), you do learn some things. The most important lesson I learned came from AP English class last year. We often had open discussions based on a quote, and it led to a lot of debate. While I may have had my ideas and opinions set before discussion, that class taught me to keep an open mind. To listen to others argument and not be afraid to change my stance. In the beginning of the year, I would often dismiss opposing theories and stances as silly and misinformed. But as the year progressed, I soon learned how to change how I feel, based on the best argument. I was using reasoning to support my argument, not just feelings. As I prepare to go to college, I will be meeting people from around the country that will have many different ideals. And I will be prepared to change.

Mrs. Elbakry
6/6/2013 12:03:57 pm

What a well thought out and refreshing response!

Maria Castelot
6/6/2013 01:29:10 am

Though I have only been at OHS for one year, I learned a lot in that short amount of time. I am absolutely terrified of change. Never the less, I overcame that fear and decided to finish my high school education at OHS. With this decision, I was able to accomplish many things. I made new friends, I broadened my opportunities, and learned numerous things about myself. I learned that it really doesn't matter what people think of you because in the end their opinions don't count. I learned to be resourceful and to push myself to achieve my goals. My senior year at OHS was memorable and I'm happy that I decided to finish high school here. I now know what I want to do with my future and OHS helped me make that decision.

Tim Osborn
6/6/2013 02:11:56 am

The past four years at OHS has taught me a lot. Things that I will use in the future and things that will have no purpose in life. My freshman year I remember walking into school on the first day and seeing the huge seniors and being so afraid of them. Now I'm that huge senior ready to graduate. One of the life lessons that I learned is be prepared. Preparation is key, but have an alternate plan that can work too. Be prepared for upcoming tests, study study study. Be prepared for bad weather. Be prepared for everything. Looking back now, if I studied at least 10 minutes for tests and quizzes my grades would be so much better. I also learned to do my own work. If you copy something from someone else you are only hurting yourself. When the test comes you won't remember anything because you never learned it. I think it's safe to say I enjoyed high school, however, I'm ready to move to the next stage in my life.

Nick Casablanca
6/6/2013 02:38:06 am

Obvious enough, this is my only year at OHS. In the one year I have spent here though, I feel more prepared for college than I ever have before. Still, I think just high school in general, whether it'd be at Notre Dame Fairfield where I spent my last three years or this year here at OHS, high school has helped me learn to be honest and has helped me to become a man. It sounds a little silly, but it really has helped me to discover what I am passionate about and to be responsible for my actions. Playing hockey at Notre Dame has taught me life lessons about hard work, making sacrifices, and hockey is something I am deeply passionate about. For those reasons, it is why I left Notre Dame. Some problems in my life has caused me to my sacrifices for people I care about and that is part of the reason why I left and came back here, where everyone has been nice accepting me back. Getting back to the point, high school has taught me life lessons that I will use as I go on to college. It is really the only thing worth talking about because it is the most important lesson I have learned.

andrew lynch
6/6/2013 02:38:59 am

Throughout high school, I have learned many lessons. Some of these lessons were good and some not so good. When high school first started for me I never really cared about school. I slacked off, and didn’t put forward any effort. But then I started to hear about seniors graduating and where there life was taking them and I realized that I really needed to step it up if I plan on being successful in life. So around the time of my sophomore year, I really started to push myself to doing better in school, and sure enough, my grades turned right around, and I was proud. Now I am happy to say that I was accepted to all five colleges I applied to and I will not be graduating at the lower end of my class. What this has taught me is that hard work and dedication does pay off. Now that I know this I will definitely believe and follow this lesson throughout college and life. Thank you Mrs. Elbakry for a fun year of English

Kaitlyn Twombly
6/6/2013 04:10:34 am

Throughout my time here at OHS, I have learned uselful lessons that I will take with me to the next chapter of my life. Furthermore, it was within these last four years that I have found myself and learned how to deal with certain situations. The first I have learned is that things aren't always fair. I know this is something we all have always known or heard, but I hadn't experienced it until high school. Maybe it was an unfair grade, unfair rules, or unfair treatment, but it was here that I first experienced a lack of fairness. To bounce off of that point, I have also learned that one must never let obstacles prohibit them from doing what they want to do. For example, when I received a poor grade or poor treatment, I learned to never let it stop me from my ultimate goals. Last, but certainly not least, is perhaps the biggest lesson I have learned at OHS. One must not live life trying to please everyone one else, because they will lose touch with themselves. It took me until this year to figure that out, but in the end, it was the best lesson I could have ever learned here. Stay true to yourself and things will fall into place much better than if you are immersed in the desire to please everyone else.

Amanda Donofrio
6/6/2013 04:37:49 am

Aside from the academic achievements made throughout my four years attending Oxford High School, I’ve also adapted to social morals that better me as a person. I’ve learned the positives and negatives of a social relationship among my peers. More importantly, I’ve learned the balance between social aspects and school; in other words, to prioritize. I found it important to balance between the two so I can, for lack of a better term, keep my sanity! School can be demanding and I know it will only get more intense as I progress into college. However, knowing when and how to take a break from work and to enjoy my time relaxing is and will always be crucial. I do believe this is something to be aware of and address always throughout life. I am sure college will be unbearable if I transfer all of my attention into one subject. Therefore, the art of prioritizing has made me the type of student I am very proud to be. It is surprising that a quality so simple can have so much effect.

Haley Krivensky
6/6/2013 05:22:08 am

I never thought I'd say this, but over the past four years I have learned so much at Oxford High School. I learned that texting in class is not tolerated. That taught me how to text in class without getting caught. I learned that the only time something exciting happens at OHS is when girls rip each other's hair out over a boy who probably treated both of them like crap anyway. Speaking of crap, if you look that word up on google images the OHS school lunches will come up. Glad I didn't have to learn that the hard way. I also learned that the equipment to graduate outside on our beautiful new field is slightly more expensive than the equipment we need to graduate in the hot and crowded gym. I'm obviously so happy that we settled for the better of the two options...But aside from all of that, I learned who my true friends are in high school. The ones who stayed by my side throughout the good and the bad, the easy and the hard. High school really showed me who was worth my time, and who were the people who actually cared. I dropped friends and gained amazing new ones. I now know who will continue to stick by me throughout my college years. As annoyed as I was sometimes, I'm really glad that I got to spend my high school career at Oxford. The lessons that I'll remember most aren't the ones that the staff taught me, but the ones that my fellow classmates did.

Michaela
6/6/2013 05:58:34 am

In my years at OHS, I've learned much more from interacting with and observing people than I have academically. Don't get me wrong, I still remember all the formulas and equations for area, and how to determine a Z-score, but I don't value these things as much as I value the "life skills" that I've developed.
I don't think that everything I've learned can be summed up in a single paragraph.... Probably not even in an entire book. But if I had to give one piece of advice to the rest of the school, it would be to always try your best, because that's something you'll never regret. "Gee, I really wish I had slacked off more in geometry,"-Said no one ever.
Be nice to others, and appreciate everything around you. Give them your best too. I've found that putting others before yourself always works out in the long run. I think I can honestly say that I'm leaving this school with no real "enemies," and genuinely like everyone here (and would hope that others feel the same.) It's important to keep a balance of serving others, but not let that get in the way of who you are. Balance is everything.

Camille Glasow
6/6/2013 07:42:02 am

During my time here at oxford high school, I have learned many lessons. I have matured emotionally and academically. Although I've learned a lot and highly expanded my knowledge from my many classes I've taken, a few lessons have really stuck out to me. Of these valued lessons, I have learned perseverance. I have learned that you can really achieve anything if you put your mind to it. I'm not saying that I've worked so hard that I've accomplished anything I wanted to; that is far from true. There have been countless incidents where I set aside a goal because of laziness and not trying hard enough. But during my senior year I promised myself I would get high honors all year and did, not because I'm naturally gifted in academics (I'm not) but because I kept persevering myself to do so. I really learned that once you put your mind to do something it's attainable. I think all of the seniors have learned this lesson from college applications and capstone; and I think it's a very important lesson to learn.

Jeremiah Burr
6/6/2013 08:29:59 am

during my time as a high school student i have learned many things. I have learned that if you drop a magnet enough it will eventually demagnetize. I learned about american history, the world, health, and chemistry. all of these are great lessons but the thing that will stick with me the most is the fact that i should try to enjoy what i am learning. if i actually take the time to try and enjoy my classes i know that, one, i will do better, and two, i won't mind doing the work. i need to plan ahead and do the best job that i can do so that i can reach out and grab my future to succeed.

Kristina Lacasse
6/6/2013 08:36:57 am

I have learned numerous things; some I will use in the future, some not so much. One of the biggest lessons I have learned from my time at OHS is not one that I learned in the classroom (per se). Staying true to yourself and doing what you like is very important. This has a lot to do what self-motivation. It is easy to give in, but staying with what you believe in is hard. I have changed some beliefs throughout my years here, but they were only an effect of experiences I’ve been through. During my years on tech crew, I learned how to be responsible for a large group of people. It allowed me to challenge myself as well. School has also taught me how to manage time wisely and the effects of if I don’t. I appreciate all the lessons OHS has taught me.

Meredith Folsom
6/6/2013 10:57:01 am

I've learned my fair share of actual school related topics in high school. But, I think what's most important is what you learn outside the learning aspect of school. I've learned that in reality no one will remember embarrassing moments you've experienced I'm school. Trust me, no one will remember when you fell down the stairs or wore a really bad outfit (even though it probably felt like the end of the world). High school is a little part of life and although it's extremely fun and annoying it goes by fast. I've learned that it is over in a blink, so appreciate everyday and every moment. It's these moments that we will remember when we reminisce our "good ole" days. I've also learned that you shouldn't care so much about what people think about you. It's one person in the whole world. And don't worry about them if they don't worry about you.

Kara DeVito link
6/6/2013 10:57:18 am

In my high school career, I've grown significantly and learned a lot. Thinking back to freshmen year, I was super naive and self-conscious all the time. The benefit of going to a high school like this is that the majority of us grew up together, therefore, everyone has an idea of who we are or what we do. It makes it easy to just say "that's just the way they are." I certainly learned that you don't have to impress everyone, but be just the way you are. Learning this made me more comfortable as I got older. In freshmen year, I had completely different goals and I can honestly say that I am a completely different person now than who I was then. If I could say anything to the new freshmen, I would say this: Expect change. Whether it be friendships, goals, or personal things you care about now - just be prepared to walk out of Oxford High School a brand new person.

Bridget Borowy
6/6/2013 12:11:31 pm

I disagree with the seemingly popular opinion that most things we learned in high school are useless. They're really not. Everything we do and learn impacts us in some way, small or large. This is one thing that I've learned during my years in high school. Somehow, everything in life ends up tying in together and working out. Any step we take gets us closer to a goal. Yes, we know that some little things are petty and unnecessary. But at the same time, following stupid rules, or maybe disobeying them, helps to shape us for who we are. The most important thing I've found is that hard work is always worth it. We're all guilty of procrastination and half-assing work. However, working hard for all four years sets you up to work hard for the next chapter of your life in college. Turns out that working hard is something we'll all be doing for the rest of our lives so we might as well learn how to do it now and do it right.

Alex Mardis
6/6/2013 12:12:12 pm

As we are entering our college years there are many lessons we have already learned, but even more that we have yet to learn. I have to say that the most important thing that I have learned is that if you really want something you can accomplish it. And that you can be who ever you want to be. Looking back four years ago, we all thought we had it figured out. Who was smart, dumb, popular, going to the best college etc. And what I've realized is that we couldnt be more wrong. There are kids who werent even given a chance academically, socially, or athletically who are now some of the smartest, funniest and most athletic people around. And now that you see everyone going to all these awesome colleges with all of these aspirations it is cool to think where everyone is going to be 20 years from now. I am really happy I learned this while I still have my college years ahead of me. I feel that it is really going to motivate me to try my hardest.

Alyssa Ferreone
6/6/2013 12:15:16 pm

I cannot believe that high school is coming to a close this month.. Where did the time go?! The most important lesson I've learned is to enjoy every minute of life. It seems like yesterday I was a freshman scared to come to school on my first day of high school. And now, I'm getting ready to graduate. The days may be long but the years are certainly short. I also learned from being a student athlete in high school that it is important to be a team player. This will definitely carry on to college with me because I am going to be a college cheerleader. This also is just a lesson that will help me get along with people in school and in the work place. I am so grateful to have had the time at OHS to learn these lessons. I will cherish all of the time I have spent and the memories I have made here forever.

Rob Costigan
6/6/2013 12:19:40 pm

These past 4 years of high school have really been great to me. I've made a lot of mistakes, but I have also learned how to persevere through them. I will take a few lessons with me on my road to college. One of them is to appreciate the things that I have and not worry about the things I don't. If I can remember to always do that, I can go through life with a much more positive attitude, which will allow me to handle difficult tasks with a more methodical side. I will also take away the lesson to be myself, and not to let anyone influence me in a negative way. I am extremely happy with the life that I have, and I would hate to have it all taken away because of one negative thing that happens. But the most important thing I will take away from this experience is to never take anything for granted. I remember when I was a freshman on the varsity volleyball team. I remember sitting in the back of the bus, looking at all the big and tall seniors, asking myself, "What will it be like for me when I am a senior?" The saddest thing about that is that I remember thinking those same thoughts like I was thinking about them yesterday. Like it was yesterday. It's one of the saddest things you can possibly think of, but it's not an ending; it's a new beginning. With a new beginning, you're allowed a clean slate, a second chance, so don't mess around like you might have in the past. Put your nose to the grindstone, don't stop until the job gets done, and get involved with your community any way you can. It's a short ride, my friends, but it can be a beautiful thing. Life isn't about the destination; it's about the road you take to get there. I wish ALL of you the best of luck in your future endeavors, and I hope to see you all live very successful lives and to stay in touch even after we take separate paths. Thank you guys for a wonderful four years here.

Lauren Barry
6/6/2013 12:54:38 pm

I think it is true for every person when I say I am not leaving OHS the same person I started. Throughout my years at OHS I have learned so many things ranging from proving trigonometric identities to learning that you can only walk in the cafeteria from one way only. But as many people can once again agree, I think the lesson that will stick with me the most and the one I will value the most later on in life is one not so obvious. Looking back at these four years of my life I have decided that the lesson that will be the most helpful in this next chapter in my life will be to stop taking things for granted. It sounds so cliche, but I can honestly say I have learned this at OHS. Throughout my time here I have harshly learned that nothing is guaranteed for tomorrow, so stop taking advantage of it today. This lesson can be applied to people and things. During my time here at OHS I have been faced with extreme obstacles that I am proud to say I have either overcome or am working to overcome. The lesson to stop taking things for granted will be helpful in this next chapter in my life because I feel that I will be better prepared for the real world. Because I have come to the conclusion that nothing should be taken for granted I know that when I am faced with difficult times in the real world I can look back to this lesson I learned at OHS and be grateful for what I have now at this time in my life.

Richard Katrenya
6/6/2013 01:06:50 pm

Reading this question and deciding an answer for it is like the equivalent of bringing a little five year old into a candy store and asking him what his favorite candy is; having a definitive answer is nigh impossible.

I have learned so much in the last four years and I have accomplished many feats in the process. I became an Eagle Scout at the age of 16, I ran the 2 most masochistic sports there is (track and cross country), I was inducted in the National Honor Society, I have pulled many all nighters completing projects that I know I should have done many days prior, I have suffered through countless numbers of Barone and Evans Essays, and much much more. I can say that I have learned at least 10 things regarding each and every one of these things; I can't describe four years of life lessons, growth, maturity, and success, in only a couple of sentences.

Moving on to the next stage in my life though, college is probably going to be a lot tougher than high school, but I know everything that I learned in High School well help me in these next four years.

If I really had to try to narrow it down, the lessons that I learned that has affected me the most is from my dad. He raised me to always try my hardest in everything that I did. "If you do stuff half ass, you're going to end up doing again a second time, and maybe a third time. Have pride in your work and do it right the first time."

I can guarantee you that there are plenty of times where I almost handed in something with the mind set "screw it, I just want to get this done and not worry about it anymore", but with this lesson being in my head, I would realize that this piece of work is not something that I would be proud to have my name on.

This lesson helped me survive high school for the better, even though it was a lot tougher, and hopefully I can keep this lesson in my mind when bombarded with the rough life of college.

Good luck next year everyone, I'll miss you all.

Meghan Giannettino
6/6/2013 02:03:14 pm

To be myself and not let others influence me, is a lesson I take away from my four years of high school. I learned in freshman year to be myself, because all throughout middle school I tried to dress, listen and like what everyone els was into. Instead of what I liked. I was worried that my peers wouldn't think I'm "cool" or the odd one out. When I got to high school I found people who have the same interest as me. Really things I liked not the fake stuff. I've made incredible friendships because of it. I learned in high school no one really cared what music you were listening to, the type of clothes or how you styled your hair. I stayed true to myself, ignoring others if they didn't have any thing positive to say. Best lesson you can learn is to be your self no matter where, when or who you're with, if you stay true to your self life will stay true to you.

Dan K
6/6/2013 03:19:55 pm

A lot of people may easily be able to state a couple things that they learned from attending OHS. Honestly aside from the the actually learning of the subjects, I have not learned much until I started reflecting back on my experiences. I attended school for these four years and never really changed. I dedicated myself to my sports, activities, and stayed true to myself throughout. I know I'm determined, but I can say that OHS gave me what I need to start to achieve what I want to do. Although people complain so much about how awful Oxford High School is, including me, it was not that bad and worth every moment to go each day. No matter the type of person, there is something for each and every person to enjoy here. Not everything is going to be "fun" or interest you, but there's something for everybody here. The people that make the most out of there high school career are the ones that make the entire experience enjoyable from start to end. Looking back on my high school career, the most important thing that I learned is that I wouldn't have wanted it to happen any other way.

Katie Mitchell
6/6/2013 04:01:43 pm

As a freshman I was told that the next four years of my life would be the best ones of my life. Whoever said that was wrong. I think they meant to say that high school would the most exhausting four years of my life, because that seems more accurate.
But the fact that high school will not be the high point in my life isn’t all that sad; I figured out who I am, and who my true friends are in the past four years. And if there is one thing I learned, it’s that you have to roll with the punches. Things cannot, and will not, always be perfect. And instead of being upset by the small things, it’s much easier just to be happy. Life is too short to be spent worrying about things that a year from now I probably won’t remember. I have my friends, and I have my fun, and that is all there is to it.
I am told now that college will be the best four years of my life. Hopefully Kentucky can prove that.

Kaitlyn
6/6/2013 06:24:16 pm

The lessons that will stay with me the most aren’t the academic ones. Even after I forget all the facts and equations I have had to memorize I’ll still remember the life skills that school has taught me. Most importantly is that if you work hard you really will get somewhere. I remember when I was a freshman I procrastinated on almost everything and had very little patience with any of my work. I didn’t really see the value of learning things I didn’t believe I’d ever use. Now I wish I’d tried harder because I see that I really missed the point back then. The small things you learn day to day in class may be insignificant, but putting effort into every day anyway is the only way to get anywhere in life. Maybe missing one homework assignment doesn’t seem like a big deal but everything adds up and it is up to you to make sure all the small things add up to create the life you want. Luckily, since then I’ve gotten much better with motivating myself to do well, and I’ve seen how much it’s paid off. I’ve gotten into a college I’m really looking forward to going to and I can now say that I’m proud of what Ive accomplished. So my biggest life lesson I’ve learned in high school is not to give up and to live every day the best you can. Yes, there are plenty of things about school I could be complaining about right now but they’re not what is important. In ten years I’ll have forgotten the everyday annoyances of waking up early and having rules I don’t agree with but the way I learned how to motivate myself to do the best I can will still be affecting my life.

Victoria Marino
6/7/2013 12:30:16 am

I have learned many lessons throughout my four years of high school. One lesson that will help me through out life is time management. I have learned when and how to spread my work out throughout the quarters. If an assignment is assigned to me early in the year and the due date is not for a while I haver learned to space out my work with the time given. I know that next year in college my time management skills are going to help me get through the year with ease. I have also learned maturity. I have learned that there are times where we need to grow up and act older then our age given certain circumstances. We aren't always going to be helped through everything in life. We need to take responsibilities for our actions whether they are good or bad.
Over all high school has been quite the experience and has taught me many lessons that I will carry with me through out my life.

Ally Caple
6/7/2013 12:38:31 am

Over the past four years at OHS, I've learned a lot of things. But one of the most important things I've been told is to just move on when something doesn't go your way. From forgetting assignments to bad AP test grades to small arguments with teachers, just move on. Constantly thinking about these things will only make the rest of your days worse. They're bad, yes; but they're only a small part of your life, even your day. It's best to focus on the good than to dwell on the bad. But with that said, I've also learned to take responsibility for my actions. If I've don't something wrong, I know to apologize and make things right. If I get a bad grade on something, I know how to improve. It's all about what you can do to make things better for yourself without being stuck in the negative.

Danielle
6/7/2013 12:39:18 am

Throughout my 4 years at OHS I learned a lot. Most importantly I learned how to be grateful for everything I have. Coming in to OHS I didn't appreciate my teachers or the work they gave me, but now I understand why my teachers pushed me so hard. Looking around at all my peers and everything we've accomplished, I see that it's okay to receive help from the people around me. OHS also taught me that although procrastination is fun and great it's just not an efficient way of doing things. After doing capstone I now realize that in order to be successful, I have to balance my time and be organized and capstone helped me come to that realization. Now that I'm going off to college, I can use all the life lessons OHS has taught me. The teachers I've had over these years have all taught me something special and important and it's too much to name here. But el bakes, you helped teach me how to be open to new ideas through the books we've read and the activities we've done. Don't miss me too much next year.

Christina Buswell
6/7/2013 12:39:49 am

Highschool has been one big learning experience for me. With everything that has happened to me, good or bad, I have taken away a lesson that I won't forget. I have learned to stay true to who I am and what I believe in. Never let the criticisms of others change you. I have also learned that hard work and dedication pays off. When you set your mind to something you can accomplish it. But most importantly, I have learned to cherish those around me. Everyone I have encountered has impacted my life in some way shape or form. And most of my peers I may never see again. It's bittersweet, but we have all been with each other for (most of us) the past 12 years of schooling. And we shouldn't take for granted those who surround us and I know that when I leave for the University of Kentucky in the fall, I won't forget those who have impacted my life positively or negatively because they have helped me get to where I am.


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