"The Quest to Win Spirit Week"

[18] As October rolls around, spirit week is the topic of discussion.
[18] To lose as a senior would come many terrible repercussions.

[14] The grand spirit-filled week started off with pajama day.
[16] The seniors took the lead easily and were ahead in the race.
[14] But the second day, the "freshmen success" did not delay.
[16] The seniors unfortunately had to settle for second place.

[16] However, to my joy, we won Wednesday's and Thursday's events.
[16] On Wednesday, everybody dressed up as cowboys and cowgirls.
[16] Our victory made the underclassmen begin to lament.
[16] Thursday, the seniors looked professional and looked as great as pearls.
[16] At last, our success for the week was beginning to unfurl.

[18] When the seniors felt comfortable, the hallway judging still brought us down.
[18] Somehow the freshmen beat us, because they too wanted the trophy and crown.
[19] Tension between each grade had quickly risen when the final day came about.
[19] Everyone dressed in their class color and cheered for the events with a loud shout.

[14] When the class dance and races finished, the crowd grew anxious.
[14] Every grade fighting to win made them appear contentious .
[18] All eyes were on the MC who then began to read the final standings.
[18] The seniors were declared winners, and rushed the floor as we had been planning.

[21] The feeling of winning could not be explained by any word in the dictionary.
[21] A hard-fought, school-spirited victory that will always remain in my memory.

"When I felt no chemistry, with AP Chemistry"

[24] It all began on September 5th, 2012, when my hope for a "fun" senior year was crushed.

[19] After I sat in my AP Chemistry class, I realized what I had done.

[24] Wallowing in my bad decision to enroll in chem, I thought never could this battle be won.

[19] The first week of class, we reviewed how to balance metathesis equations.

[24] We were told to go home, read, and learn it ourselves, as if we were AP Chemistry mavens.

[22] As I opened my AP Chem book that evening, I had to face my first senior struggle.

[22] The thought of a test within 2 days, made me want to shed enough tears to form a puddle.

[22] Magnesium hydroxide plus hydrochloric acid yields... Well, here comes the frustration.

[22] "But I could simply drop the class, and take something easier," I thought. Oh the temptation!

[19] "No!" My heart responded. I must work hard, and study well. There may yet be hope,

[19] if I do well on my first test, and set a good base. I will not give up, nope!

 

 [12] For the next two days, chemistry consumed my mind.

[12] I studied all night, just so I won't be behind.

[14] The daunting test, intimidatingly awaited me.

[14] But if I studied hard, I will conquer it- guaranteed.

 

 [11] "Tick-tock," the clock sounded. Time was running out.

[19] As "Test day" arrived, I was led into a state of utter resignation.

[11] I studied all that I could, there was no need to be upset and pout.

[19] I thought, "Just focus on the test and think hard, for the entire duration"

[18] The bell sounded and I quietly handed in my test, feeling afraid.

[17] Immediately after school I anxiously went to see my score.

[18] I instantly noticed a red, sloppily-written, numerical grade.

[17] But my eyes focused, my vision cleared, and therein lied a "94."


[14] My worrisome heart rate settled, and I began to cheer.

[14] Ah yes, this is certainly going to be a good year.