In 10th grade I almost quit school, got my GED, and took the easy way out. As I was about to quit, I was taken aside by my Global History teacher Mrs. Brown. In a total act of unselfish caring she explained to me exactly how quitting school would affect the rest of my life. She gave me the confidence to realize my full potential, and she did it because she saw something in me that not many did at the time. After hearing her words I had to stay in school, I had to graduate, and I had to turn myself into the person I knew I could be. Without Mrs. Brown I wouldn't be writing this today. Words cannot even begin to describe how much I appreciated that talk we had. Without it, I would only be a shell of what I have become today.
Even after Mrs. Brown gave me the strength to continue on, I still never thought I would miss OFA. I claimed to hate high school, as many students do. In essence I never really hated it at all. I was immature and I couldn't appreciate the benefits of a good high school education. Instead of having fun, going to dances, and playing sports like most of the other students, I was anti-school spirit, portrayed an arrogant attitude, and caused trouble for teachers and other students just for the "fun" of it. In the end, the only one who missed out was me. I kept myself from having the time of my life in high school; I was my own worst enemy. I would see other students having fun in school and I would often wonder "how, this place sucks."
As I look back on it now, I realize OFA didn't suck. It was actually the security blanket that kept me away from many harmful situations. I knew that no matter how alone I felt or how down I was about life, that I could always go to school and see all the teachers and friends that made me feel good about myself.
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I'm glad you realized what High school could have been to you.. but let me tell you it could still suck! haha.. I was never a big fan of high school and i did play on sports teams, go to parties, all that good stuff and I still claim to Hate High School!
I did however have that teacher that helped me through. It is nice to know that there are some teachers that care about the students. It is those teachers that make high school semi worth while.
Don't you all know that you're expected to hate high school when you're a teenager.
A teacher or guidance counselor can be a great source of encouragement and help you with decisions that affect your life - especially career choices.
Personally I liked school - never missed a day unless necessary.
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