“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass
A Modern Day Trojan Spirit
As stressful as high school might be, there are also many fun parts of it. One of the best parts is the togetherness of the students during school-wide events. Our school has a couple of big events throughout the school year, one of which is the Battle of the Classes. Battle of the Classes is…
A Thread in the Tapestry
I remember one day that started like any other. I walked into the quad and sat at the table with my friends, people chattering as usual all around us. We started talking as we usually do, about school and our teachers. I have no idea who brought it up or how the topic switched, but…
Weaving Threads
Pressure is created as soon as you step into high school. As soon as you step in, it feels as if all the teachers suddenly expect you to turn into a young adult, prepared for everything, and knowing exactly where you are going. While some teachers are understanding, there is always this underlying expectation. Constant…
The Labors of Finals Week
This year, a new experience for me was finals week, where you get tested on all the material from the first semester in all of your classes. At first, it felt really overwhelming, navigating how to study for seven classes while also doing the homework they assigned. I struggled with figuring out how to divide…
The Hearth of Friendship
The journey of high school can be an extremely stressful one, making it very important to have people around you to relieve that stress. People you can rely on, talk to, and joke with. The pressure of high school will weed out those true friends who will stick with you through anything. These friends provide…
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Strings of Thought 