Jarwood Elementary School Narrative

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As a shy eleven-year-old who had never switched schools before, I anxiously walked through the doors of Wearwood Elementary School. I had spent the night prior wondering what this move would intel. Would I make friends? Would the teachers like me? Soon these worries became no more. Having moved from a larger school, I found a community at Wearwood that I had never noticed in a school setting before. Wearwood Elementary School is a place where every person knows each other and every child’s education is important. The community I found at Wearwood Elementary School has positively shaped me into the person I am today. The small setting found at Wearwood Elementary School made it possible to have a close relationship with each of my teachers. …show more content…
One of the best memories I have from my time spent at Wearwood was helping create a campaign for the State and National Junior Beta Club conventions. I suggested the campaign theme that was chosen, wrote song lyrics, helped create choreography and costumes, and campaigned for our candidate at both conventions. The hard work that other club members and I put into the campaign made it possible for a small elementary school to have a state officer for the Junior Beta Club. This taught me that no matter where someone comes from they can achieve greatness through hard work. Knowing that my voice and ideas helped our candidate win the election helped boost my confidence and self-worth. Our clubs hard work has made a lasting impact on my life. Wearwood Elementary school will always have a special place in my heart, and I could not have had a better middle school experience. My time spent at Wearwood has made a lasting positive impact on my life and education. I would not be who I am today without being the influence of the administration, teachers, and students of Wearwood Elementary

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