School is an extraordinary journey that prepares us for life’s challenges in the future. I knew middle school wasn’t going to be filled with coloring activities and jigsaw puzzles like what I had experienced in elementary school. My junior high years were unexpectedly difficult. In order to reach my goals and be successful, I had to mentally prepare to be determined, focused and responsible.
6th grade began on August 10th; I felt nervous but confident. I expected my new classes to be a breeze this year. My teachers seemed nice, I liked the school, and I had already meet some new people―what could possibly go wrong? I strived to become better and work harder until I felt content with the work I had accomplished. (add more detail about how …show more content…
In September of this year, I was called up to the front office unexpectedly. I thought to myself, "I haven't done anything bad. Am I in trouble?" I walked into the office and the councilor handed me and six other students a packet. She began to explain the information included, "Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) is an education program the allows students to sign a $10,000 scholarship for college. This packet will be sent to the Fulton County District school officials and the ultimate decision will be made there." I spent hours writing and perfecting the 11 page packet, and turned it in on the due date. The final decision was made on October 2nd only nine students were selected to receive the scholarship award. I was in social studies class, during 8th period, when I heard my name on the intercom once more. Though this time I felt different, uncomfortable. I slowly walked to the front office and was told to go see the Principal. I found his room and saw a cheerful expression on his face as I entered, he exclaimed "Victor, you just won 10,000 dollars!" I felt as if my heart had dropped to the ground, I had no words and I couldn’t stop smiling. He continued, " Nine students out of approximately 94,000 were selected. You are one of them." We had a 10-minute conversation about the next steps to be taken and he explained the counseling and the commitment involved. He congratulated me once more and I returned back to
6th grade began on August 10th; I felt nervous but confident. I expected my new classes to be a breeze this year. My teachers seemed nice, I liked the school, and I had already meet some new people―what could possibly go wrong? I strived to become better and work harder until I felt content with the work I had accomplished. (add more detail about how …show more content…
In September of this year, I was called up to the front office unexpectedly. I thought to myself, "I haven't done anything bad. Am I in trouble?" I walked into the office and the councilor handed me and six other students a packet. She began to explain the information included, "Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) is an education program the allows students to sign a $10,000 scholarship for college. This packet will be sent to the Fulton County District school officials and the ultimate decision will be made there." I spent hours writing and perfecting the 11 page packet, and turned it in on the due date. The final decision was made on October 2nd only nine students were selected to receive the scholarship award. I was in social studies class, during 8th period, when I heard my name on the intercom once more. Though this time I felt different, uncomfortable. I slowly walked to the front office and was told to go see the Principal. I found his room and saw a cheerful expression on his face as I entered, he exclaimed "Victor, you just won 10,000 dollars!" I felt as if my heart had dropped to the ground, I had no words and I couldn’t stop smiling. He continued, " Nine students out of approximately 94,000 were selected. You are one of them." We had a 10-minute conversation about the next steps to be taken and he explained the counseling and the commitment involved. He congratulated me once more and I returned back to