Personal Narrative: Allentown Central Catholic High School

As I walked through the front doors of Allentown Central Catholic High School, I felt a sudden rush of panic. Everything I had once seen and had once been familiar with in middle school quickly vanished into thin air. I was terrified, not because I thought I was going to get lost, but because I knew that every little quiz I took, every little paper I wrote, and every exam I labored over would now count toward my ultimate goal of getting into a prestigious university. I wasn’t scared of new faces, but rather new beginnings and experiences. High school also intimidated me as I made the transformation from “big man on campus” in eighth grade to a young and vulnerable 9th graders. The thought of having new teachers, described by some upperclassmen as “brutal” was also overwhelming. Overall, I had no clue what to expect. My middle school teachers always warned us, “In high school, you are on your own and there is no cushion. Teachers will not hold your hands and help you through every little thing.” I found these statements mostly true. Teachers expected us to have responsibility for our work and actions—a completely different concept compared to middle school. After the first …show more content…
As I walked out the front door of my house to get on the bus, my mom said, “Make sure you are kind to everyone and make some new friends!” I knew I had to be open to meeting new people and had to be myself. Prior to attending Central Catholic, I went to St. Michael’s and St. Thomas More; therefore, I knew plenty of people going into school. I had kept in touch with many friends from both middle schools and have met many new friends who have shaped my experience. After the first week, I met many lovely girls whom I continue to get closer and closer with. High school would not as enjoyable without my friends by my side. I look forward to growing with them, and I’m sure I’ll form bonds that will last a