I came to this school in first grade. Then I was only 6 years old, shy with pigtails, my babydoll and I walked into this school 8 years ago. I was crying and had zero clue what I was getting into. There were a few people I knew but other than that I was all on my own. I can’t remember everything from that day, or even the year, but right from the start I …show more content…
Throughout the years I have grown up here. The outstanding teachers and caring classmates welcomed me, like they welcome everyone else who walks through the doors. I am different than I was back then, pigtails aren’t really my thing, but through all of my growth, no matter what, I was able to be who I am. I think that is what I will remember most about my funny, unique, athletic, kind, incredibly intelligent classmates. We have all become one big family, despite our differences these people have become my closest friends. I could be my crazy, insane self with no worries. Every year when I would get my class list and I wouldn’t see my best friends or the people I knew the best I would be sad, but then every year at the end of school I would say “that was the best class I’ve ever had!” I think that …show more content…
Maria Goretti is my faith. I will forever be grateful for this school for teaching me everything I know about God. The relationship I have with him is something so irreplaceable and without this parish and school, it wouldn’t be nearly as strong. The attributes that have been instilled in me are also what I will take from here. Be still, be patient, be kind. God loves you very much and nobody can take that away from you. These precepts will continue to guide me through what ever situation I am presented. St. Maria Goretti has taught me to fight through tough situations with God. When Mrs. Michelle died that was the first death in my life. I was confused and couldn’t understand why. Through God I found answers and through school we found reassurance. We became closer as a family and although we lost one of the best people to come to SMG, we forever have an angel continuing to guide us. I have never felt closer to God, through one of the hardest situations I have been through. The priests, teachers. Sisters. Etc have shown me a path that I am so glad to be going down. I now know through God, anything is possible. And for that I am