Sophia Lugo is not a celebrity, nor a famous doctor, nor any well-known figure. She was just the valedictorian of the senior class during my freshman year of high school. But to little freshman me, she was my idol.
It may sound over the top, but in the academically-competitive environment of my high school, Sophia Lugo was worshipped by many. Or perhaps just overly-ambitious me. She was known for being incredibly intelligent and well-rounded: not only was she number one in her class, she had leadership positions in many school activities, participated in state and national competitions, just to name a few of her accomplishments. I remember widening my eyes with amazement and wonder as I learned more and more about her. She is even currently …show more content…
Therefore, I set my high school goal on becoming her. I promised myself to work my hardest in academics, get the best grades, participate in multiple extracurriculars, compete in state and national competitions, and do everything in my power to gain the same admirable reputation she had on campus.
So over these four years, I kept my eyes on the prize. In spite of the temptation to procrastinate, I worked tirelessly to get the best grades. I joined multiple extracurricular activities that appealed to my interests. I even made sure to maintain a respectful relationships with my teachers and peers to ensure a good reputation.
But it was not easy. I am always tired due to the countless hours of homework and stressed over my grades. I spent every lunch running to club meetings, sometimes staying at school until 6:30 to accommodate my after school club activities. I even began losing touch with my friends.
And despite my hard work, I faced many disappointments. Even though I maintain my rank as #1 in my class, I was never able to stand out as the smartest in my class nor as a great leader. I campaigned tirelessly for club leadership positions every year, and was let down each time when someone more charismatic or popular got the position instead. Rather than checking off my list of goals, I had to leave many spaces
It may sound over the top, but in the academically-competitive environment of my high school, Sophia Lugo was worshipped by many. Or perhaps just overly-ambitious me. She was known for being incredibly intelligent and well-rounded: not only was she number one in her class, she had leadership positions in many school activities, participated in state and national competitions, just to name a few of her accomplishments. I remember widening my eyes with amazement and wonder as I learned more and more about her. She is even currently …show more content…
Therefore, I set my high school goal on becoming her. I promised myself to work my hardest in academics, get the best grades, participate in multiple extracurriculars, compete in state and national competitions, and do everything in my power to gain the same admirable reputation she had on campus.
So over these four years, I kept my eyes on the prize. In spite of the temptation to procrastinate, I worked tirelessly to get the best grades. I joined multiple extracurricular activities that appealed to my interests. I even made sure to maintain a respectful relationships with my teachers and peers to ensure a good reputation.
But it was not easy. I am always tired due to the countless hours of homework and stressed over my grades. I spent every lunch running to club meetings, sometimes staying at school until 6:30 to accommodate my after school club activities. I even began losing touch with my friends.
And despite my hard work, I faced many disappointments. Even though I maintain my rank as #1 in my class, I was never able to stand out as the smartest in my class nor as a great leader. I campaigned tirelessly for club leadership positions every year, and was let down each time when someone more charismatic or popular got the position instead. Rather than checking off my list of goals, I had to leave many spaces