I’m finally on my last year of middle school. The last two years have brought so many wonderful things and people to me, from skills to events to friends to teachers. But, even before 8th grade, I new everything would change.. Some things I would be able to control, and others not…all in the end …
Sports is the most popular form of entertainment all over the globe, and this year, it got even more speculation and fans through the largest FIFA World Cup to ever take place; 48 countries, 16 host cities, 6 million attendees, and billions watching from home. Even those who weren’t frequent sports watchers joined in on …
Recently, I attended Theatre Coppell’s GYPSY musical, based off the memoirs written by Gypsy Rose Lee. As a middle-school theatre student for 2 years, a consistant attendee to live shows, and someone who loves music and dance, this production fit all my requirements of the perfect musical. The Life of Gypsy Rose Lee Rose Louise …
Another school year…over. Not just any normal year; a year with new friends, new challenges, and new opportunities. 7th grade is the bridge between the fun, friendly 6th grade and years before that, and the unpredictable years ahead that determine my future. This year was so far the most life changing year, shaping my perspectives …
This year during spring break, I visited Japan. If you’ve ever visited Japan, you know that the food is a major part of their culture; I probably spent at least 30% of each day either eating or looking at food their. Japan is an island off Asia in the Pacific Ocean, so their cuisine consists …
I love writing, especially under pressure; the adrenaline rushing through my mind; the moments of staring at the prompt, not caring about the time running away; the feeling of submitting your essay, and then realizing all my mistakes. The beauty of University Interscholastic League competitions is obviously the actual competition, but also the emotions running …
Today, I attended the North Texas Teen Book Festival at the Irving Convention Center. It wasn’t just a normal book fair or author visit; it was walking in to the same universe of your favorite authors, discovering your next reads, and discovering creative ideas for your own writing. Author Panels Throughout the day, authors talked …
This year, I took my second American Mathematics Competitions 8 (AMC 8) exam. This year though, it wasn’t like my last one. This one was struck with a winter storm, endless preparation, and shocking results. Background The AMC 8 is a 40 minute, 25 question independent exam. It is the prequel to the AMC 10 …
Yesterday, I participated in the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair for the first time. I’ve always known what a science fair was, but I never got the opportunity to participate in one. I’m grateful that I did, though, because I gained experience, learned a lot, and figured out what improvements I should make to …
Why I Chose Theatre During the middle of 4th grade, I moved to a new school. They really put an emphasis on art, performing, and creativity. Because of my love for art, I loved the concept of that school. Many of my friends were also in a school play, only for 4th and 5th graders …