IT'S SUMMMER!!!!!!!

At 9:45am last Thursday, I could finally say that it was summer and that I am no longer a junior at Union Catholic!!! What a relief. My two exams were pretty tough, but not as tough as I thought they were going to be. After each one was over, my friends and I went out to breakfast. We're all so excited to be able to take trips to the beach, Six Flags, and more! This summer should be a blast, because (almost) everyone will be able to drive.

I have yet to receive my report card... I'm a little nervous about that, since its the last one and all! But I think out of all the marking periods, the last one was the easiest for me, so we'll see how I do!

I'll be taking an Acting class from the PAC Summer Workshop, starting next week. Mrs. Carolan is going to be teaching it. It will be 5 sessions, with a showcase for family and friends after the 5th one. This will be my third summer taking it. I like it because it keeps me involved with PAC all year!

This summer I will also be taking some time to visit colleges. I already have one visit booked for Monday - I'm visiting the University of the Arts in Pennsylvania! I'm really excited for that.

So, it's going to be a busy summer. (I'm also going on a cruise in July!!) But I think its good because it will keep me busy. I'd rather have stuff to do than just sit around and be bored all the time!

I'll try to keep you updated of my activities and events. Hey, I might even see some of you on Thursday! I have Ambassador and Big Brother/Big Sister meetings and trainings, and then the Class of 2012 BBQ! Hope you have fun - make sure to get screen names and numbers from your fellow classmates - it's a great way to make friends before you even start high school!

I'll talk to you soon. Hope you're enjoying summer as much as I am!

Junior Rite of Passage!

On a not-so-sunny morning yesterday, the Juniors were granted their Rite of Passage! This is the day that all juniors eagerly wait for. We got to dress up, which is always a plus! Everyone looked so summery and nice, despite the rainy weather we had! It was really a bummer, because we couldn't get to go out into the Senior Courtyard after the ceremony and breakfast :( Nevertheless, it was still an exciting morning. The junior class gathered in the auditorium during homeroom. Mr. Reagan asked me if I wanted to read for a part of the ceremony, and of course I gladly said yes! Our new student council executive board members for next year (president, vice president, secretary, and media coordinator) read the intentions, and I read the reading.

Mr. Reagan and Sister Percylee both said a few words to us. They talked about how this day isn't just about receiving our right to hang out and eat in the Senior Courtyard - it's about owning up to our responsibilities as the new leaders of the school! I just looked "rite of passage" up in the dictionary - and it says "an event or act that marks a significant transition in a human life." This is a huge transition for me. I can't believe that I will be entering my fourth and final year of high school! Even though these last few days of school seem to be going by slowly, as I look back - high school has gone by so fast!

After the ceremony/prayer service, we all headed into the cafeteria for an AMAZING breakfast!!!! Wow, it was so good. We had french toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, tater tots, and bagels! You could feel the excitement of everyone in the room. We took pictures, talked, and laughed with our fellow members of the Senior Class of '09!!!

Here's me taping some of my friends and their reactions!