Possibilities and exploration
Hi! My name is Grace Barrett, and I’m a sophomore here at Hinckley- Big Rock High School. I was approached by Dr. Borne and was asked to write a little piece for the school blog, just detailing some experiences about being a sophomore. It required me to look back through the first semester of my year, and reflect on my experiences.
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| Grace and Courtlyn after a basketball game |
The beginning of my sophomore year was so much fun. Being in student council, homecoming, volleyball, leadership retreat, and more kept me busier than ever, but it’s okay because I like to stay busy! However, as everything started to wind down, the idea of college, driving, and getting a job began looming over me. College and degrees are often a topic of interest at my lunch table. And while the idea of getting my license and graduating terrifies me, I will admit a small part of me is excited. Sophomore year is very much a year of possibilities and exploration.
I have the opportunity to explore what I want to do, where I want to be, and who I want to be. It’s really cool! We got to visit IVVC, which is such a wonderful resource for people who want to go into the professions offered in the IVVC program. I’m still an underclassman, meaning I don’t have much pressure to know what I want to do yet, but I’m still given enough resources to look more into what I want to do later in life. It’s kind of a weird transition period, too. Next year, I’ll be a junior, an upperclassman, and a licensed driver. But for now, I’m just preparing for next year, so it’s a little strange being in that transitional period. Other than that, sophomore year is a lot of fun! I enjoy doing things like going to basketball games and hanging out with my friends, and I’m just trying to make as many good memories as I can before I graduate!
