The final stretch
of the race: we are all ready to step into our long
awaited break. Despite the buzz of excitement radiating throughout the hallways,
we are still constantly challenged through the events placed throughout the year: STOP, NHS
Talent Show, Prom, VASE, and Graduation. Events like STOP and the NHS Talent Show provide the
opportunity to break out of your comfort zone, display your skills, and take control of your fear
of public performance. Prom, if you are a junior or senior, invites a culture of developing creative
and extravagant methods to propose to a partner of your choice. The VASE trip is a challenge
to broaden your perspective and envelop a heart of service for those who need it in foreign
countries - for eighth graders, the challenge is within Korea. Finally, if you are a fifth-grader, an
eighth-grader, or a senior, graduation is a ceremony that welcomes you into a new environment
which would require you to encompass a new setting and broaden your perspective. If you
don’t fall into any of the above categories, it doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges available for
you. During spring, you can prove yourself in the sports you play. As an elementary student, you
could take part in basketball or volleyball and push yourself to learn essential sports skills such
as teamwork, cooperation, and communication. Students can participate in soccer or swimming
to represent the school for official KAIAC games. Again, don’t be discouraged if you don’t fall into
this category either! There are plenty of challenges available in the realm of science. You would
be able to experiment with science projects and explore the defining characteristics of an inves-
tigation. Science Knights is a time, to participate in a full-fledged science fair which pushes you to
explore and carry out an insightful investigation. Even as a junior, Group 4 pushes you to explore
creative solutions as a team. Alas, if you do not fit into the science category as well, do not fear,
challenges arise as needed and you can definitely make one yourself. The best part of spring is it
leaves the most lasting impression. Open yourself courageously and do not be ashamed of who
you are. Live in a way that reflects who you are. If you live boldly, you garner the respect of others
in that you do as you please. One challenge, that applies to everyone, is breaking out of your
comfort zone. Always find ways to push yourself and let your unique identity shine,
because it is important to #BeYou.
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