Class Scheduling

You have to love the snow, but now it is back to school...for a day. In English class we're starting debates which I am excited for. I will be debating health care with my friend (and fellow blogger) Sean. English is more than just reading books and writing essays this year, which I like a lot.

We had to pick our schedules this week, senior schedules I can't believe it. Most people like to take Senior year easy but my philosophy is why take a year easy then the next year be extremely stressed out, when I could make my senior year challenging and then be ready for college. I will be taking AP English, AP environmental Studies, AP European History, AC Pre Calculus, Journalism, and Current events/communications. My hardest class will definitely be pre calculus, but since I have to take calculus in college why not get a head start. I want to finish this year before even thinking about next year, it really only is February.

This year has been going great, I'm excited for next year but we still have 4 months.

UPenn and Spain

This past weekend was our last away forensics meet of the year. We spent the weekend at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the former forensics members came back to judge and be with the team. We have one more meet this month, one of the last opportunities to qualify for nationals. Because the Senior Retreat is that same weekend, my partner will not be able to debate with me. My friend Sean will take his place, in hopes that he and I will partner for next year’s debates.

Just as a side note, two of my best friends, Jenna and Brian, will be traveling to Spain this summer for three weeks to study and travel the country. In our Spanish 3 Accelerated program, we are given the opportunity to go to Spain for the summer before our senior year. They are incredibly excited and nervous at the same time. It is going to be a great experience for them, possibly coming back completely fluent in Spanish! Since we are have a Spain project this year and are learning the culture, history, and geography of Spain, they will be prepared to travel the country. After they come back in the end of July, I’ll tell everyone about their experience.

College Introductions

Last week was Catholic Schools Week. On one of the days during our religion classes, there were priests, sisters, and brothers visiting the classes talking about vocation. In my class, I had two sisters, one brother and one priest, coming from all different backgrounds talking about their vocation. I really liked their visit. Although I never really thought about becoming a nun or a sister, I have a very strong religious background and really liked listening to them bringing God into their lives. Not only did they talk about us hearing and following our calling from God, but our calling for the rest of our lives.

Also, last Thursday was one of two College Nights at UC for the junior students and their parents. Although it was only a small step, it started the exciting and scary process of college. Personally, I have planned out what I have an interest in becoming at college, which is helpful because I can search for colleges based on having my specific degree of interest. The meeting was really informative and helped my parents a lot because, since I am the oldest child, are very new to this whole process. The juniors and their parents are scheduling meetings with the guidance counselors to discuss colleges.

Welcome Class of 2014!

Hey everyone! Last Saturday was the Accepted Students Dance for the Class of 2014. Mostly all of the ambassadors, some Peer Coordinators, freshman, and sophomores were there to make the night a great success for the 8^th graders. This was the last chance for them to be in the school and have a great time before they choose what high school they will be attending in the fall, and we planned to go all out for them. We had a DJ playing in the gym and there was a Wii in the cafeteria. I loved interacting with the 8^th graders, talking, dancing, and having a great time. Being with the younger kids and parents is one of my favorite things about being an ambassador, showing them everything great about Union Catholic. Overall, I think the night was a great success. The kids left with T-shirts and we hope to see many of them back on their registration day. :]

We have now entered the second semester of the year, even though it doesn't feel like it. This year is going by so quickly! Next week, the students have a meeting with the guidance department about making our course selections for next year, and junior prom feels like it's around the corner!

Junior Prom

Although our prom isn't until April 30th, prom fever has already hit the junior class. I've been excited for junior prom since the end of sophomore year. My friends and I have been looking at dresses since September, it's so hard to find the right dress, and of course you don't want to have a dress someone else might have. I want a short dress that way I can look forward to a longer dress for Senior prom. My best friend and I have decided to have a pre "pre" prom party. We're going to shop for our dresses, get our hair and nails done, and get ready together before going to our friends house for pictures. Prom should be a great time with the junior class.