Chemistry

The most fearful class of all sophomores has to be chemistry. I think we all are more easy going about geometry than this horrifying subject. But after being in this class for two weeks, I am really starting to like chemistry. I think the best part is the labs. The other day we got to use fire and watch paper burn. Fire is not my favorite thing; I am actually sort of scared of it. But I lit a match! Experiments not only teach you about chemicals and such but how to work together. My lab partner and I disagree at times but in the end were not going to blow something up in each other’s faces. I am learning so much in chemistry, it’s a hard class but as long as I pay attention and stay interested, hopefully I’ll have no problem.

The other day Megan and I were talking to Mrs. Thornton with an idea about a blogging station at the open house. She liked the idea, so we are going to be their October 2nd at 7:00! I actually have a soccer game that day so I’ll probably go right from soccer to the open house.

Speaking of soccer we lost yesterday = (. I believe we are 2-2. The season just started, our next game is Friday against GL, wish us luck.

Week 3 Begins

Last week, the freshmen received their laptops and attended the laptop training. I think its official: school has most definitely started and is in full swing. It doesn’t seem that the freshmen are scared anymore, which is a very good sign. I hope you all feel the comfort and great atmosphere of the school that I felt a year ago, and that I still feel today.
So I know that it is still early in the year, but sophomore year is not as hard as I expected. I really like my classes and I have some great teachers. I know that if I ever need any help this year, they will be able to help me. I have certain goals set for myself this year that I am striving to achieve, which I hope will be achieved. Setting a goal for each marking period is a good way to keep yourself dedicated and focused.

My Soccer Team

About a month ago the cuts were made and all of the UC soccer girls settled into their teams. The first week we all looked at each other and tried to get to know one another. My soccer team turned into my family. We practice every day after school and spend enough time together. We fight like sisters, screaming and yelling at each other to do better. And when one gets hurt in the game, we all get hurt in the game. When one person scores we all score! When one person gets mad we all try our best to cheer them up. So I may not be on varsity and I may not be the most amazing soccer player, but being on JV is a life changing experience. We all joke around in the hallway and help each other “tuck in” our shirts. We have tons of inside jokes together. But we know once it comes to game time, we get serious. We are always cheering each other on and we always remember we win as a team, we lose as a team and no matter what we will always be a team.

Our record is 2-1. =).

'08-'09 Begins

Hey everyone! Well, school is back and by the looks of it, we are all trying to get back into the swing of things, waking up at 6:00 AM and running to catch the bus. The homework is light, and the freshmen are probably doing activities in class to get to know each other.
So I was thinking the other day about how the sophomores always get the reputation that they think they are so cool because they are not freshmen anymore. I said to myself that I was not going to be like that. So talking to my mom the other day, she said I definaiely had that attitude, and I shouldn't because only 4 months ago, I was a freshman. I thought it was funny, but it is true; just 4 months ago, we were freshmen and it seems like so long ago. A lot has changed, and we are all moving on. This is a new year, a fresh page in our high school careers, open to new things, new possibilities. I have a feeling that this is going to be a good school year.
To all the new freshman, I hope you aren't scared anymore, if you were scared at all. They say some of the best years of your life occur in high school; so make friends, get involved, work hard, and feel free to say hi to me in the hallways. :]

John Mayer Taking Over Summer!

Hey everyone! Hope you're all having an amazing summer, as I am.

Okay so as some of you might not have known, John Mayer was in the tristate area, doing some concerts for his summer tour. My friend Catie won tickets through Z100 to go see him, upclose and personal, at Spotlight Live (or the ZLounge) in New York City last Tuesday and asked me if I wanted to go. Of course I said yes, just because I love him, and it was my birthday. :D I came prepared, with a birthday crown on my head and a sign in my hand. So after 6 hours of waiting, John finally came out on stage. It was one of the greatest moments of my life; my favorite singer, 5 feet away from me. As the show went on, some of the audience, along with my friend Catie, got to ask him questions. He sang 4 songs: Say, Belief, (my favorite song by him :]), Free Fallin', and Waiting on the World to Change. In between songs, he sang "happy bithday" to me, and at the end of his show, reached over the girls in front of me, and gave me his guitar pic; I nearly died. Definately the best birthday present ever. Hahaha.

Then, this week on Tuesday, I went to his concert with 4 of my friends at PNC Bank Art Center for the second time. It was such a great concert. I knew almost every one of his songs and sang them loud and clear. It was such an amazing night. I hope some of you freshman are huge John Mayer fans like I am!! :]

SUMMER & UC SOCCER

Hi everyone, I hope your summer is going well. Summer has been so busy for me. I'm anxious about the upcoming soccer try outs in august. Tryouts are always nerve racking and really put you on the edge of your seat. I heard a lot of freshman are coming and ready to start playing. I'm starting to run and get in the game again. Every Thursday at 6:30 the varsity team has captain practices and invites everyone to join them. Its a great way to start meeting the rest of the team. As an incoming freshman last year I was very scared to meet the other girls, so I never went. But now you have a friend ~ so come. I'm amazed at how quick summers going! Sophomore year here
I come! Freshman year was one of the best years of my life, I know your all going to love it, and I'm excited to see you all in September, or at soccer practice.

July

Hey everyone. Hope you are all enjoying your summer! So far, the weather over all has been great and hot; perfect for the beach!

So just last week, open gyms started for incoming freshman and current students of Union Catholic who plan to try out and play basketball in the winter season. It is a great opportunity to work on your skills and just start to get to know the other players. The next open gym is on July 10th from 6:00-8:00. Future dates will be posted, or you can find them on Coach Matthew's school notes page. (click on parents at top of page; go to academics and click on school notes; go to educator and click on school notes; click on Kathy Matthews)

I hope you all are not being too busy, because there is enough time during the school year for busy. Lay back and relax; there is still much more summer to go!