looking back on things

Junior year.  A time of growth, a time of change.  One of the best years of my high school experience despite its many ups and downs and highs and lows.  I'd always heard that junior year would be the toughest yet, and now I can certainly say that rings true for me as well.  First off, I took four AP classes this year: AP Art History, AP French, AP US History, and AP English.  They all brought on a high level of stress for me at times, what with the never-ending image notebook assignments, French homework assignments constantly bombarding my inbox, highly challenging history tests, and consistent writing pieces for english.  My other two classes were Advanced Physics and Advanced Pre-Cal, and both certainly had their moments as well.  I've never been a math person whatsoever, so I quickly learned to just accept my high B in Pre-Cal and move on with life.  In fact, one thing I really have started to realize is that grades really are not everything.  The kind of person you are matters just as much, and there are a multitude of other factors that contribute to a well-rounded student.  This year I also grew much closer to some people, and grew apart from others, maybe for the better, or perhaps not.  But that's just how life goes.  Everything happens for a reason and you've got to learn to deal with whatever life throws at you.  I had dramatic times, sad times, and some of the funniest and best memories of my life.  And even though many times I find myself walking down the filthy, bustling, cramped halls of Henry Clay questioning why the heck am I putting up with this, I eventually think to myself, I will miss this place.  I just want summer so badly right now though...and I honestly can't wait for senior year!