My first day of high school wasn’t a true first day like you see in the movies. I was a tiny black box on a screen with white letters. There was no adrenaline, making new friends or experiencing high school whatsoever. My social scene was limited to my eighth grade friends and my best friend, which I was so grateful for; however, hangouts consisted of six-feet-apart walks and sleepovers in my gazebo. Although I wish Covid never existed, there was nothing in my power I could do to fix that. Even though I felt somewhat connected to the people in my life, Covid essentially hindered every single person’s social scene. Even though it was difficult, I knew I would have to branch out and do the unexpected my sophomore year. I learned that going out of my comfort zone helped me thrive and survive these four years. WJ has brought me the best and worst years of my life, but what I’ve learned is that I still have more chapters in my life and I still have room to flourish. One AP test, quiz or quarter final does not determine your future; you just have to try your best and seek help from others because you are not alone.
Pitch is a community like no other. It fosters close-knit relationships and has created a sense of community for me during high school. I’ve gotten close with people who I would have never thought I would have been close to. Most importantly, thank you Josh for always helping me with quite literally anything and thank you Mrs. Borrelli for always being there for me and pushing me to do my best.
I used to think high school was where I would find belonging, but I’ve realized that it’s more about exploring outside of my comfort zone. I’ve grown to be a social person who strives to form new relationships whether it be joining different clubs or growing close with new people. Thank you to The Pitch for making my high school experience memorable and shaping me into the person I am today.
