A Time for Reflection

This year in AP Lang has been one like no other. This class has changed the way many of us will look at everything in the future. It has also forced us to think about our futures. To look forward. To think about where you want to be in 5, 10, 15, even 50 years. I've no doubt that we're a mixed group: some may end up as doctors, or politicians, or mechanics, or in the military, or teaching, or running a small business, or researchers and scientists, or even selling cars. We'll see some of us travel overseas and explore the world, while others may choose to stay close to home. We all have our different paths, and we all must go our separate ways.

We've got one year left before the huge proverbial fork in the road. And for me, that's a bit overwhelming. We're just about three-quarters done with high school. Three quarters. It's gone by really fast.

Just remember, in 5 or 10 or 15 or even 50 years, remember this class. Remember each other. What we choose to do now, and how we act, will affect our memories of Westmont forever. 

Remember the ones who were always prepared for everything. Who read everything, and I mean everything. The ones who you could count on to do any extra credit opportunity offered. Those who ate up the words like they were free samples at Costco.

Don't ever forget those who were unprepared. I for one was 'unprepared' on numerous occasions, and it's safe to say that a lot of my classmates were, too. 

In the beginning, I was uncertain as to whether or not this class would be right for me, or for anyone, really.

I can honestly say that this class is right for anyone. The material is not too difficult, once you understand it. And Pinza was excellent at making it interesting enough to make me want to understand. Unfortunately, those teachers that make the students actually want to learn if they didn't already are few and far between. 

Take AP Lang. You won't regret it.