Entering Cardinal Hayes High School in the fall, this insightful and inspired student describes what he is most looking forward to in high school. Henry explains his biggest takeaways from middle school, his favorite way to spend time outside of class, his role models, and his hopes for his mentorship.
Check out his thoughts below:
"I remember in the beginning of middle school I learned to be myself. Whenever you want to be like somebody else, you're ruining yourself because you're not showing people who you truly are. In 7th grade, my guidance counselor told me that there is always going to be someone there for you, you just need to speak up. Then on my last day of 8th grade, my ELA teacher told me in order to get through life, always remember to make wise choices. I’m going to make sure to use that advice and take it with me throughout life.
In high school, I am excited to play basketball. Ever since I was young, I've always been into basketball and, over the years, I got pretty good at it. When I get to high school, I am hoping that I can make the basketball team so I can represent the school.
I'm mostly looking forward to my mentor being like family to me. I want them to be there for me every time that I need them or whenever I need some advice. I want to have a strong relationship for these four years. I would also like my mentor to give me some knowledge or tell me something that they know and I don’t.
Outside of school, I really enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I make enough time for both but I make more for my family because they have been there for me since Day One and whenever I needed them most. If it weren't for my family, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I am very passionate about God. I’ve always believed in God in every second of my life. God will always have a special place in my heart.
I can’t think of just one person I look up to. The two people that I look up to are my mother and my grandmother. I love these two so much that it’s just unexplainable. They’ve made so many sacrifices in their lives to make sure that there’s food on the table, that I have an education, and more. There’s so much to say it’s impossible to finish and I couldn’t thank these two enough for everything they’ve done for me. I love them so much."
