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I have received a lot of good advice throughout my life, but one piece of advice that really sticks out to me is something that was said at my high school Baccalaureate by Dr. John Horn. He was speaking of a successful minor league baseball player who was moved up to the majors. When asked what he would do if he was moved back down to the minors, he replied that he doesn’t worry about the things he can’t control. Instead, he concerns himself with the things he can control, such as his attitude, determination, and perseverance. I just thought that what he said was exceptionally wise and a good piece of advice to follow.
The song that best represents my high school career would be “Dare You to Move” by Switchfoot because it speaks of overcoming the obstacles in one’s life. I’ve had some tough times in my high school career, but I have overcome them with the help from God, my family and friends.
I am really looking forward to meeting new people at the University of Texas at Dallas. Also, I am excited about learning more about the things I want to learn about rather than being in classes that I am required to take.
JohnHornHigh school’s mascot is the jaguar, and UTD’s mascot is the comet. So I think the comet would win because it would just burn up the jaguar.
My plan to change the world (in a positive way, of course) is to be the person I want other people to be. I can’t control where I will end up in my life. For all I know, I could be a person of relative importance or I could be dead tomorrow. But right now, I am surrounded by family, friends and acquaintances whose destinies may be far greater than my own. If I want these people to change for the better then I need to do more than to just tell them of a better lifestyle, I need to show them a better lifestyle by following it. If the people I know change for the better, then perhaps, the people that know them can change as well. The possibilities are infinite, but for this to occur, I have to make sure that I’m doing the right thing, which I believe I am.
My parents don’t have Facebook.
“Don’t let life pass you by like a train in the night.” - courtesy of Linda Muhl, my Renaissance English teacher for three years, my role model and my friend.
“It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi. The song, aside from the fact that it played on repeat during countless homework sessions, depicts my view on life fairly well…it’s now or never.
Without a doubt, I am mostly looking forward to the unforgettable people I will meet - people who will inspire me, challenge me, and make me achieve things I would have never dreamed possible. I am a proud member of the Yale University Class of 2013.
I would bet my money on the Yale Bulldog, even against a jaguar.
How will you change the world?
There’s no way I can answer this question without ruining the surprise. But in all seriousness, it’s not my goal to change the entire world. I just want to do something that will fulfill my passions while improving the lives of those I come across.
I am not. I prefer the speed dial button.
“Don’t be so hard on yourself.” - My mom
Fantasie-Impromptu in C# minor Op. 66: I feel that my life has been fast-paced, with a long series of ups and downs broken by peaceful interludes.
BrighamYoungUniversityProvo, Utah - I’m looking forward to leaving behind the humidity and heat.
My college mascot would win—it’s a cougar.
Hopefully by creating something that benefits society in some way.
Are you friends with your parents on Facebook?
My parents don’t have a Facebook account.
What’s the best advice you’ve received and from whom?
My mother’s motto, “Nunca te olvides de Dios,” meaning “Never forget about God.”
“Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey. I know that my time at North Mesquite is only the beginning of a long trek headed towards greater heights.
I look forward to the close yet diverse community at Amherst and finally getting to experience a winter’s snow!
I’m uncertain to even venture a guess, since North’s mascot is Spirit the stallion and Amherst’s is Lord Jeffrey. Most likely Lord Jeffrey with all his aged savvy as a mascot would tame and mountSpirit in victory!
I’ve always known that I would like to adopt a child and provide aid to a third world country. I am fortunate to be living in this country brimming with opportunity and blessed to have a family that truly loves me; I would simply like to extend the same benefits to someone in need. I also hope to do some mission work abroad while at Amherst.
I’m still trying to convince them to set one up! I know that I’ll miss my family terribly next year, so we have also invested in web cam to keep in touch.
The best advice that I have received would have to be that I need to keep God first in my life, and that I can do everything through Him who gives me strength (Phil 4:13) – especially since college is going to bring some tough times. I have my friends and family to thank for reminding me of this.
I know this is cliché, but I would have to say the song that best describes my high school career would be “Friends Forever” by Vitamin C. Whenever I hear the song, I remember the times when my friends and I sang along to it before graduation and all the wonderful memories I had in high school, and I thank them for that.
I will be attending AustinCollege in Sherman, TX next fall, and I am most looking forward to meeting new people, making new friends, and Jan term in which I can study abroad.
Well, my high school mascot is a pirate and my college mascot is a kangaroo, so I’m assuming the pirate would win – since it has a sword and all.
I think that I will change the world by helping others. I love to volunteer, and I hope that I can do something in my future that brings me just as much joy. I also think that everyone can change the world by leading by example. I know many people have affected me that way, and I hope to one day do the same.
No, since my parents don’t have a Facebook.
My mother told me, “Relax and just do your best. You can’t do anything more than that, and worrying over things you can’t change won’t help.”
If your high school career were a song, what would it be and why?
“Let It Be” by The Beatles because there were many hard times where I thought that I wouldn’t be able to survive and complete all the work I had to do for class, but this song gave me a feeling of peace and comfort.
At the University of Texas at Austin, I am looking forward to meeting new people since Austin is such a unique city and the school draws diverse people.
If your high school mascot fought your college mascot, who would win?
That depends on if the pirate has a gun and if he could shoot it before getting gored by the longhorn. I’d bet on the longhorn.
I’d like to be involved in the community by volunteering and help people get through rough situations. As a biomedical engineer, I could help many to regain their health.
No, my dad doesn’t even know how to turn the computer on.
Adapt to your teachers; doing that will help you survive high school and college from my GTAP English teacher, Cheryl Tillery.
“Just a Ride” by Jem. I experienced so many ups and downs and unexpected turns, and trust me, I had my share of breakdowns, but I still managed to survive my four years at West Mesquite and came out on top.
What are you looking forward to most at college (and which college)?
I am most looking forward to continuing my career as an athletic trainer at the University of Houston and actually being paid for it. Also, just looking at the future is exciting to me. I have goals for myself and being in college means that I’m that much closer to reaching those goals.
Of course, it looks like a cougar could beat a wrangler since it’s all pouncy and fierce. But if the wrangler happens to have a gun on him, then, well, the wrangler would have the upper hand.
I will change the world through serving others as a physical therapist. I’ve seen how working with and just talking to someone for 45 minutes can change their mood for the better. I want to be able to do that with each and every one of my patients.
No, my parents don’t have a Facebook!
The best advice I have ever received was to “never be afraid to be different,” from the most amazing AP Physics teacher in the world, Dr. Hemby.
“Locked Up” by Akon because those four years seemed like an eternity.
At AustinCollege, I am most looking forward to playing college softball and being surrounded by the college atmosphere.
My college mascot, a kangaroo, would definitely beat my high school mascot, a Wrangler. Have you ever seen how hard those kangaroos can kick?
I will change the world by being the best person I can, and hopefully that will rub off on others.
This would be hard considering I do not have a Facebook account.
What’s the best advice you’ve received and from whom? Never give up - mom Gloria Harris
“Can’t Tell Me Nothing” by Kanye West
A change in scenery. It begins my path toward achieving my dreams at WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis.
Mesquite Skeeters vs. WashU Bears……Bears
Setting an example for those who I have come before and honoring the legacy of those who have come before me.
Are you friends with your parents on Facebook? Hahaha, no
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