The four years I have spent here have been a mix of good and bad times but I have certainly learned a few things and have narrowed it down to the five most important things that helped me.

First, I’ll be the first to tell you some days here are long and never ending but in reality Mill Valley High School is a great school. We have awesome sports and majority of teachers here care about us and want us to learn. Not every day here is amazing or special but looking back you will remember those handful of days that meant something.

The second thing I’ve learned here is to never be afraid to stand up for what you think is right, as cliché as that sounds. I’ve had a few times where I’ve gone against the crowd and stood up to coaches because of what I thought was right. It didn’t always help me at that moment but looking back I don’t regret standing up and saying something.

The third thing I’ve learned here is staying busy and being involved. Keeping busy while in school is a key factor in having a memorable experience. Being involved in tennis, jagPRIDE, newspaper and cheerleading meant there was always something for me to do and, although it was often a juggling act with homework, it was well worth it for the memories and experiences. Staying involved keeps you going to sports games and keeps you involved with what’s going on in the school.

The fourth thing I’ve learned is having that close of group of friends is better than a mass group. Throughout the years I’ve been here I’ve had friends come and go, but I’ve had four girls with me the entire time. They have been there through everything and stay involved in school activities with me.

The fifth and final important thing I’ve learned here among many things is be ready for change. I love a good schedule and routine but being flexible and letting things roll of your back are crucial. Being able to adapt to change will make your high school career easier.