Get involved in clubs and activities
Joining activities leads to building friendships and memories
Throughout my freshman year, I was hardly involved within Mill Valley. I dreaded coming to school and couldn’t wait for the year to be over, primarily because I couldn’t stand being bored for seven hours a day and coming home without anything to do. I didn’t have many friends besides close acquaintances, because most of those people were involved in sports or activities that gave them their best friends.
After what felt like an eternity of a freshman year, I made a pledge to myself to become more involved. Class of 2021, I encourage you to not waste this valuable time as a freshmen and become involved now.
In my sophomore year, I ended up trying lots of new things, including becoming a student choreographer within the theater department, joining a few new clubs and taking multiple AP and honors courses to keep myself busy. I had a much more enjoyable time at school each day knowing I had club meetings, rehearsals and school projects to look forward to. I continued my pattern of trying new things into my junior year, taking on new leadership positions within the activities I was a part of, which gave me even more of a way to help others and make Mill Valley a better place to attend.
This extra involvement taught me leadership and communication skills that would help me in the real world. Being a part of activities and clubs gave me close friends who shared my opinions and values, many of whom I’m still incredibly close to, and ultimately allowed me to meet new people in the school and see others’ various outlooks on life.
Looking back on my past three years at Mill Valley, I’m eternally grateful for the community each group within the school presents, and I know for a fact that there is a place for each individual. While involvement can be hectic at times, it is so rewarding not only to the school and your peers, but to you and your own happiness. Simply coming to school, going to class, and going home won’t give you the wholesome experience you deserve; surrounding yourself with a kind, supportive group of friends and discovering what you love to do is the way to make your short time as a Mill Valley Jaguar unforgettable.