Making waves: online student – student senate – back to offline student
Picture this: me, a regular student with big dreams and an even bigger heart for
our school. When I first joined the senate, I was nervous, excited and totally
clueless about what lay ahead. Everything about the elections were completely
new to me since we missed out on participating in the elections in 8th grade due
to the pandemic. Therefore, voting, meeting the candidates - it was all unfamiliar
territory for us. I had no clue about how the senate works because the last time
there was an election, we were only in 6th grade. But as I settled into my role, I
discovered a whirlwind of opportunities, friendships and experiences that would
leave an indelible mark on my life.
From the persistent pestering of my friends to nominate myself when the
announcement arrived, to the moment I returned my badge, the adventure had its
highs and lows, but overall it was an absolute blast. Being part of the senate has
opened doors I never even knew existed. I’ve learned so much about leadership,
teamwork and the power of our voices to enact change. Moreover it strengthened
my bonds with my teachers and fellow students alike. But perhaps the greatest
reward has been the friendships I’ve forged along the way – the bonds formed
through brainstorming sessions and shared victories are ones that will last a
lifetime. I doubt I’ll ever be able to forget the two amazing days we spent at
RYLA- it was truly one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had, among
many others.
I must admit, my entire ninth grade was quite busy. It was a blur of activities
between all the studies, extracurriculars and being a senate member. However,
even with everything going on and some days with every work piling up I was
somehow able to successfully juggle everything and still find joy in every
moment. However, the transition to tenth grade brought a seismic shift.
When the 10th grade started, I had to buckle down and focus on my studies.
Instead of spending my days outside of the classroom, I now had to sit inside all
day, even for special classes. At first, I genuinely believed that I was beginning
to despise school, but it's tough for someone as restless as me to adjust right away.
However, just like everyone else, I gradually began to adapt to my new
surroundings. I used to always be busy with different things before, but now I
find myself in a completely different situation where I have started adjusting to
spending my days inside the classroom, fully engaged in my studies.
I decided to give it a shot and see what it would be like to solely focus on my
studies. However, I quickly realized that I couldn't just dedicate myself to
studying alone. Whenever I had to study, I also needed to engage in some
extracurricular activities because that's what I'm used to. Trying to change that
turned out to be a terrible idea. But just like I was told by everyone, all these were
just my stupid thoughts and soon I got into the track of the 10th grader and started
enjoying my year as a tenth grader at St: Peter’s.
It's fascinating how my 9th grade and 10th grade turned out to be completely
contrasting almost like opposites. Despite the occasional dislikes that crept in, I
cherished every moment of it. As I pen down these words, all I can think of are
the incredible memories that flood my mind.
As I look back on my journey from student to senator and back to student, I can't
help but feel grateful for every twist and turn along the way. The lessons I've
learned, the friendships I've made, and the memories we've created together will
stay with me forever. So here's to us and to the incredible adventures that still lie
ahead. Let's keep making waves and showing the world what we're made of!