Last Week at SBEC

On April 16, band members and chaperones arrived back on the SBEC campus from a 5-day trip to Washington, D.C. where the band marched in the 100^th annual Cherry Blossom Parade. We were chosen as a result of band auditions from around the country. Marching in the parade was a lot of fun and I even met some new friends at the practices for the parade. Although this is my freshman year at SBEC, the students in the band and color guard have helped to make this a great year.

Although all of my classes this year have helped prepare me for college, Computer Applications 1 has been particularly important. My computer teacher, Mrs. April Mahony, has helped me and the other students do excellent work on the numerous projects we have during her course. One of our projects was to write a business letter to a welcome center. I chose to write to the welcome center in San Bernardino, California. In my letter, I asked several questions about their town and what attractions I should visit. Last week, I received a Visitor magazine and brochures about the city. I thought this response was really cool.

SBEC is a great school to attend; they offer many interesting and helpful classes.

Lauren T.

This Week at SBEC- Senior Edition!

As a senior who has spent thirteen years of her life in these hallways, it’s extremely difficult to imagine graduating any time soon. However, the “Senior Countdown” has under thirty days left! It’s absolutely crazy.

For the majority of the students, this week at SBEC will be business as usual: tests, homework, quizzes, practices, games, you name it! While I might be doing some of the same things, for me, the remainder of this week will be very surreal.

This Friday, I, along with the rest of my graduating class, will be filming a portion of our senior video…in our caps and gowns! We’ll do things like form the number 2012, throw our caps in the air, and walk down the aisle similar to when we leave the sanctuary after graduation. Words cannot describe the immense emotion accompanying this filming day!

Another senior tradition takes place this week: the turning in of the “Senior Wills.” At the end of the year, all the seniors write notes in the form of a legal will to their underclassmen friends as a way to say goodbye. Filled with silly jokes, funny memories, and exciting plans, these wills are so much fun to write! Reflecting on all these memories makes me gladder that I came to SBEC.

I’m so excited to finally partake in the senior activities this week. I think I’m finally ready to graduate, but I don’t think I would be if I hadn’t gone to school here! The teachers, students, and administrators that surround me daily have helped shape who I am today. I couldn’t possibly imagine attending any high school besides SBEC. I’m so thankful my parents, under God’s leadership, placed me here!

I’ll leave you with a piece of encouragement: excel in all you do. It is worth far more than you could imagine. One day, you’ll be in my shoes, reflecting on all you’ve done and been taught here, and words won’t be able to describe the feeling of joy that overcomes you in that moment.

“I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

Megan G.