Over the course of the semester I have spoken a lot about the environment of the ProPEL classroom. But I don't believe that I can really stress enough how united we are as a group of students. I know 'united' seems like a bit of a stiff word to describe a bunch of teenagers. However, there is really no way to verbally desribe the comradery within our classroom. Between both students and teachers. It may be a little cheesy to say, but our little community has become more of a family then I had peviously believed a bunch of teenagers could be.
It is truly crazy to believe that 20 completely different people can become this involved and interested in each other. especially when you consider the fact that we are in high school. A place that is notorious for creating cliques and outcasts. 90% of the people in our class would not have even considered talking to me in regular school. Much less accept me and enjoy my company. I generally recieve one of two reactions when meeting most people. either they become intimidated by the confidence I have in my intellect, or I am considered strange and dorky for caring about school at all. My favourite part about this program is the fact that our seperate personalities are not just accepted, but celebrated.
The more we near the end of the semester, the more I fear losing this amazing dynamic. I have always had a hard time saying goodbye. Even the smallest degree of seperation forces me to dread farewells. Considering this fact, and the slim probability of us all being together after this semester, saying goodbye in January will definitely hurt emotionally. And I want to thank everyone who was involved with the creation of this program for providing me with this wonderful bittersweet hurt.
The more we near the end of the semester, the more I fear losing this amazing dynamic. I have always had a hard time saying goodbye. Even the smallest degree of seperation forces me to dread farewells. Considering this fact, and the slim probability of us all being together after this semester, saying goodbye in January will definitely hurt emotionally. And I want to thank everyone who was involved with the creation of this program for providing me with this wonderful bittersweet hurt.