By Lucas de Paula,
Staff Writer
“I’m grateful for my parents. They have provided me with the opportunities they weren’t given as kids. Through the ups and downs, they’ve shown their love for me and my sibling and never gave up on us. Sacrificing their time to take me to my softball practices and tournaments even if it’s hours away, they make me feel blessed to have such amazing parents that support my interests. I will forever be grateful for my parents.”
—Sophomore Mya Arias
“I’m grateful for family. My family has provided a lot for me and has supported me in the hardest times of my life. My mom has a sickness, so she’s not able to do stuff to her full potential. But she’s still there to help me, even if she can’t do much for me, she’ll still try to help me as best as she can. It’s made me realize how lucky and fortunate I am to have my parents with me.”
—Junior Avril Gutierrez
“I’m grateful for a book called ‘Become a Better You’ because I love reading inspirational books that inspire me to do better. The quotes changed me by giving me the motivation to actually finish everything I’m trying to do. Some things I’ve learned are hard work and hope in this world. I like a specific quote from the book, ‘my best days are ahead of me’ because it gives me the courage to try to do my best when I want to give up.”
—Junior Bailey Helgren
“I’m most grateful for my friends and family. My parents support me financially and support my aspirations. They give me freedom and opportunity and let me do what I want to do. It’s not something everyone has, like my parents taking me places and cooking for me. Since I was five, my parents have always been driving me and taking me on planes to go play soccer. Without them, I couldn’t have pursued my dreams.”
—Senior Igy Watkins