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By dsantoy
  • Birth

    Birth

    Born in Chicago, In the land of the free. Truly a blessing to be born here in the entire world.
  • Getting Head Scar

    Getting Head Scar

    I was 3 and was running at my grandmothers house, I was not paying attention and hit a corner. Went to hospital for staples after.
  • Kindergarten

    Kindergarten

    In fall I went into kindergarten younger than most of my classmates and will be very glad about this in the future for being the youngest most of the time.
  • 2nd Grade

    2nd Grade

    In fall I begun 2nd grade, a crucial year for setting discipline and standards. Getting better at math and metting a favorite teacher for life.
  • 3rd Grade

    3rd Grade

    The first grade where we starting switching classes. Important for knowing what high school would be like and understanding school as a whole.
  • Online School, Coronavirus

    Online School, Coronavirus

    School in the attic of my grandmas house on a lapop was quite pleasant and honestly very enjoyable for me. I may like online college based off this, but it was honestly a great point of time in my life.
  • Back in school, 7th Grade

    Back in school, 7th Grade

    On my birthday turning 12, the first day of school back in the building. The curfews had little effect on me but It was interesting seeing everyone after. Fun to begin one of the best years of my elementry school.
  • 8th Grade

    8th Grade

    8th Grade was a crucial year in learning many personal and social lessons. It taught me a lot in understanding people and social skills as a whole. Very crucial to my growth as a person. Also an amazing year to reunite with my 2nd grade teacher who was switched to teach 7th and 8th writing.
  • Washington Trip, 8th Grade

    Washington Trip, 8th Grade

    A monumental moment where I saw things I never thought possible. The trip to D.C. is something I am so thankful for and the biggest gift my parents have ever given me. A fantastic opportunity to see my country's history and most important landmarks at such a young age.
  • 8th Grade Graduation

    8th Grade Graduation

    A great memory and moment in my life, spending with my friends who I have gotten so close with after going to the same school for K-8th. Something I am glad to look back at and be proud of.
  • Start of Highschool at Taft

    Start of Highschool at Taft

    I felt prepared at the start of the year and ended up happy with everything I had been through. Freshman year was great and especially the summer after.
  • Sophmore Year Start

    Sophmore Year Start

    A year where understanding the new campus came quick. Many new discoveries and introduction to the JROTC program which would end up being a big part in my life now.
  • Marquette University Trip

    Marquette University Trip

    I went on a field trip for NJROTC and went to a college for the first time. It was crucial to understanding how I can apply and plan for the future.
  • Trip to North Carolina

    Trip to North Carolina

    I went to North Carolina for vacation and felt the weather of a coastal state. It was very memorable and I would definitely go again.
  • Junior Year Start

    Junior Year Start

    The start of my 11th grade was very important as I set a new standard for my acedemics and carried on with high expectations for myself as a whole.