Departure

Wow. The end of an era.  I have spent 18 years in the little town of Martinsville.  13 out of those 18 have been spent in an MSD of Martinsville school. It’s crazy to think that I sit here today, 8 days away from my final day of high school.  

These past four years have gone by in a blink of an eye. Over the four years here in high school, I’ve been a part of two great classes, Publications and RTV, met and built a relationship with new friends, and most importantly, found myself and what I want to do with my life after high school.  

While being a student, I was a four-year athlete in baseball.  I have played baseball for about as long as I can remember, and I have loved every second of it.  From the younger ages, I wanted to strive to be the best and although I am not the best, I’d say I’m pretty decent. 

My next chapter in life will be in the food capital of the world.  I am very excited to continue my baseball journey at Calvin.  From my first visit there, I knew that was where I wanted to be.  It has such a great family environment and is a perfect fit for what I need.

While I’m there, I will continue to study digital communications and minor in marketing.  It’s been a dream of mine to work for a big company like the NFL, MLB, or ESPN.  Hopefully, I can do that.

From an early age, my dad told me a quote that I will never forget.  He said, “If you work hard in life, I know you can do it, son.”  I’ve held onto that quote for this long, and I will continue to live with that mentality.

Graduating, for some people, is a struggle and it’s feared; but for me, I’m ready.  I’m ready for a challenge, to be on my own, and figure out how the world really works.  I will walk across the stage in the John R. Wooden gym as my family and friends are watching me.  

Most importantly, to the people upstairs that can’t be here in person.  I wouldn’t have done it without you, and I miss you both everyday.  To all my family who are reading this right now, I did it. 

Love you Papaw and Mimi.