By Josh Wilson
My time at East was difficult because I was in sixth grade when I first started. I came out of a private school, so a public school was very different. But there was a teacher that helped me mature into the young man I am today. His name is Chris Fields. From 6th to 7th grade he taught me the importance of education. Although I am struggling now I still remember what he told me “Try and fail but don’t fail to try.” At first, I didn’t know what he was talking about but now I do. He was saying you should always try because if you try something and fail that shows you want to do it. The way I tried and failed was when we were in quarantine and I couldn’t see anyone so I was trying and failing to get through the class work at home. I made it because I remembered what he told me back in 6th and 7th grade. I also tried and failed during my junior year at East because I was smoking at the time so that was difficult for me but I made it through and now I’m on track to graduate and go to college. He also said, “Practice makes permanent, not perfect because nobody is perfect but if you practice something you love you will have the muscle memory to keep doing it.” Now I am in 12th grade on my way to graduate, and going to college because without Mr. Fields I would be struggling. However, although I had some hardships I believe I can make it on my terms.
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