Camryn Gray

High school came with many highs and lows, but I know all of it will prepare me for my future. I learned a lot about myself and the world around me during my time in high school.

I still do not feel as if I am a senior, so writing a goodbye to The Uproar feels strange. I recall sitting in my counselor’s office towards the end of freshman year, deciding my electives for the following year. I picked journalism on a whim, not knowing what it would entail. This decision was one of the best I made throughout my high school career. It led me to meet new people, make new friends, become a better writer, and discover my passions and share them with the world. While I had always been told I was creative, I truly saw this side of me when I would write articles. I got the opportunity to write what I was passionate about and share it with the world.

Journalism inspired me to pick a major that would allow me to continue my creativity. Despite my love for writing, I chose to not pick journalism as my major, as I had always felt that I belonged in the business world due to my competitive nature. I chose marketing as my major since it is essentially the creative side of the business world. I will be able to express my creativity, problem solve, and maintain the competitive spirit that I developed during my years as a dancer.

I will spend next year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a marketing major with the world at my feet. I am grateful for all I have learned throughout my years at North Allegheny and hope to apply it to my future endeavors.