Kate Gilliland

After four years of high school, there are three key things that I have learned:

1. Get out of your comfort zone. Yes, it is nice to have a consistent routine, but that gets boring after a while. There are so many different activities to join and events to go to at NASH, so get a group of friends and try one out. It might be the highlight of your day or your year.

2. Just be kind. I know that’s kind of a motto here at NA, but it is really true. It’s so much easier to be kind than to be mean. If someone politely asks you to help them with a math problem or proofread their research paper’s conclusion paragraph, do it. It doesn’t hurt to help out the person next to you.

3. Ask for help. Whether that be from a friend, teacher, or parent, just ask. The teachers here at NASH are some of the best and kindest educators I’ve had. Asking a simple question to understand a concept can be the difference between an A and a B on a test. Ask your friends for help. They are going through the same things you are and might be able to help you.

Thank you, NASH, for the good memories and friends. And thanks to everyone who read The Uproar!