My Eighth Grade Year in Short

Remember the first time you walked into school the first day of school? The day where everything was so big and overwhelming? The day where you say to yourself, this is where my next two years will be held? These were the thoughts that were racing around in my head like race horses on steroids at the Kentucky Derby. But although all my doubts, I kept my chin up, and this turned out to be one of the best school years of my life.

My eighth grade year was full to the brim with awesome friends. I met some great new friends that I hope will see next year. I also ran into some really old friends that I haven’t seen since elementary school. I’m really glad that I got to meet new and old acquaintances. I also made some good friends with some of the teachers.

This year also had countless funny moments. You have no idea what my friends and I come up with. In the classroom (when we’re not working, of course) its non stop funnies. At lunch is even crazier. We are always talking about something funny, or just something interesting. The teachers even like to have fun with us! My friends and I love to joke around every chance we get.

Although there were a whole lot of great moments, there were also some sad ones too. For example, one of my best friends moved away. I have known him for what seems like forever. We still stay in touch, but it’s still hard to have a best buddy move away. There was also a time where I thought I was going to lose another friend. She said she was moving, and I didn’t see her for about a week. Then, a couple days later, she came back! It turned out she didn’t move because her mom found a job here instead.

So, if you’re going to a new school and you’re reading this, remember, it will never be as bad as long as you hold your head high and strong. I know my year was bursting with awesome friends, filled with tons of laughs, and had but a few sad moments. I had lots of fun this year, and I can’t wait till the next year rolls around.

The Day the Jazz Band Blew CRMS's Minds

Have you ever got that feeling that everything’s on you? That feeling that if you make one mistake it’s all over? Well if you haven’t, that’s the feeling you get when you’re the drummer in a band. The best you can do is stay focused, and don’t think about it too much.

I was in seventh grade when the Jazz Band played for the talent show. We set up in the gym next to the stage. The Saxes were in front with the trumpets, the trombone was behind them and the guitar and bass by him. The drums were in the back, but still visible. I was all nerves and shaky legs when it was my song to play. As Mr. Adams counted off everything went quiet.

“Get out I Got Rhythm,” said Mr. Adams in a stage whisper. He counted, “One, two, one two three four!” I started with a jazz beat, along with the trumpets and Saxes. As we played, I tried to not think too much. After a while, I stopped thinking I would fail, and just played my heart out. It came time for my solo, but I was prepared. I had made up an awesome solo earlier that day, and I didn’t miss a beat. When my solo was over, everyone cheered. The rest of the song went as smooth as ice.

As we ended the last song, everyone stood up and started clapping. We even got a couple whistles from some of the parents. I looked over to Mr. Adams, and the look on his face told me we did a superior job. After the talent show, Brad came over and wanted an interview with Dakota and me. We said, “We were just having fun, no sweat.”

I think the only reason that I didn’t munk up too bad was that I listened to my brother, “stay focused and don’t think, just play.” I remembered this statement right when I sat down to play. That made me calm. So remember, just focus and you can do whatever you need to.

Playlist

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Anecdotal Intro

Billy is swimming in the lagoon, where he knows he's not supposed to. As he swims along, a ripple apears in the distance. Suddenly, something erups from the lagoon, in a glorious wave of water. When all calmss down, both the shark and the boy are nowhere to be found. All that is left is a shoe and a pool of blood. You shouldn't swim where you know youre not supposed to.