The blogging process has definitely been my favorite part of this class this year. It has been so fun to write about things that I’m passionate about, and especially entertaining to read what my friends are interested in as well. I can safely say that I sometimes read them for fun, even when it wasn’t assigned. The blogging process for me has taught me a lot about being a writer. It has shown me that I can make something out of nothing and allowed me to channel my creativity and dig deep into what I really love, finding ways to express my passions to others. My favorite blog to write was probably my to-do list blog. It was just so much fun and it was such a fun topic that wasn’t really that complicated, but I was still able to make something out of it. The one I am most proud of is “get in the car – taylor swift’s folklore love triangle explained”. This is one of my favorite albums, and the meaning behind each song was something that really intrigued me, so, it was fun to put the pieces together about something that I loved so much. I’m proud of this blog because I’ve never gone deeper into the meaning of songs like I did with this album. 
The book I read for my voices project was “The White Tiger” which followed a man from a lower caste in India who worked as a servant for an upper caste family and his corrupt methods to becoming a successful entrepreneur in a harsh and violent caste discriminating society. I would totally recommend this book to anyone that is interested in the caste system and seeing the cycle of corrupt society. Especially through my research on the voices project, I came to realize that the caste system in India, while more blunt and surface level, is very similar to racial discrimination prevalent in America. I made a lot of connections between the two and the constant generational cycle of the lack of social mobility and opportunity that was present in both societies became increasingly clear to me through this project, and I thought that application to something outside of India’s caste system was very interesting .
Finally, as we wrap up our last few days of high school, I want to reflect on the past four years and what I have learned through NNHS and this community. The biggest thing that I will take away from NNHS are the opportunities I had to grow as a leader. From freshman year, whether it was in class, a club, or a sport, I have had the opportunity to guide others and be someone that they can come to for anything. As I grew into many leadership roles by my senior year, I truly just hope that I was able to have a positive impact on the underclassmen that I worked with and I was able to be a role model for them, giving them someone to look up to. Some advice I would give to seniors is truly take every opportunity that comes your way. You may not realize it at the time, but there are so many additional opportunities that come with each thing you do. For example, when I joined the golf team, I had no idea what I would get out of it. But since then, I have not only found a new community and sport that I am passionate about, but I had the opportunity to be the captain of our team, be a Top Dawg, be nominated for 2 prestigious student athlete scholarships at our school, and more. Your work here doesn’t go unnoticed, and I suggest that you give this school your 100%, because it will give its 100% right back to you.
Sam, I loved reading your blog! This blogging assignment has also definitely been my favorite part of AP Lit this year. It has given us the opportunity to find enjoyment in writing about topics that we typically haven’t had the opportunity to throughout high school, which has been so enjoyable. The synopsis of The White Tiger that you chose as your Voices novel sounds really interesting and definitely something that I would consider adding to my to read list. I love your advice about taking every opportunity that comes your way; sometimes the best things to happen to us are the ones we never thought could create something positive. I can’t believe our 12 years in school together is coming to an end, but I know you’re gonna do amazing things in the future!
Sam, this was a great final blog. I totally agree with you, as the blogging process was my favorite part of this course too. I loved reading all of your blogs, along with everyone else’s. It makes sense that the blog you are most proud of is the one explaining the folklore love triangle. Out of all the blogs I’ve read, that one is one of my favorites. “The White Tiger” also seems very interesting. I don’t know much about the caste system but it intrigues me, so I definitely will have to take a look. I completely agree with your advice about taking any opportunity that comes your way. There’s a ton of them at this school and beyond, and trying new things can lead to great experiences. Overall, great job!
Hey Sam! It was great reading all your blogs this year and I must admit the To-Do list blog you wrote was also one of my favorites. I think it resonated with me a lot just because of how much work I had at the time and the fact that I was using the exact same strategy. Also, I absolutely loved your advice. I think I did a good job with involving myself in a lot of things this year, but I feel like I’d still do things differently if I were to start as a freshman again. Great blogs this year!
Sammy, I completely agree that the best part of this class is the blogging. I think it’s both fun to write blogs as well as to read a bit about other people’s lives. I also like how you mentioned the ways you have grown throughout high school, especially as a leader. I really liked the advice you gave to future seniors, and how it applies to everyone. Taking advantage of opportunities presented to you is truly one of the best things that could happen, because you never know where it would take you if you never try. However, the opportunities presented don’t come without work and dedication, and I’m glad you mentioned that people need to continue working throughout their high school career because all the work that may not seem worth it in the moment ends up paying off.