MADELINE BARKER – Georgia/Soccer
WILL FREEMAN – Georgia/Swimming
CLAIRE GOODSON – Charleston/Track
BEAUX HEBERT – Nicholls State/Football
JULIAN HORTON – Arkansas/Football
COREY SIMMONS – South Carolina/Football

Chelsea’s Blog: It All Happened So Fast

Almost November already? Where has the time gone? As much as I’m enjoying myself here, it doesn’t seem like I’ve been here long enough for teachers to start talking about term papers and semester averages. I feel as if it were “just yesterday” when I was trying on my GACS uniform for the first time.

Although it somewhat seems that I’ll forever be branded that “new kid” around campus, I’ve been having some success in getting involved and meeting people. The musical, Snoopy, proved to be an awesome way for me to make new friends, and performing with the cast was just spectacular. Oh, and in case you didn’t hear, we won GTC!

Another thing that has happened is that I’ve started to discover my favorite and least favorite classes. Right now, my least favorite is AP Calculus. Boy, it’s a killer! Mr. Beasley is hilariously brilliant and my classmates are really cool, but I am dying in there. I’ll be studying for a test, feeling oh-so-confident, and then on test day, as soon as that sheet of paper with math problems is handed to me, I have a sudden urge to… RUN!

I think my favorite class is currently Honors Latin III. I’m the only senior in the class, and I honestly think that may be why I enjoy it so much. We seniors are so caught up in our own things – college coming at us fast and senioritis spreading like swine flu – that I’ve generally noticed less enthusiasm among my classes with only seniors. My Latin class, with mostly sophomores, maintains a pretty nice balance of goofing off and focusing on the task at hand. Also, we get to use the Mac Labs every Tuesday! What more could you ask for?

Here’s something: Lately I have been trying to eat lunch with as many different people as possible. I encourage you to “mix it up” wherever you are, as well. You’d be surprised at how much you can learn from a person just by sharing a quick meal and casual conversation. There are many blessings in disguise.

That’s all for now. Check back soon.

SENIORS: Are College Applications Stressing You Out?

IT’S that time of the year for seniors. Applying to college while trying to focus on schoolwork as well is not an easy task. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your college applications’ process, hopefully without too much stress.

Spread them out. Don’t try to finish all of them at once. If you’re applying to five schools, writing five essays can be difficult. Try to write one essay per week.

Check them over before you send them. Whether you complete your applications online or send them in the mail, double check them. You don’t want to have spelling mistakes or leave out activities that will enhance your application. Also get a parent to look over your application as well.

Follow GACS deadlines. I’m talking about the pink, transcript request forms. Get them in early to ensure your transcript will arrive at the desired school when your application is due.

Have fun and don’t be stressed by the whole process. We’re seniors; we’re opening a new chapter in our lives, so make the most of it. Don’t stress about your applications. This is our final year at GAC, so remember to take time to enjoy it. May will be here before you know it.