Moving to Lewis Cass has made a big impact
I have experienced many things in my life, not all have been good. Even the bad experiences can lead to new things and better outcomes. My move to Lewis Cass High School this year has made a significant difference in how I see the world.
In the beginning when my mom first told me I had to uproot and change schools, every negative thought came to my mind. I did not have an enjoyable year at the school I previously went to. In my head at the beginning, I thought it would be the same exact situation if I moved. I knew nothing about Lewis Cass, but I had not even given it the benefit of the doubt. Everyone had told me over and over that I needed to be more open minded about changes, but at the time
I struggled to have positive thoughts. I tried everything in my power to stay at my current school.
Susan Allen Toth, the author of “Mountain Day” had the same experience I did. Before knowing anything about Smith College, she judged it. I happened to be very wrong in judging Cass. I have met some of the most genuine people here, and I have enjoyed the school’s environment. Never in a million years would I have guessed that I would love Lewis Cass so much. Thankfully, I do. If I wouldn’t have been so judgmental at first, I would have experienced a better summer because I was so stressed.
Part of the reason I was so nervous and judgmental about moving happened to be because I was scared I wouldn’t fit in. At my old school I had friends, but I was constantly trying to fit in and be apart of the “popular crowd.” By doing this I slowly lost who I truly was in the process. I was afraid of that happening a second time. The feeling of moving somewhere not knowing many people is terrifying. If a person has an open mind, which would’ve helped me, can take a bad experience and turn it to a good one.
Moving to Cass has changed my outlook on how I view the world. I have been more open to meeting new people and trying new things. This will remain in my “artist’s loft” for eternity because I have become a better person. Without moving schools I would never be the open person I am today. From now on; whether it’s a person, food, or new change, I will not judge it. Steve Maraboli, a best selling author said, “Judging is preventing us from understanding a new truth. Free yourself from the rules of old judgments and create the space for new understanding.”
Ryleigh mabus • Feb 10, 2021 at 10:11 am
i had went to maconaquah and i didn’t fit in even when i tried students were mean and rude. i am a army brat so i move alot. going to different schools meeting to people all of the above. maconaquah made you feel dumb half the time even when you knew you weren’t. my mom out me and my little brother in lewis cass and i feel happy and i feel like i can make friends with feeling like im wearing a mask to be pretending to be happy or anything. i feel like my own person and making friends and learning is a lot easier in lewis cass. i loved how you put how you felt and what you thought even about the judging thing sarah.
Josie Woolever • Sep 12, 2016 at 10:32 am
Great article! I definitely relate so much to this, I felt the same way about fitting in when I first moved to Lewis Cass. I am glad you like it here!
Olivia Collins • Sep 6, 2016 at 11:38 am
I am so happy you like Lewis Cass. I can’t imagine having to switch schools, but you made a great choice by coming to Cass. I feel like you are definitely right when you said that Cass has a wonderful environment along with genuine people. I thought you did a great job referring back to authors in your story. Great article!