Toda Personal Statement

When I got to the age I could start school, I was excited. I started school like any other kids my age did. Kindergarten through first grade were fun for me. Second grade came and that is when things started happening that I did not like, and third grade I absolutely hated. I was being bullied and was ignored by teachers. I was viewed differently just because that school thought I should have been in special ed. They got their way for a little while, by having my parents sign some papers that would provide some extra help, but the contract never said I would be in special ed. My parents were absolutely furious when they found out I was in special ed when they did not give permission to the school to put me in there. So came the time to move. I started attending Udall Schools in fourth grade. I was welcomed by a class that was eager to know me and teachers willing to help. My teachers helped me learn the concepts I missed from the previous school.
This school has allowed me to blossom to whom I am today by all the opportunities it provides. With all the leadership positions I have held throughout all my high school career, I have received awards such the Band Director’s Award, Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Service certificates, and Regional and State Awards for activities such as Band and FCCLA. As you can see I am very passionate about band and Family Careers and Community Leaders of America. I was an active member of FCCLA my freshman year, held officer positions through my sophomore and junior year, and now am the President of Udall’s FCCLA chapter for 2016-2017. I also have been an active member for National Honors Society for three years, and Future Business Leaders of America going on