Personal Narrative: My Transition To Public High School

I’ve always been shy. Which is why if you had told my seventh-grade self that in three years I’d be acting, singing, and dancing my heart out on stage in front of an audience; I would have thought you were insane.
I used to be the kid that would never speak up in class, and if I was called on to answer a question, my heart rate would go through the roof and I could barely breathe. I went to a charter school for elementary and middle school, so the transition to public high school was tough. I went from having a large friend group to not knowing anyone.
I’ve always had an interest in theatre, so after a week of feeling completely alone, I decided to join. Within minutes of stepping foot into the auditorium, I was greeted with open arms by everyone