In the week leading up to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 graduations June 3 and 4, we are celebrating the Class of聽2021 valedictorian and salutatorian for all seven 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 high schools.
Name: Cleo Chiu, Salutatorian
School: Lamar High School
College attending: 聽University of Texas at Austin
Intended major: 聽Environmental Science with a Geological Science focus.
Attended 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 schools since: 聽9th grade
What advice would you give students entering high school?
I would tell them to take every opportunity they have to do new things or things that they love. High school is intimidating聽but the best thing to do sometimes聽is to go for it. Whether that is going to events that may be scary or staying at home and taking a nap. Do what feels right.
What was the most difficult lesson you鈥檝e learned while in school?
The most difficult lesson I’ve learned while in school is that overthinking takes me nowhere but trying to not think too much also causes me harm. I’m still working on it now. Loving ourselves is important, so I shouldn’t blame myself for random emotions or thoughts that cloud my mind.
What鈥檚 the most meaningful moment you will take from this school year?
The moment that I think is the most meaningful from this year is when I began to advocate for civil rights, autism聽acceptance and environmental ideas on social media. Before I was worried about what other people would think – for some reason – but when I shared that first post I felt like I wasn’t caged in anymore and I could do what I believed in.
What makes you the proudest about experiencing your senior year in COVID-19?
I think I am proud of lasting through my senior year with COVID-19 because it has helped me realize how much kinder we can be to each other. This year presented many challenges, and I am proud to say I emerged a better person.
What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
Hopefully 10 years from now I will be doing something to help the environment. I want to do something to help people transition to more sustainable lives. Hopefully, I am doing something that will take care of both the earth and its people.