Junior Night Awards

I can't tell you how proud I am of this girly right here. She works so incredibly hard. In addition to a full AP Course load class wise, she serves as Historian for the Junior Class, she also volunteers as a leader for Student Ministry, serves as part of the Student Ministry Band Team and works in Son Harbor- the Sunday School portion of service. She is involved in Student Council, Choir- a couple different ensembles etc.

She is super busy. I remember when our oldest was in high school it was tough for him to get everything done. She has so much more on her plate with church obligations added to her coursework yet is still able to achieve high grades and accomplish so much.

This year beyond perfect attendance, which can be difficult to do

She received an award for her AP US History Class. This class has been a struggle. Its a new instructor, hes tough, he never has projects he is quiz and test based only for grades and you not only have to read but  you take MOUNTAINS of notes in order to do well. She has two binders worth for this class. 

She received Early Decision paperwork for Mary Harden Baylor, so we will be applying in August. ACT and SAT scores are back, so this summer will be a great deal of work preparing for AP Chem, Physics or Biology (she will take 2 of the 3 courses) as well as AP Music Theory, an AP Math, English and History course and Ensemble Choir. Senior year is going to be super busy.

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Regional Track Meet

For the first time he got to come home prior to a track meet. We learned a lesson- he should have eaten something. The curved back roads gave him a motion sickness headache that then turned into a migraine as the evening started.

Thankfully I messaged prior to arriving and we purchased a kids meal with rootbeer to help him out. He just ate one piece of chicken and had some of the rootbeer and some motrin. There was enough time before he ran that it all set in and he was feeling a little better.

There were quite a few boys running the 4 by 400m race for this Regional Meet. There was really tough competition. I could see how nervous he was as well as his teammates.

I waited all night to see this yawn, it always shows me his head is in the meet and he is ready to go.

I know he was nervous about going down. The previous couple of meets prior to this one he had trouble. He probably could have pushed a little harder, but he just didn't know.

While they didn't win a spot for State and came in last for their heat I was just so proud to see him running. I am excited to see how the summer goes, hoping he can run most days and just really become stronger and be ready for the 2016-2017 Senior Year Cross Country and  Track Seasons.

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Womens' Varsity Choir UIL Competition Junior Year

I was so incredibly sad to miss this competition. It was at the exact time of our son's District Track Meet. If we knew how every race would finish then maybe one of us could have gone and been with her and then the other been with our son.
That being said they did amazing.
It is awesome that they won Sweepstakes  for both the stage and sight reading.
They work incredibly hard. Often missing lunch or advisory where they could be working on school work in order to practice their pieces for competition. 

I am truly thatnkful for photographs. While it is not the same as being there, it is wonderful to have a glimpse of their day.

This is my favorite one, that is my daughter bowing (humbly) in the front row. She cracks me up, such personality. She was so excited. We got home from the track meet that evening and she still had tons of homework to catch up on. Of course it took over 30 minutes to reel her in for focusing on the task at hand.
Choir Rocks~

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District Track Meet High School Day One

District Track Meet. I could see as he walked around how nervous he was. This is what it leads up to from all season long. Two final races. A 400 today and a 1600 Meter Relay the next day. Having this the day after Choir UIL and not feeling like that went well was pretty tough.

He did this a few times before the race. He just kept praying. He couldn't seem to find his peace.

He led prayer for his fellow teammates. I am so thankful to see this, I love how they support one another.

He ran the 400 m race, there were three heats, he did not get to run with his team mate in his. He scored 53 seconds but it just wasn't good enough. He would not go on to race again the next day for the top 3 spot out of 8. I know he was disappointed.

Concellation was a stop at Ross for new shoes, because he needed some and it would cheer him up. Then a stop at Five Guys and Fries. He was craving them. Told me his body was depleted in potassium. The guy was so awesome. He filled the bag and talked to him about track. 

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Caldwell Track Meet Junior Year

This weeks meet Zekaryah ran the 400 and the mile. He has not run the mile since Freshman year track so he was a little nervous

I love that these young men take time to pray before they run

We always know when he has his mind in the "game/run" He starts yawning. Its funny, but this time I caught in a photo.

He was super frustrated over the starting blocks, its the first year he has used them and they are an issue. He had two of the same foot blocks, he had to run back and grab the right one, then set them up, took off on his practice steps and they slid. It was not a good thing for the start of this race. They need time to practice with them during the week.

He was doing great, but lost speed around the corner, he ended up taking 6th place.

It was amazing to see his team mate pass him up. The hard thing with these meets is that they leave part way through the day and some meets they do not stop for food. Its hard to judge how much food to send, what to send prior to running etc. It makes it hard for him to keep his body balanced. Its been a work in progress since the season is so short. I am curious to see how Senior year will be since we are learning more about his endocrine system and just how to help him have better days with physical activity.

One of the best things was the weather, every other meet had been cold, it was so nice and warm and the sun was amazing for a nice Spring Day/Evening.

Eventually I hope to get a better camera. Trying to get these night shots is difficult.

He started so strong, was way out front, then in the middle, then back towards the front again, pacing is the key but to have been off the mile for nearly 2 years it was tough. He did well coming in 4th place.

The coach was giving him a hard time about needing a wheelbarrow for all his stuff. It was so cold last week that he brought a comforter. It was kind of funny. Seems I need to make a small TShirt quilt maybe.

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Junior Class Ring Ceremony

Junior Ring Ceremony

We don't really do things like class rings, its kind of expensive and we see it more as a want then a need. It sure is nice but its out of our money ability.

However, that being said, my daughter got to speak at the ceremony since she is the class historian, she was in charge of the closing.

What I loved was the dress we found for her, it was perfect in every way

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Cross Country Banquet

Cross Country~ Last year we had to take the season off

Zekaryah started having some issues health wise and we could not seem to come up with the answers. This year he received the Fighting Heart Award with two other young men this season. 

He enjoyed getting back out there and running and is looking forward to Track season as well.

His girlfriend came to support him at the Banquet

I am thankful for this photo that she took

This is his coach from Jr. High, she always comes to events to cheer on all the kiddos

This is his new male coach this year

And this is the female coach. it was a great season

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2015 Winter Choir Performance

We enjoy their winter choir performance. Every year they have baskets to auction off, trees that each class year creates that are auctioned and a dress up/relaxed portion of the show.

They have so many choirs to showcase and each is special in its own way.

My favorite is always the fun portion with them in holiday dress and enjoying themselves

Always so many smiles~

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