E.G.

Ella Glass

“I read in someone’s Letter Home a few years ago, in the senior edition, they were like, Community during springtime is one of the greatest things ever. Thinking back to last year with, Field Day, Forum Day and Commstock all in a row, I just thought it was so cool that we were able to get a little break and just be outside with each other. That sense of community where everyone is outside and on the same page about just having a good time on these specific days where we were supposed to have a good time is so special. And I’m really grateful for that. I don’t know what it was about Commstock, but everyone around me was having a great time and so I was having a great time. I think it’s a great opportunity to just be outside and dance with your classmates. It’s very unique and very fun. How has Community been the same or different from my expectations? I guess I remember something that I secretly really hoped for coming into Community was a good relationship with teachers. It was one of those things that I just thought wouldn’t happen to me because I’m so worried about it, I’m so wrapped up about it. But looking back this year, as I’m starting to reflect, I’ve realized that I don’t really have those thoughts anymore, and I don’t really have those fears about not being worthy and not being liked by teachers because of all the really positive experiences that I’ve had. All of the writing that I’ve done at Community has made me really proud because I know that when I click ‘view grade,’ I’m going to get something out of it. I’m going to get respect, and I’ll be seen.”