School part 2

So, everyone hated me… Yes, life had turned into a nightmare overnight! The only thing I could do was to totally avoid everyone. I started going to school very early before everyone. At recess, I would rush up to the school library and lock myself inside the librarian’s room. After school, I’d wait for everyone to go home before leaving! This was the darkest moment in my life. I had no idea what to do. My only “friend’ was my classmate James. The few other friends I had in class totally avoided be outside the classroom. I did not blame them.

Things however started to change when I decided to stare my fear in its face. What I did next would surprise you! The following year (form 5) I ran for School Parliament Chief Minister (School Council President)! I knew I would never win. I used the campaigning period from class to class to actually eat a large slice of humble pie. I actually apologized for my arrogance and outburst the previous year. You know what? It worked!! I actually won a few seats and got about 30% of the votes. There were three of us running and I got more votes than the third person! I guess, I was finally forgiven. The name calling had stopped. I learnt to smile a lot. Most importantly, I was finally able to walk around school with my head no longer between my legs!

By the time I was in form 6. Everything had changed. I was chosen as Minister of Information! Basically, I was in charge of all the school announcements and the weekly school assembly. I mastered the art of crowd control without resorting to scolding or name calling. Today, my mastery of the art of public speaking, largely stems from the lessons I learnt here at La Salle.

I enjoyed form 6 thoroughly! I had the time of my life here! Realizing so many of my dreams, including; Editor of the school Magazine, President of the Career Guidance Club, founding the school Radio station, winning the school talent quest – Bakat La Salle and most importantly made some lifelong friends here including my best friend!