UC Phonathon and Memorial Day!

Hey everyone! Last night I helped out with the phonathon at UC. Some other sophomores and I came to the school last night to make some phone calls to alumni. We were calling about the 2008-2009 Annual Fund. All the donations made to school help each and every person in the building. It helps with many things that we as students need, do, and participate in every day. Every gift is important and appreciated no matter how small or large. For many of us it was the first time. We were handed lists of alumni and got to work! Some of us got answering machines, disconnected numbers, and alumni not interested, but some of us also got donations! :)
As I’m sure you all are aware, Memorial Day weekend is this weekend! Today is our last day in school for the week at UC and we are all definitely looking forward to the five day weekend. I know that I’m going down the shore and I hope you all have something fun planned. Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone :) and I’ll blog again next week!

Birthdays and Summer Trips

May is a busy month for birthdays, at least in my family. These past couples of weeks have been birthday celebrations right after another including mine on Monday :] and last night was my cousins. One of my birthday presents was my trip to Europe that I told you in my last blog I would tell you more about, so here we go! In the beginning of this year, I got a letter from a student ambassadors group called People to People which was started by President Eisenhower in 1956. I had always gotten these letters in the past, but I ignored them until this year. The reason I decided to open the letter this year was because last summer, my friend Michelle went to Australia with this program and had a great time. Three of my friends had also gotten the same letter this year and I was convinced to go. The next step was convincing my parents to let me go to four different foreign countries without them. I still don’t know how it happened, but now I’m getting closer and closer everyday to traveling around the world with a great group of people including 2 of my best friends. I can’t wait to go to Italy, France, Switzerland, and Austria this summer and I’m grateful my parents are allowing me. I’ll keep you updated with my trip!

Class Rings and Progress Reports

Hi everyone! First, as you know there was an open house last week and it was my first time working a UC open house. I am glad to say it went very well and hopefully those of you who went to the open house, I’ll see soon! Second, not too long ago the sophomores had an assembly about our class rings we will get as juniors if we order them. There are many different types of rings you can get and there are many ways to make it your own. There are so many choices of designs like different sports and activities. Also, you can engrave your name or whatever you would like on the inside of your ring. The stone we will all have on our rings is Viking blue. I wasn’t so sure at first if I really wanted a class ring, but last night I asked my parents (who both went here) to see their class rings. My mom’s ring is a lot like what I had in mind for mine and my dad’s is definitely unique (I noticed an inscription on the inside of his ring that he’s keeping a secret! Haha) I decided that a class ring would be a great way to remember my time here at UC and I just ordered it at lunch. Now I get to participate in the Junior Ring Ceremony next year!
Once again, it’s time for progress reports. This is the last progress report of the year which is scary and exciting at the same time. As usual, everyone’s a little nervous for them, but like I said, excited because that means were almost done with the year! It’s scary that the year’s almost over, I feel like it just started! But, I won’t complain because I can’t wait for summer and I’m pretty sure all of you can’t either. This summer of course will be spent mostly doing gymnastics, hanging out with friends, and being at the beach. I am also going on a trip to Europe, but that is something I’ll blog about next time!