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High school has helped me come into my own. I have
learned the value of hard work and determination
from cross country and track. I have learned how
to analyze situations and come to logical solutions.
During my time at North Buncombe, I have done
things I would not have dreamed myself to be capable
of before. Through the encouragement of incredible
teachers, I have been able to apply myself outside of
the classroom. High school has been a place where
I have expanded my horizons, learned fantastic and
important lessons about the world around me, and
realized my potential.
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L uke S healy
North Buncombe High School
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Owen High helped me figure out my future plans.
The summer before my sophomore year, I had the
chance to go on Outward Bound with other students
from my school. The theme was Spanish, which was
incredible! This experience through Owen sparked a
love for global education and helped me decide to take
a gap year to explore another culture and language.
Next year, I am excited to study abroad in Guaymas,
Sonora in Mexico. I will spend the school year there
with three different host families, hopefully becoming
fluent in Spanish and learning more about myself.
When I return, I’ll attend Berea College.
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M aya R osener
Charles D. Owen High School
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B renda G onzales -M artinez
Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy
Rising Senior.
The people here at NDA make this school unique!
The staff, families, and students are what I love most.
They are very kind, understanding, and intellectually
challenging. It has brought me joy to be able to go to
this school and meet all the different people. It’s exciting
to be among the first class of seniors. We were the first
students to step into the school, and we’ll be the first to
move on. As Principal Allison says: “We are the future
of our society.” It will be exciting to take advantage of
all the gifts this school has given us!