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I will attend UNC Asheville this fall after getting a
letter of recommendation from my social studies
teacher. I have always wanted to go to college, and
I feel like Middle College has helped me to prepare
for that. At Middle College we are trusted with more
responsibility and expected to make our own choices.
This has given me a chance to turn my life around
and get things together. I do not think I would have
been as successful without the resources I have
been offered here.
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J ames S parks
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Buncombe County Middle College
Walking out of North Buncombe this June, I feel ready
to tackle college head on. Each teacher I have gotten
the chance to learn from had their own unique styles
of teaching. This caused me to adapt and learn in
multiple ways every single day. Specifically, teachers
like Mr. Bowman, who teaches physics, really helped
me realize how college will be. Ms. Gill, who teaches
English, taught me to how to effectively write an essay
and persuade people through words alone. I am so
honored to be graduating from such a great high
school, and I look forward to what is to come.
R oss T hurman
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S ophia S wift
North Buncombe High School
Charles D. Owen High School
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Owen High School has been the perfect environment
for me to develop my interests and skills. Owen has a
great fine arts department that continues to grow and
improve. I discovered my passion for music at Owen
Middle when I took band, but it was in high school that
I confirmed my love for the arts! I have expanded my
skillset by joining the chorus and acting in the spring
musicals. I truly believe that Owen has prepared me
to continue my education at Berklee College of Music
by sparking my desire and motivation to be a life-long
learner.
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