AP5 Complete Booklet

RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Highest Achievers on Advanced Placement Exams AP Exams are reported on a 5-point scale 5 – EXTREMELY WELL QUALIFIED 4 – WELL QUALIFIED 3 – QUALIFIED 2 – POSSIBLY QUALIFIED 1 – NO RECOMMENDATION The students featured in this booklet earned a 5 on an Advanced Placement Exam in May 2021; they were 10th and 11th graders at the time.



Kaylen Aguilar (12th grade) Sarah Chapman (12th grade) AP English Lang & Composition AP US History AP Spanish College plans: University of AP US History Georgia College plans: Emory University 10 years: In ten years, I plan on 10 years: In ten years, I see practicing medicine as either a myself having finished medical pediatrician or a pediatric school and being a doctor. physician's assistant. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Advanced Placement course: I took an AP Placement course: I enjoy taking class because I wanted to take a classes that challenge me to learn more rigorous course load and get college credit. on a more advanced level. Advanced Placement classes “I <3 Spanish !Viva México!” keep me more engaged in the classroom. “I enjoy taking AP classes because they Seojin Choi (11th grade) challenge me to learn on a more advanced AP Psychology level, and I am able to stay engaged. AP US College plans: University of History was a very interesting class, and Mrs. California, Berkeley Nguyen always made learning the curriculum fun and engaging. In AP class, hard work is what 10 years: In ten years, I see pays off on exam day and seeing my hard work pay off makes these classes worth it. ” myself surrounded by friends and family and working in the biochemical field. Why did you take an Advanced Manlu Chen (12th grade) Placement course: I wanted to AP Calculus BC challenge myself, and I was AP World History interested in psychology. College plans: Georgia Institute “Taking an AP class is challenging, so it’s okay of Technology to take breaks from time to time. It’s natural 10 years: In ten years, I see to push yourself, but don’t forget that your myself working under Google. health is more important than a score.” Why did you take an Advanced Placement course: Youjin Chung (12th grade) I enjoy challenging myself and AP Chemistry furthering my knowledge. AP AP Computer Science Principles Classes also allow me to earn college credits in high school. College plans: Undecided 10 years: In ten years, I see After my AP Calculus BC exam, I went home myself working hard to pursue my crying because I have no faith in my interest and obtain my PhD. capabilities and thought I got a two. xd Why did you take an Advanced Placement course: To enhance my academic skills and get college credits. “I <3 AP CHEM.”

Melissa Do (12th grade) Sarah Fenimore (12th grade) AP Computer Science Principles AP US History AP US History College plans: Mercer University College plans: Emory University 10 years: In ten years, I hope to 10 years: In ten years, I hope to be an engineer working for the graduate medical school and government or a private firm. further my passion in the field of Why did you take an Advanced my choice. Placement course: I took AP Why did you take an courses to challenge myself and to Advanced Placement course: get college credit. I took an AP course to further my “Ms. Nguyen was my AP U.S History and was an interests in specific topics and receive college credit for integral part of my AP experience. She was an out of state colleges. awesome teacher and made APUSH very enjoyable. “Technology is the future of our society. Before taking her class I struggled a lot with Entering my AP Computer Science Principles writing DBQ’s, but after taking her class I class introduced me into the virtual world and can successfully write a DBQ and get all of exposed me to the hidden world behind the the points. Overall, Ms. Nguyen was one of the screens of our everyday lives. Within this best teachers I’ve ever had.” course, I was able to meet others with similar interests as mine and expand my knowledge exponentially. I <3 AP CSP.” Emily Grady (12th grade) Collin Key (11th grade) AP Environmental Science AP World History AP US History College plans: Liberty University College plans: Clemson University 10 years: In ten years, I hope to or Auburn University have a graduate degree in 10 years: In ten years, I hope to International Relations and work have completed graduate school in the field of intelligence or and be pursuing a career in a field humanitarian aid. that I am passionate about. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Advanced Placement course:  I wanted to Placement course: The AP be challenged with my school courses I took were courses that interested me and that curriculum and go more in depth with my history I felt would prepare me for university level classes in the studies. future. “I want to reflect on my AP World teacher, Mrs. “I feel prepared to enter into higher level McDaniel. Mrs. McDaniel went above and beyond classes next year and confident in my ability to provide enjoyable assignments throughout the to succeed in those classes. I am excited for year that helped me learn the AP World the next chapter of my life in college and to curriculum. Without her enthusiasm for see what I will be able to accomplish in the teaching, I would not have been excited to future!” learn in her class every day. She also spent her free time helping us prepare for the AP exam by organizing review nights and other activities. Mrs. McDaniel and other AP teachers in Houston County are vital to AP student success.”

Hannah Koppel (11th grade) Padraig Littlefield (12th grade) AP Psychology AP English Lang & Composition College plans: I plan to attend College plans: Georgia Institute Emory University and Georgia of Technology Technical College on a dual degree 10 years: In ten years, I wish to program. be working as an engineer. 10 years: In ten years, I see Why did you take an Advanced myself finishing medical school and Placement course:   To better starting my residency as an prepare myself for college. orthopedic surgeon. Why did you take an Advanced Placement course:   I took this course to challenge “Although AP Lang was stressful at times, I myself academically and challenge my beliefs about really enjoyed the analyzing different texts human nature. and felt like it helped develop “One of the most important lessons I have my reading comprehension skills.” learned in my AP classes is that success isn't about luck, it is about hard work and Angela Okechukwu (12th determination. You can go virtually anywhere you grade) want in life if you work for it and continue to AP US History push through the obstacles and mistakes you will College plans: Loyola University no doubt ably encounter.” 10 years: In ten years, I hope Kemp McArthur (12th grade) to be a therapist helping people’s AP Environmental Science mental health and making an College plans: Princeton impact on the world. University or University of Georgia Why did you take an Advanced 10 years: In ten years, I will Placement course:   I took AP probably be performing as a cellist courses to challenge myself and or teaching cello, with to get college credit. environmental science on the side. Why did you take an Advanced “Ms. Nguyen was my AP U.S. History teacher and Placement course:   I wanted to was an integral part of my PA experience. She push myself and get a full was an awesome teacher and made APUSH very understanding of Environmental Science (the college enjoyable. Before taking her class I struggled credit is also nice). a lot with writing DBQ’s, but after taking her class I can successfully write a DBQ and get “ AP Environmental Science gave me the knowledge all of the points. Overall, Ms. Nguyen was one to understand and find solutions to the present of the best teachers I’ve ever had.” and urgent problems related to climate change and energy. I feel far better equipped to Gavin Oppegard (12th grade) navigate today’s world because of this course.” AP Computer Science A College plans: University of Georgia 10 years: In ten years, I see myself running my own cereal business. Why did you take an Advanced Placement course:   I took an AP course because I believed I would learn an empowering amount of information. “What makes an AP course worth the while is the teacher.”

Krisha Patel (12th grade) Sejal Patel (12th grade) AP US History AP Statistics College plans: Undecided AP US History 10 years: In ten years, I see College plans: Undecided myself working hard and working 10 years: In ten years, I see in a career field that makes me myself entering the field of happy :). medicine and scientific research. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Advanced Placement course: To challenge Placement course: To challenge myself and earn college credit. myself on my favorite subjects and earn college credit. “I <3 history.” “APUSH and AP Stats are some of my most favorite classes I took in high school. They pushed me to gain better study habits and be Shiv Patel (12th grade) more productive. Mr. Leslie and Mrs. Nguyen AP Environmental Science were also very helpful teachers who always College plans: Emory University answered my questions and taught me material 10 years: In ten years, I see beyond just the curriculum.” myself continuing my education past graduate school and getting Quang Pham (12th grade) my degrees. AP US History Why did you take an Advanced College plans: Emory University Placement course: I took AP 10 years: In ten years, I see courses to get a feel of how college myself practicing medicine and classes will be and the workload being rich. that comes with it. Also, the opportunity to get college Why did you take an Advanced credit was a motivating factor. Placement course: I wanted “Mrs. Collier allowed me to be successful in my rigorous courses for college AP class. I struggled with staying organized in classes that come with a lot of work; however, Mrs. Collier taught me how to stay on top of my assignments and be able to efficiently study for “Friends who pass together are friends who my tests. In this class, not only did I learn struggled together. We’re all aboard the about Environmental Science, but I also learned struggle bus.” important skills that will help me be successful in my future education. ”

Olivia Stegner (11th grade) Dwight Yandle (11th grade) AP World History AP World History College plans: College of William College plans: Georgia Institute and Mary of Technology 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I hope to myself having obtained my Law see myself out of college, in a degree, and being a successful career that I truly enjoy, and partner in an International living a generally happy life. As Business Law firm. long as I find some measure of Why did you take an Advanced both success and personal joy, I Placement course: I took AP will be complete. World in order to challenge myself and to experience a Why did you take an Advanced Placement course: class that was more rigorous and detailed. Ultimately, I started taking AP courses because after careful consideration, I found them to be the most “My AP World History teacher, Mrs. McDaniel, direct path to my success later in life. impacted me more than just my teacher. In preparation for my exam, she served as a mentor, “Always shoot for the stars, so that if you critic, and motivator, pushing me to go beyond fall you will land on the clouds.” my limits. What truly aided me in earning my 5 was her endless support - whether it was providing me beneficial resources, donating her time to grade practice DBQs and SAQs, or answering my most far-fetched questions. I thank Mrs. McDaniel, and AP World, for such a rewarding AP experience.”

Abigail Conrad (11th grade) Cadence Hall (12th grade) AP Statistics AP English Lang & Composition College plans: Georgia Institute College plans: Undecided of Technology 10 years: In 10 years, I hope to 10 years: I plan to go to Georgia have an advanced degree in Tech and major in chemistry and psychology and pursue a career while in college, I will explore the that is fulfilling. career paths within the field. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Advanced Placement Course? I took an AP Placement Course? I really class to challenge myself and to enjoy math and was looking for a be exposed to college-level greater challenge. content. Also, I wanted to get credit for some of my core courses in college. “I took AP statistics because I thought it sounded interesting. When it came time to “Someone once said, “A relationship is not register for the exam, I didn’t feel confident based on the length of time you have spent about signing up to take the exam. Mrs. Frank together, it’s based on the foundation you’ve encouraged me to register and that gave me a built together.” Dr. Herbert, my AP psychology confidence boost. I’m thankful that she talked teacher prayed with us before our exam. It was me into taking the exam.” so empowering, and I realized in that moment that what was most important was not just Jacob Manuel (12th grade) getting a good score, it was building in AP English Lang & Composition relationships among many types of people order to achieve a common goal.” AP US History College plans: University of Talmadge Morath (12th grade) Georgia AP Computer Science 10 years: I plan to attend College plans: Georgia Institute medical school and become a of Technology neurologist 10 years: Truth be told, I am not Why did you take an Advanced certain what exactly I will be Placement Course? I found doing ten years from now. Who that honors classes had not quite does? What I can say is that I met the level of difficulty I looked hope to be an important for, so I sought more demanding courses thru AP contributor to society using the classes. skills that I possess, and I hope to “There will be times where it feels like expand on those skills in a comfortable learning nothing is worth it anymore. Where more is atmosphere such as the one most of the colleges I am seemingly going wrong than right and it feels looking into advertise. like the best choice is to just give up. It’s Why did you take an Advanced Placement Course? okay! We all feel that way sometimes. Close I wanted to not only challenge myself, but also surround your eyes, breathe in, count to 10. Think of myself in an atmosphere of like-minded students and what you are doing this for. I promise you teachers wanting to advance their knowledge and who it’ll be worth it in the end. We’ve worked so enjoy the process of learning new subjects. hard – so why stop now?” “Throughout my career as an AP student, I have encountered many teachers who love the subject they teach and sharing their love with each of their students, but Mr. Dunbar is the first who truly made learning fun. Whether it be giving optional FRQs that usually took my priority over required assignments in other classes or teaching in a way that was easily understandable and intriguing; Mr. Dunbar opened my eyes to the joy of problem solving and of making something academic more than just work that had to be done.”

Tyler Newhouse (12th grade) Preston Prater (12th grade) AP Statistics AP Statistics College plans: Kennesaw State College plans: Undecided University 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself completing medical school myself working a full-time job in and a residency program the field area of Computer specializing in Dermatology. I plan Science. to open my own Dermatology Why did you take an Advanced practice so that I can help others. Placement Course? To challenge Why did you take an Advanced myself as a student and a person. Placement Course? Advanced Placement courses gave me the opportunity to take “AP courses are so much more than about rigorous courses in a controlled, friendly school receiving a college credit. You create long- lasting relationships with teachers and fellow environment while preparing me for college coursework. students. The program is a great way to get I felt that other classes offered by the school would not ready for college and I couldn’t be happier to be as challenging and dual enrollment courses would be say that I participated in the AP department.” too impersonal. AP classes were the best fit for me while also earning college credits. Rachel Selby (12th grade) “Mrs. Frank’s AP Statistics class was arguably AP Environmental Science one of the best classes I have ever taken. College plans: University of Having previously had Mrs. Frank for Georgia Geometry, she told me on the first day of class 10 years: In ten years, I could I was going to make a ”5” on the AP Exam. Her teaching style is very relatable to life see myself working as an applications, and she was nothing short of ecologist, using my skills to supportive and helpful throughout the year. She protect ecosystems from pushed me to succeed, giving me the ability environmental harm caused by to fulfill her prediction and earn a ”5”. AP classes are challenging but with hard work and humans. Why did you take an Advanced perseverance, a high score is not as much of a Placement Course? I took AP courses because I strive reach as it may seem.” to reach my full potential in the classroom, and the challenge of a more rigorous course allowed me to do that. “I took AP Environmental Science because my sister had previously taken the class and it seemed interesting. Ms. Barajas made the class very engaging, and I enjoyed the content. I left the class knowing that I wanted to pursue a career in the environmental field. I had been uncertain of my career path up until then, however I was certain that this is what I want. The class sparked a previously unknown passion for the environment in me. I had a lot of fun taking the class, and it means a lot to me.”

Annabelle Balducci (12th grade) T’Erica Bracewell (11th grade) AP Studio Art AP Statistics College plans: Kennesaw State College plans: Duke University University or University of Georgia 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself working for independent myself as a Brain Surgeon or an game developers or as an online Anesthesiologist. game creator. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Advanced Placement course? I took an Placement course? I took the AP AP class to challenge myself and Art course because I wanted to get show I am capable of handling the a head start on my college challenge. education. Art has always been my passion since I was “Mrs. Morris is an incredible teacher to have young. for an Advanced Placement course. She made it “Art is a constant uphill climb, one I’ve been make sense in a fun way. It helped it click and climbing my whole life. When you finally get she made analogies to make it relate to to the peak of the mountain, you realize all of everyday life. She made it feel important to know. Not only is Mrs. Morris a teacher, but an the work you put in was worth it. To quote encourager, and a friend. She always encouraged Henri Matisse, “Creativity takes courage.”” her students and recognized them when necessary. She made a huge impact and instilled Molly Brown (11th grade) a love of learning math within me. She always AP Statistics made sacrifices for us when it came to our learning and did the best of her ability to College plans: Auburn University help us do well. Without all the extra work, 10 years: In ten years, I plan to she put in before, during, and after school, be working in Georgia as a speech making a 5 on this exam wouldn’t have been pathologist or as a special possible.” education teacher. I want to work with children that have special needs. Kaitlyn Brunelle (12th grade) Why did you take an Advanced AP Psychology Placement course? I took AP College plans: University of classes as they give me a push in my education and Georgia or University of Alabama challenge me-- especially AP Stats. 10 years: In Ten Years, I “My AP stats teacher, Dana Morris, was my envision myself being a physician biggest supporter last year. Through all the assistant specializing in changes from Covid-19, she never gave up and dermatology or working as a adapted our classroom so we would succeed. Mrs. speech pathologist. Morris changed my views on math and made me Why did you take an Advanced love school and the challenges it brings me. Placement course? Advanced Not only was she a teacher but a mentor and a placement courses are a friend in the hardest times. I still go to wonderful way to get college credit while also being visit her every day between classes as she taught by teachers who are experts in the subject. I gives the best hugs and advice. Having such a took Advanced Placement classes to enhance my passionate teacher made getting a 5 an easy knowledge and better prepare myself for college. job.” “My teacher, Ms. Whiddon, made AP psychology fun, relevant, and entertaining. I was excited to attend this class every day and learn more about the human psyche. If I could, I would retake this course and I recommend it to every high school student.”

Madison Bunnell (11th grade) Allison Decker (12th grade) AP Statistics AP English Lang & College plans: University of Composition Georgia College plans: Kennesaw State 10 years: In ten years, I see University myself becoming a pediatrician 10 years: In ten years, I see and having a steady job in either a myself working in city planning. I hospital or a doctor’s office. I also hope to graduate with a degree in see myself traveling around the either architecture or civil world because that has always engineering, and build a career been one of my dreams. helping maintain and revise a Why did you take an Advanced major city. Placement course? I took an AP class, not just for Why did you take an Advanced Placement course? the potential college credit but to also challenge myself I took an Advanced Placement course because I wanted to become a better thinker and problem solver and to to challenge myself in everything, even the things I develop skills that I can use later in life, not just in didn’t see myself as particularly good at. Despite the school. difficulties, I wanted to use the year as an opportunity “My AP Statistics teacher, Mrs. Morris, has for growth. proven to be my most dedicated and hardworking “I remember being in Dr. Thompson’s online teacher. She truly cares about the well-being class second semester, when the novel, The of her students and helps them learn, not just Things They Carried, by Tim O’Brian, was for the AP test. She gave up hours of her free assigned to me. I rolled my eyes, as all kids time to help prepare her students for the test do, and resigned myself to skimming my way and also created an extremely detailed study through it. But as I read it, it started to folder for everyone. Mrs. Morris is such an affect me in ways I never had thought of amazing teacher and an even better human before. It changed my perception on reading, on being.” the world of writing, and for the first time since I was a child, I fell in love with language. I think every reader in the world has that one book that will change them, and through this class, I found mine, and I’m so appreciative.” Rebekah Dickerson (12th Vi Doan (11th grade) grade) AP Statistics AP US History College plans: Georgia Institute College plans: Columbus State of Technology University 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I will be myself alive, hopefully. teaching English in a Japanese Why did you take an public school. Advanced Placement course? Why did you take an Advanced I thought it would be a fun Placement course? College is challenge. very expensive, so I’m trying to lessen the amount of classes and money it would be. I also like to be challenged in school. “I don’t think I would’ve made a five without ”It’s not always easy taking AP Classes. the AP live review sessions and AP Classroom Sometimes you’re up half the night studying or videos. Those were really helpful!” doing homework and feeling complete burnout. Regardless, you survive and do well because you’re putting in your best effort. No matter what, as long as you don’t give up, you will be victorious.”

Victoria Fitzgerald (11th grade) Katie Gibbs (12th grade) AP World History AP English Lang & College plans: University of Composition Georgia College plans: Georgia Institute 10 years: I hope to be teaching of Technology music! 10 years: In ten years, I see Why did you take an Advanced myself working for the Placement course? I wanted government as an engineer. I to experience the rigorous and would like to work for either the intense environment provided by United States Air Force or NASA these difficult courses and to expand the concepts of nuclear challenge myself to be a better power to the world. student. Why did you take an Advanced Placement ”Mrs. Taylor is one of the most effective course? I take AP courses for the rigorous course history teachers I’ve ever had the honor of material and for the college credit. The AP courses are having. If I had any other teacher for this a great way for me to get a head start on college level course, I’m not sure I would have done as well material and credits while still completing high school. as I did. My success can really only be “AP courses will seem intimidating, and trust attributed to her skills as a teacher. She me, they are. They challenge everything you provided everything I needed to succeed and it know about the subject in general and how to worked, and for that I’m forever grateful.” learn and study, but they also taught me how to fail. Although failing took a long time to understand, after much wisdom shared with me by my teachers, AP courses taught me to Jacob Griffin (12th grade) persevere.” AP English Lang & Composition College plans: University of Georgia Sam Guimond (12th grade) 10 years: In ten years, I see AP Chemistry myself teaching English. AP Comparative Gov’t & Why did you take an Advanced Politics Placement course? I took AP AP English Lang & Composition classes for college credit. AP US History College plans: Undecided 10 years: I would like to be a history teacher in ten years. “I love Dr. Thompson.” Why did you take an Advanced Placement course? I wanted to take rigorous classes that would look good on my transcript and earn college credit. “Taking AP history classes has helped me to think about the past more completely and its role/importance to the present. It has heightened my awareness of the importance of history.”

Mckenna Hammond (11th Elijah Hobbs (12th grade) grade) AP English Lang & AP 2-D Art and Design Composition College plans: Middle Georgia College plans: Georgia Institute State University of Technology 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself working as a graphic myself working in engineering designer or illustrator aerospace. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Advanced Placement course? I wanted Placement course? I didn’t to challenge myself and take the have much else going on. opportunity to get college credit. “Having the ability to take AP classes has been “I believe my experience with AP classes can very rewarding, especially having the opportunity to take AP art. AP art has taught be summarized by one quote from The Owl House. “Me, on a team- with you? Running around in- me a lot about making art and putting in the hard work to make something I am proud of. I’m cute uniforms- sweating?- I gotta go!” - Amity thankful to have a supportive and encouraging Blight”” teacher like Mrs. Harlow who encouraged me to take the class which I originally wasn’t planning on taking that year. I was very nervous submitting my portfolio and was honored Alyssa Keene (12th grade) to get the score that I did.” AP Psychology College plans: Undecided 10 years: In ten years, I see John Jerome (11th grade) myself working in physical AP Comparative Government therapy. College plans: United States Why did you take an Advanced Military Academy West Point Placement course? I wanted 10 years: In ten years, I see more challenging courses. myself serving overseas in the US Army. Why did you take an Advanced Placement course? I needed the course to graduate and “When I opened my AP Psychology Exam Booklet, wanted a little college credit. I knew I was going to do well. I felt properly prepared because of Ms. Whiddon’s review materials/games. I had never felt too “Dr. Alan Bowers was my instructor for this AP confident in my abilities to score a 5 on my course. He was very fun and made the class one exam.” of the best I have ever taken. He prepared us very well for the exam and is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.”

Cassidy Koetitz (12th grade) Grace Maner (11th grade) AP English Lang & Composition AP World History College plans: University of College plans: Columbia College South Florida 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself working as a therapist that myself working as a travelling specializes in working with nurse. patients that have mental illnesses Why did you take an Advanced that are deemed “too difficult to Placement course? I wanted to work with,” like bipolar disorder earn college credit. and borderline personality disorder. Why did you take an Advanced “Life is pieced together from lots of little Placement course? I enjoy the challenge that comes experiences. AP classes are definitely with rigorous courses, and I love learning more in- experiences. They can be difficult and there is depth in most subjects. a lot of preparation for the exam but somehow is always something interesting happening in “No matter how many times you fail or life them. One highlight for me was watching the throws you off the path you’re on, you will Great Gatsby movie because it was something I still reach your goals if you find a way had heard about and still ended up being around the obstacles and learn from your surprised by it.” previous mistakes. Working hard and learning from obstacles and mistakes is always the key to great success.” Luke Mathis (12th grade) AP Calculus AB College plans: University of Caroline Maxwell (11th grade) Georgia AP Statistics 10 years: In ten years, I see AP World History myself as a resident in a medical College plans: Undecided hospital in rural Georgia. 10 years: In ten years, I see Why did you take an Advanced myself with a successful career. Placement course? To improve Why did you take an Advanced my college resume and be more Placement course? I took AP prepared for college. classes because I wanted to “Dr. Ma making a lot of nonchalant jokes that challenge myself and take were hilarious that only a few people heard and earn college credit. advantage of the opportunity to got were some of the funniest moments of my high school experience.” “I am grateful for my AP teachers, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Taylor, because they were so passionate about their subjects and made me look forward to their classes every day. They put tons of effort into the educations of their students, and it is because of their hard work and great teaching that I was able to score 5s on my AP exams. <3”

Sam McMurray (11th grade) Tanner Nelson (11th grade) AP Statistics AP Statistics College plans: Florida State College plans: Brigham Young University University 10 years: In 10 years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself graduated from college, myself working a job as an doing what I love, making money aerospace engineer. and living in Florida, close to all of Why did you take an Advanced my siblings. Placement course? I wanted to Why did you take an Advanced learn more about statistics and Placement course? I took an AP taking AP courses can help me class because I have always loved get into college. math and I knew that statistics would be very enjoyable for me. I also knew that Mrs. Morris would be teaching it “The AP Stats class really helped to prepare and she had done a wonderful job the year before me for the exam. Although I was a little teaching me geometry, so I was eager to have her worried about how I did on the exam, I felt again. On top of that, I want to be able to go wherever confident that I had done well. I was also and do whatever I want after high school and into able to answer many of the questions quickly, college, and I know that taking difficult courses and because we had practiced them in class.” maintaining good grades is the way to get there. “A moment I remember from an AP course/teacher Sean Phillips (12th grade) is from second semester of my stats class. As AP US History we were preparing for the AP exam, our teacher, College plans: Georgia Institute Mrs. Morris, gave us a little goodie bag full of Technology of candy, cards, dice, etc. that resembled 10 years: In ten years, I see everything we learned in that year with her. myself working for the She then went on to tell us excitedly but with Department of Defense. a little bit of sadness in her voice how much Why did you take an Advanced she enjoyed the year and how much she would Placement course? I wanted to miss us. This was one of the many times where I challenge myself on a level that realized she was not just a teacher, but a honors classes do not. friend to all of us.” Kyra Pennington (12th grade) “While AP US History was more challenging than the other options I could have taken, I gained AP Calculus AB so much more from that challenge. By creating AP Chemistry an environment of high achieving students, I AP Comp Gov’t & Politics was able to excel. AP courses give back to AP English Lang & Composition you as much as you are willing to put in to AP US History them.” College plans: University of Maryland 10 years: In ten years, I see myself traveling the world teaching and voluntering. Why did you take an Advanced Placement course? I wanted to boost my GPA. “Douglass will teach you all Boyle’s Laws In Thompson’s you’ll write ‘til your hands are raw. Shepherd will fawn over presidents’ woes and Bowers will cry when he has to go. And last but not least, there’s one more whiz. It’s Dr. Ma with his papers saying, “Pop quiz!””

Caroline Rosato (11th grade) Joshua Smith (12th grade) AP Statistics AP US History College plans: Northeastern College plans: United States Air University Force Academy 10 years: I hope to be 10 years: In ten years, I intend graduating med school and be a on flying for the Air Force. part of a pediatric residency Why did you take an Advanced program. Placement course? I took AP Why did you take an Advanced classes to learn beyond the scope Placement course? I wanted to of regular courses offered and to push myself to work hard; I knew bolster my college application. that statistics would be beneficial to take as soon as possible. “AP classes are indubitably the most difficult “The weekend before the exam, Mrs. Morris gave courses available while in high school, but up her time to allow us to come to the school also the most beneficial. The workload in and get extra help if needed. She set out every class is laborious, but also extremely multiple options to give us something to do, interesting, teaching you the complexities of and it was a great environment to be able to a subject normal classes often overlook relax, laugh, and reassure ourselves about the despite them being the most interesting parts. exam.” However, the intricacies of this subject cannot be fully appreciated unless you not only engage in the class and its’ discussions, but also find ways to relate what you learn Avery Suits (12th grade) into your understanding of the present world.” AP Psychology College plans: Georgia College Hailey Tayag (12th grade) and State University AP Chemistry 10 years: In ten years, I see AP Psychology myself as a nurse practitioner. College plans: Georgia Institute Why did you take an Advanced of Technology Placement course? I took AP 10 years: In ten years, I see classes to challenge myself and myself shouldering responsibilities get college credit. as higher-up in a software engineering job and with at least one cat. “It is great to challenge myself and work order Why did you take an Advanced harder than what most students have to in Placement course? I wanted to to receive a 5 on an AP exam and receive know what a heavy workload, impressive grades, and college credit. I’m thankful for the chronic back pain felt like prior to college. opportunity to even do so.” ““All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War.”

Alexandra Tirino (12th grade) Tanner Vorse (12th grade) AP English Lang & Composition AP US History AP US History College plans: North Carolina College plans: University of State University Georgia 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself as a holistic medical myself working in a facility for practioner. music therapy and giving lessons Why did you take an Advanced to students in flute. Placement course? I took AP Why did you take an Advanced classes for content with any Placement course? The rigor is career and the meaning it may up to my personal learning pace provide. and I like to push myself academically to prepare for college. “Although rigorous and definitely requiring “In my AP US History class, I realized the best considerate effort, I found the material to be way to really know and keep track of all of the in line with my interests. My score was the material is to be genuinely interested and consequence of my engagement with the course, connected to the material. Learn how it and the engagement continues in to the impacts your real life, get passionate about present.” it, develop a hunger for deeper knowledge. The desire to know more about whatever subject you’re learning will help more than pointless cramming. A genuine love for learning will bring you success.” Bryce Wellman (12th grade) Taylor Waits (11th grade) AP US History AP Statistics College plans: Stanford College plans: University of University Georgia 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself travelling the world after myself becoming a therapist. making millions in the tech Why did you take an Advanced industry. Placement course? I took an Why did you take an Advanced advanced placement course Placement course? I took AP because I wanted college credit. classes because of the This course is also required for a environment they offer; they are psychology degree. full of other intelligent students who push me to do “I owe my grade in this course to my amazing better. teacher, Mrs. Morris. Her lesson plans were “Dr. Ma always saying, “It’s simple right? well thought out and enjoyable. On top of that Only Algebra.” after covering the board in she created a supportive environment in her Calculus and pretending everyone just followed classroom. You can tell she has a true passion him as we all make eye contact because we have for what she does and extends that passion to no idea what just happened.” her students. I recommend others to take this course, with a teacher like I had, a 5 would be easy to accomplish.”

Jaren Zimmerman (12th grade) Abigayle Williams (12th grade) AP Psychology AP US History College plans: Middle Georgia College plans: Georgia Institute State University and then of Technology University of Georgia 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself as a researcher and myself practicing law. hopefully a doctorate student. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Advanced Placement course? I took AP Placement course? I took AP classes for the rigor and challenge classes because psychology is exciting and worthwhile. genuinely interested me and seemed easy enough. “Everyone always hypes up AP classes as “My favorite moments were doing labs with AP extremely difficult or taxing, but from my Chemistry, even though I didn’t get a 5 on the experience, that is not the case. Most AP exam. It was an interesting and valuable classes are no harder than any other classes, class experience.” and with a good teacher, no student should ever struggle to make a 5.”

WARNER ROBINS HIGH SCHOOL Anise Bates (11th Grade) Victoria Garay-Moreno AP Psychology (12th Grade) College plans: Undecided AP European History 10 years: I’m not completely AP US History sure about what I’ll be doing in 10 College plans: University of years, but I would like to be Georgia working in a career field that I 10 years: In ten years, I see enjoy and that possibly involves myself happy and hopefully in a helping people or animals. fulfilling and secure career path. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Placement course? I took the Advanced Placement course? course for the college credits and because I am I chose to take AP classes because of the unique interested in psychology. course material, especially in AP European History, and as an opportunity to challenge myself academically. “Since AP Psychology was my first AP class and the first class I was going to do an AP Exam “The AP courses I have taken throughout my for, I was nervous about how hard it would be career as a high school student have allowed especially since I was doing the class online. me to learn more than just history, science, I wasn’t sure I would be able to get help as or English. They have given me the opportunity easily from a teacher because of that, but Ms. to learn valuable life skills--dedication, and Bone helped a lot by offering to zoom if anyone the value of hard work. Overall, they have had questions and by allowing me to take the prepared me for the next steps in my academic mock exam after school.” career.” Dale Minter (12th Grade) Nicholas Myrell (10th Grade) AP European History AP US Gov’t and Politics College plans: University of College plans: Georgia 10 years: In ten years, I see 10 years: In ten years, I see myself helping my community or myself working as an engineer. helping the citizens of Columbia. Why did you take an Advanced Why did you take an Placement course? I took AP Advanced Placement course? Classes for college credit. I took this AP class because the class interested me. “I really enjoyed my AP classes, especially “Get a good night’s sleep, you’ll probably Euro. The AP classes I took were by far the need it. Trust your gut, too.” classes I enjoyed most during my time in high school, and I wish my schedule would have allowed me to take more.”

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