It’s hard to believe, but this week marked the official end of my senior year Independent Study and Mentorship journey. From my decidedly rough first few phone calls contacting local pediatricians for research interviews, to the excitement I felt after reading Dr. Gerlacher’s email where he agreed to be my mentor, and to the stressful yet infinitely rewarding experiences of Research Showcase and Final Presentation Night, this year in ISM has shaped my personal and professional individualism in ways that surpassed anything I could have imagined. On Friday night, crowds gathered through Liberty High School to support ISM as each student presented their own final products and research under their mentors over this year. After the showcase portion in the gymnasium and the mentor recognition in the auditorium, it was time for the individual presentations in the classrooms. This was my opportunity to expand on the processes I went through to create my original work and final product, and I loved getting to share the details of my work under Dr. Gerlacher with my friends and family members. The feeling at the end of the night when my presentation was over and my volunteers were helping me clean up the room was bittersweet, as I was sad that the year of ISM had come to a close, but also so glad that the end of my hard work here at Liberty these past four years had ended on such a high note. With two short weeks left before we walk the stage and begin the next chapters of our lives, I can’t help but feel blessed that I have been surrounded with supportive and selfless individuals who have helped me through my four years of high school and been introduced to programs, like DECA, Youth and Government, and of course, ISM, that have provided me with invaluable opportunities to grow as an individual and future college student. Here’s to a great year in ISM and a memorable high school journey, and to an exciting next four years in sunny San Francisco!
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