Megan Phrampus

Dear NAI,

       Through my two, eye opening years here I have learned so much. I have learned that success does not just come to those who wait for it, but to those who work for it. When I walked in the doors on my first day of freshman year I was overwhelmed. I wasn’t ready for what was to come, or at least that’s what I thought. Teachers, students, and parents have all made my transition from middle school to high school much easier. After my first nine weeks my mind was much more at ease then it had been on that first day. Ever since then, despite all the hard tests, hours of homework, and late nights spent finishing projects my spirit has yet to break. One class that inspired me the most were my art classes that I took last year. Not only did I have a fantastic time during the class, I also decided to spend more time creating art outside of class hours. Ever since taking that class I have used my creative abilities in many ways and have tried new things, I once thought would never get my interest. One club that I did that I loved was key club. I enjoyed volunteering my time to help people out in our community. It made me feel really good about myself and appreciate my life even more. I will continue to volunteer my time for as long as I can. NAI has helped me find my liking for business and pave my path for a future career. Another thing that has made my time at NAI so enjoyable is the friends I have made. They have helped me through everything and have given me nothing but countless laughs and memories. It’s crazy to think that I am leaving so soon because it feels like I was hardly here. One day I was walking into school and what feels like a week later, I’m out and off to a brand new one. One factor that sets NAI aside from all other high schools is the people inside. I’ve been inspired by countless teachers and even students. Many who have helped me through some of the hardest moments of my life. One teacher in particular that stood out to me was my ninth grade history teacher Mr. Lamm. Not only was he focused on teaching us all about US history he also focused on helpful life tips. He taught us all about life and how to stand up to anyone. I will remember the things I learned in that class for the rest of my life. Something that calms my anxieties is seeing how much I’ve grown and changed as a person during my time here. I know that the next two years at NASH will treat me just as well as NAI has, but it still hurts knowing I have to leave this place. Knowing that I can grow and overcome any obstacle is refreshing and will for sure help me throughout the rest of my academic journey. Overall, I just want to say thank you for everything and helping me look at the world with whole new eyes.

           Sincerely, Meghan Phrampus