By Allie Pino ’15

Before I even begin and start getting in my feelings, I want to warn you that my experience with high school didn’t turn out like any other seniors. And in no way, shape or form am I setting up a pathway for future generations to walk along. This column has been written strictly for my fans that know me from the hit television show “Warrior Wake-Up Live” and all those that want to know how I managed my days at Sherwood High. Let’s start the show!

The past four years of high school have turned out to be different than what I imagined. I remember the first day I came home from school. I got off the bus, into my car and said to my mom, “High school is not for me!”

My freshman and sophomore years were challenging. I mean, I was a scrawny, fourteen- year-old, in the mix of finding my identity, while attending a school where the students looked like they had already graduated college. There was on incident where I found myself lost in the hallway. Next to me was a tall guy with a full-grown beard. I was going to ask him for help, but I stopped myself because I didn’t know if he was a teacher or student.

I was really confused on how I would make a name for myself, considering all the other “unique” characters/students I was up against, but things cleared up junior and senior year. I finally found a class I enjoyed, and as you probably guessed, it was TV Production. Along side my co-anchors Ashley Profitt and Isaiah Willis, I became one of three main hosts, “reporting live from the Sherwood TV Studio.” I learned to “talk the talk” and “walk the walk.”

With this newly found talent, one would think I wouldn’t be able to handle my hectic schedule. The publicity and fame did come pretty fast, but it never put obstacles in my way. I maintained good grades, while still having time for all my fans that wanted a picture or an autograph from me. What can I say; I’m a giver!

But in all seriousness, the goal all along was to find my identity by the time I graduated from high school. I found something I was really good at (being a well-known celebrity) and managed to pass a milestone eat the same time. I’ll admit things were stressful, and getting to the point I’m at today wasn’t a walk in the park. To get through it all, I’ll offer you this piece of advice (and my motto): in high school, you learn that if you’re late, you might as well be hella late and go get some breakfast. Or have one of your workers bring it for you.