By Steven Witkin ’16

As another school year comes to a close, a wave of optimism and excitement for the future has spread over the community. Graduating seniors, with school behind them,  have their whole life to look forward to. This sentiment is not present just in seniors, the enthusiasm has trickled down to local freshman Jacob Resnick, who shared with The Warrior that he is “super stoked to almost be a senior and graduate.”

Resnick, 14, cites the fact that he has already completed nine of the twelve years of school as evidence that he is almost done with the public school system. “That’s a full 75 percent of school,” he asserted, checking to make sure he correctly applied what he learned last year in Algebra 1. “Middle school was quick and easy, so whats another three years?” he added. While Resnick still has the majority of high school left, he clearly has the forward-looking attitude only found in the most productive students.

This exuberant underclassman, even with his anticipation of finishing his last years of school, has not forgotten that the remaining three years will hold its challenges. “High school is a step up from middle school. I would know, I took physics this year. I’ll just do my homework. I mean this is high school, the teachers are not going to overload me with homework. And senioritis is for losers. I know I’ll keep it up right until I graduate, which, at this rate, is going to be really, really soon.”

Success cannot come without preparation. Resnick certainly has a plan for his concluding years at Sherwood. “I figure sophomore year will be similar to this year. Then I get to be a junior, take some APs, join a club or two. SAT and ACT. Just two long tests, really. Then it would be time for college apps, real simple. I’ll pick a few schools but I know I’ll definitely get into UMD. After that, senior year will be over as soon as I know it. Then graduation and I’m off into the world … I’m basically done.”

Even with several AP classes in the plan, Resnick is confident that senior year will come easily. In a recent conversation with a friend, Resnick said, “I hear AP classes don’t even do anything for the last month, and there is no final exam! And AP Literature is just reading books! What could be easier?” As far as his abilities are concerned, Resnick assured his friend, “I can handle some work. You know I read To Kill a Mockingbird in only one week, and I finished that essay in two days flat.”

Although only a freshman, Resnick undoubtedly has the positive attitude and thought out plan necessary to streamline the completion of high school. Although confident with anticipation for his nearly imminent commencement, Resnick still stays humble. “I know there’s no reason to celebrate yet, but graduation is a straight shot away. I’ve come this far. Soon I’ll be a senior. There’s not much in my way.” As the school year ends, Resnick is not only excited and prepared for the future, he also has plans for this summer. “This is going to be my best summer yet,” he proclaimed, “I hope it never ends!”