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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Relay for Life 2009
Well, I just finished my 3rd Team Captain experience with Relay for Life. I have a nice cold from it (hence why I have so much time to update my blog). Relay wasn't too easy this year: the weather was pretty gloomy and there was no free food- which was actually a big deal for a lot of students. However, despite these setbacks, our team was quite successful. Foothill raised over $25,000 and I was honored as the Top Fundraiser for the second year in a row, raising over $9,000 personally. Also, I was awarded as the Volunteer of the Year and they have decided to name the Youth Service Award in future years as the Lauren Cook Service Award. I want to thank all of those that donated and supported Relay for Life- we could never have done it without you all. Thank you!
ASB Installation Banquet
This past week I hosted my final ASB Banquet. As the current ASB President, I was the mistress of ceremonies and I passed on the gavel to Taylor Freeman. It was a long evening (3.5 hours), but a very special evening. ASB has provided some of my best friends and it has been the highlight of my high school career. I've included my farewell address if you'd like to read it.
I can’t think of enough words to describe this year. It has been jam-packed exciting, stressfully hectic, fantastically fun, momentarily frustrating, and more than anything: an experience that I will treasure for the rest of my life. ASB has been so meaningful not because of the many events, although they were amazing, but because of the people. You have all become my dear friends and we have shared so many laughs, a few tears, and ton of memories that I wish would continue. It saddens me that my journey with ASB is almost over because you have made this experience so meaningful for me. I have loved our long discussions, our Quidditch match, and our Pink team versus Blue Team games- of course, pink team always won. You all deserve a Whale Done, a Hoorah Hurrah, and some stale candy from the ASB cabinet for being such wonderful “ASBeezys” as we have coined ourselves.
I have been so inspired by your dedication (especially Brian’s) and by your creativity, whether it was the huge mask for the Modern Masquerade or the giant paper mache Strawberry for Air Guitar. You have all offered so much of yourselves for the benefit of the school and you are truly appreciated, at least by me.
Each of you are unique and special and you have all shared your time and talents with ASB on a daily basis- thank you for that. Whether you were always ready to help, like Ashish, or you just always had a positive attitude, like Lizzie- you are all appreciated and I wish that I could do an interpretive dance to express my gratitude and love for you all- remember the WASC visit dance? That was fun.
For the incoming class- you have so much to look forward to. Taylor and Sydney will lead you with laughter and fun and I know that next year’s ASB will be equally successful, if not more so.
ASB has all changed our lives in some way. Whether you have learned more about yourself, built lasting friendships, or learned how to paint a poster (although hopefully you’ve gotten more out of the class than that)- ASB offers something for each of us. For me, it was finding friendship when I needed it most and it was discovering that leadership will be a life-long passion. I hope that you are all able to walk away with something to cherish from ASB that you will keep with you for the rest of your life. These are special days that we should hold on to and not wish away. We need to make the most of each moment as it passes. You have made the moments of my high school career something that I will hold dear forever. It has been an honor to serve beside you and I love you all.
I can’t think of enough words to describe this year. It has been jam-packed exciting, stressfully hectic, fantastically fun, momentarily frustrating, and more than anything: an experience that I will treasure for the rest of my life. ASB has been so meaningful not because of the many events, although they were amazing, but because of the people. You have all become my dear friends and we have shared so many laughs, a few tears, and ton of memories that I wish would continue. It saddens me that my journey with ASB is almost over because you have made this experience so meaningful for me. I have loved our long discussions, our Quidditch match, and our Pink team versus Blue Team games- of course, pink team always won. You all deserve a Whale Done, a Hoorah Hurrah, and some stale candy from the ASB cabinet for being such wonderful “ASBeezys” as we have coined ourselves.
I have been so inspired by your dedication (especially Brian’s) and by your creativity, whether it was the huge mask for the Modern Masquerade or the giant paper mache Strawberry for Air Guitar. You have all offered so much of yourselves for the benefit of the school and you are truly appreciated, at least by me.
Each of you are unique and special and you have all shared your time and talents with ASB on a daily basis- thank you for that. Whether you were always ready to help, like Ashish, or you just always had a positive attitude, like Lizzie- you are all appreciated and I wish that I could do an interpretive dance to express my gratitude and love for you all- remember the WASC visit dance? That was fun.
For the incoming class- you have so much to look forward to. Taylor and Sydney will lead you with laughter and fun and I know that next year’s ASB will be equally successful, if not more so.
ASB has all changed our lives in some way. Whether you have learned more about yourself, built lasting friendships, or learned how to paint a poster (although hopefully you’ve gotten more out of the class than that)- ASB offers something for each of us. For me, it was finding friendship when I needed it most and it was discovering that leadership will be a life-long passion. I hope that you are all able to walk away with something to cherish from ASB that you will keep with you for the rest of your life. These are special days that we should hold on to and not wish away. We need to make the most of each moment as it passes. You have made the moments of my high school career something that I will hold dear forever. It has been an honor to serve beside you and I love you all.
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Senior Presentations
Earlier this month, I had such a special day. As a graduating senior, I participated in National Charity League Senior Presentations at the Ronald Reagan Library. It was a beautiful day and an even more beautiful event: Together at Tiffany's. All the people that I hold dear to my heart attended the event. So what happens at Senior Presentations? Well, the first part of the event is a fashion show. Blush Boutique provided our fashions and I of course got into the modeling portion! After that, there is a luncheon in which they served a delicious vegetable quiche. The best part of the event is the mother-daughter tribute. Each senior girl composes a speech for her mother, telling her how thankful she is to her and how much she loves her. Of course there are a lot of tears, and I was no exception. I will remember this day for the rest of my life and I loved the experience.
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Prom 2009
Prom was a blast this year! I can't believe that it was my last prom- senior prom! I have such great friends and we had a wonderful evening together. The event was at the Saticoy Country Club and everyone that attended enjoyed a buffet dinner together before the dance. We had so much fun dancing the night away and we then went out in our party bus to In-n-Out in Santa Barbara. After that, all the girls had a sleepover at my friend Karin's house and we were pooped! What a good time!
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Happy Easter!
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This Easter was truly lovely. We attended a surprise baby shower for my cousin, Tori, who WAS expecting her second child. We now know that she has a baby girl named Courtney! It was a beautiful day at the beach and it was exciting to see little Lexi!
UCLA College Day
About a month ago I attended the UCLA College Day with my parents- it's official. I'M GOING TO UCLA!!! I'm so excited and I just have a feeling that it is the right choice for me. I feel like I have so much to look forward to and I love the campus. I'm going to be a suite too- which is perfect! I'll keep you updated as I prepare for this new chapter in my life. I can't believe I'm almost done with high school!
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