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now math is my favorite subject. Even in the transition from sixth grade to seventh I was able to find that balance, and I finally learned how important it is to have certain study skills—and how important it is to be a hard worker, but also be able to have fun in the learning.” Discussion is another area in which growth and balance have yielded surprising results. “In sixth grade I did not talk at all around the Harkness table. I would stay quiet and sit in the back and listen to everyone else’s points. But as the years went on I became more confident. It’s not quite like being on a stage, but it did bring me out of my shell. I found my voice, and learned how to be a leader without overpowering the group.”
“Since I was in the first grade I’ve recited the Community Code every morning. It’s all about being a good person and trying your best, being open to new experiences and being kind. I think Shore taught us really well how to take those tenets and actually apply them—to find balance in our lives.”
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What most stands out for Hernandez about her Shore experience is the balance in the relationships she’s built—with other students, but especially with her teachers. “Of course I had a great time with my friends, but I also knew that I was comfortable with my teachers, and they’d always be there for me if I needed help. You can have a normal conversation with your teachers about whatever; it doesn’t have to be related to school. When I look back at my time here I think that’s what made Shore such a great experience for me.” As she looks forward to continuing her high school career, Hernandez says there’s one thing she’s especially glad to be taking with her from her time at Shore. “Since I was in the first grade I’ve recited the Community Code every morning. It’s all about being a good person and trying your best, being open to new experiences and
being kind. I think Shore taught us really well how to take those tenets and actually apply them—to find balance in our lives. Having that moral compass with me throughout life, I feel like I’ll be able to go far with anything.”
