After my auditions I felt happy because I could feel them say, “Wesley, you made it into Baltimore School for the Arts. '' After a few weeks went by, I kind of forgot about waiting for the acceptance letter because we were about to graduate and go to Six Flags. On my way home, as I was walking down the street, my mother called me to ask where I was. I said, “I'm close to the house, and I had an amazing day at school.'' As my mother and I were on the phone, she said, ' “Wesley, I got the letter.” I could feel that I had made it into Baltimore School for the Arts. Unfortunately, I did not get accepted. When I heard this, I broke down and cried because I felt like I had disappointed my mother, grandmother, and my teachers. Then it got even worse. The reason I didn't get accepted was because my grades were low, and right then and there I got angry. I was thinking to myself: What was wrong with my grades? I was a B plus student, I had perfect attendance, I was close to being on the Honor roll, I was a likable person, I get along with my classmates, and my teachers love me. After learning that I didn't get accepted, I went to school the next day and asked my friends if they got accepted, and they did. I was happy for them but also angry and upset that I didn't get picked. As school went on, Mrs. Emberson and Mrs. Fonda helped me look for a new high school out of my area. Although I was sad that I didn't get into the school of my dreams, and that I was going to a new school with people I had never met, I made the best of it, and honestly, it turned out great. I am going to a beautiful school, meeting new people, having fun in class, learning new things each day, making bonds with my teachers and classmates that will last a lifetime.
Wesley Alexander is a fifteen-year-old student who lives in Baltimore City with his mother and sister. He attends Baltimore Design School, where he is majoring in architecture. In 2019 he was awarded a certificate in art from Roland Park Elementary Middle School. He enjoys art and exploring new things; he is also a very outgoing person. Wesley was assigned by Baltimore City’s Youth Works Program to Unified Efforts, Inc., Out of School Time Program. UE is the better for having such an outstanding young person, who is now part of UE’s family of friends. Welcome, Wesley!
Creativity is for the young.
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