MADELINA MACHADO

WHILE MY TIME AS A SJ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS COMING TO AN END,

I’d like to thank all of my teachers and peers for creating such a stressful, comical, and abnormal work environment. There was never a day that went by where a memory wasn’t made. I was fortunate enough as a student to be able to participate in the school’s newsmagazine. This opportunity gave me a voice, that normally wouldn’t get heard. I’m thankful for all of the opportunities that Wind-Up gave me, from Economic Club speakers, Michigan State Journalism speakers, to skipping class to promote the Wind- Up. I guarantee that all of the students who participated in the creation of each Wind-Up every month had an extremely different high school experience than the students who didn’t. Wind-Up opened my eyes in the sense that there were more problems in the world, more problems in Michigan, more problems in St. Joseph than anyone could handle—yet, we, as a staff, always had the balls to do so. Ranging from 14 to 19, our class makeup opened the eyes of everyone in it. I can’t say I got along with everyone; I can’t even say I liked everyone, but I did learn to value and respect them. Wind-Up taught me about the world when no one else was going to. And, for that— I’m so thankful.

Who was your favorite teacher?

Mr. Hayden

How would you describe high school in one word?

Growth

What are your plans next year?

After High School, I plan on attending Lake Michigan College and Michigan State University to Major in Philosophy and Political Science on a Pre-Law track.

How would you describe the future?

Uncharted