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Entering a school the first year it became co-ed, skipping seventh and eighth grade, graduating at 15-years-old, and beginning college years younger than my classmates; sounds a bit complicated at such a young age. Fast forward ten years to a 26-year-old clinical child psychologist entering private practice in the suburbs of Chicago; sounds promising and ambitious.
Determined and hopeful, I entered Covington Latin School as one of the first females to walk the halls of such a renowned institution. What I found was an outstanding curriculum, gifted faculty, and friendships that last a lifetime. I soon learned the values that had been instilled in me as a young child were the very foundation of this program. Hard work, determination, and courage were the bedrocks of my high school career. While I became a scholar in English, math, and Latin, it was the unspoken skills that were being demonstrated that have most predominantly contributed to the person I am today.
The experience I had at Covington Latin School played a distinctive role in my development both personally and professionally. Following graduation, I chose a career path that would allow me to utilize my abilities to improve the well-being of others. On a daily basis I find myself relying on those skills I developed as a young adult, to empower others to create their best lives. I am grateful for the gifts I received as a student at Covington Latin and carry them with me every day.
Suzanne, Class of 1996
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