Next school year will be my last year at Peachtree Ridge. As I look ahead to next year, I can't wait for my classes, my extracurriculars, and most importantly college decisions.
Next year, I will be in six AP classes, nine clubs, and three internships. Many people view that...
Shannon Costello is one of the two AP Psychology Teachers at Peachtree Ridge High school and has been at the school since 2005. Originally from the Midwest, Mrs. Costello was born, raised and educated in Illinois and Indiana. After working both in the marketplace and education in Illinois, Mrs....
It was the first day of my second semester of high school, and I was a freshman struggling with apathy and lethargy like I had senioritis. I was exhausted by the thoughts of grade-point-averages and AP exams looming over me. Returning to school after a painfully short break was...
I moved to Suwanee when I was nine years old. One of the first places that my family found in our area was Suwanee Town Center. The night we went, a theater production of Hairspray was starting. My parents took us to Yogli Mogli first to get frozen yogurt,...
"What schools are you looking at? In-state or out-of-state? What do you want to study in college?" As I get closer and closer to finishing my junior year, people ask me these college questions almost weekly. Thinking about life after high school is already quite stressful, especially when preparing...
When Jack Frost leaves the rolling hills of Georgia and Mother Nature blesses us with the warmth rays of the sun, I treat myself with a visit to Rock Springs Park to embrace this change. This park holds dear to my heart since it was one of the few...
In almost every cliche teenage movie, there's a teacher that every student can come to for advice. This teacher is not only the lighthearted character in the movie that the students trust with every shenanigan, but often is also the person who comes out of nowhere to be the...
Gwinnett County has been my home for my entire life - I've spent my childhood summers running all over its public parks and being bathed in its warm Georgia sun. Being a resident of Gwinnett has defined my life experiences as I've explored my county and embarked on all...
As the Youth Chairperson of the Sugar Hill Youth Council, I am able to immerse myself into the world of a local municipality. We are a group of eight ambitious high school students who provide a youth's perspective on city-related activities and in turn, receive an insightful background on...
The city of Sugar Hill is traditionally known as a smaller, more quiet neighbor compared to the cities of Buford, Suwanee and Cumming. While there are many large attractions in the three surrounding cities, Sugar Hill offers a unique experience. Sugar Hill has been home to various parks, trails,...
Next school year will be my last year at Peachtree Ridge. As I look ahead to next year, I can't wait for my classes, my extracurriculars, and most importantly college decisions.
Next year, I will be in six AP classes, nine clubs, and three internships. Many people view that...
Shannon Costello is one of the two AP Psychology Teachers at Peachtree Ridge High school and has been at the school since 2005. Originally from the Midwest, Mrs. Costello was born, raised and educated in Illinois and Indiana. After working both in the marketplace and education in Illinois, Mrs....
It was the first day of my second semester of high school, and I was a freshman struggling with apathy and lethargy like I had senioritis. I was exhausted by the thoughts of grade-point-averages and AP exams looming over me. Returning to school after a painfully short break was...
I moved to Suwanee when I was nine years old. One of the first places that my family found in our area was Suwanee Town Center. The night we went, a theater production of Hairspray was starting. My parents took us to Yogli Mogli first to get frozen yogurt,...
"What schools are you looking at? In-state or out-of-state? What do you want to study in college?" As I get closer and closer to finishing my junior year, people ask me these college questions almost weekly. Thinking about life after high school is already quite stressful, especially when preparing...
When Jack Frost leaves the rolling hills of Georgia and Mother Nature blesses us with the warmth rays of the sun, I treat myself with a visit to Rock Springs Park to embrace this change. This park holds dear to my heart since it was one of the few...
In almost every cliche teenage movie, there's a teacher that every student can come to for advice. This teacher is not only the lighthearted character in the movie that the students trust with every shenanigan, but often is also the person who comes out of nowhere to be the...
Gwinnett County has been my home for my entire life - I've spent my childhood summers running all over its public parks and being bathed in its warm Georgia sun. Being a resident of Gwinnett has defined my life experiences as I've explored my county and embarked on all...
As the Youth Chairperson of the Sugar Hill Youth Council, I am able to immerse myself into the world of a local municipality. We are a group of eight ambitious high school students who provide a youth's perspective on city-related activities and in turn, receive an insightful background on...
The city of Sugar Hill is traditionally known as a smaller, more quiet neighbor compared to the cities of Buford, Suwanee and Cumming. While there are many large attractions in the three surrounding cities, Sugar Hill offers a unique experience. Sugar Hill has been home to various parks, trails,...
