I didn’t understand the second award.
In high school, I understood the music award.
That one made sense.
I was in choir. I sang solos. I had roles in school productions, including Godspell in 11th grade. So when my name was called for female vocal music, I wasn’t surprised. I was honored—but it aligned with what I knew I was doing.
But then they called another award.
Social studies.
I didn’t expect it. I didn’t understand it. I remember standing there thinking, why me?
Later, I asked one of my teachers.
And what he…
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