Life in Junior High was easy. The day began with a sparkle, as the spot of meeting friends, and attending class with fun-filled activities, come to mind. School was not boring, it was fun because the teachers who cared made it fun. Knowledge learned from school kept students focused and made students strive to keep learning. In those days, “Gang violence” was unheard of. From sixth grade on to the eighth grade, I maintained a 4.0 grade point average. I honestly don't believe that I am naturally bright, but I believe that the excitem ....