A time I felt proud of what I did was when I kicked the soccer ball in between two of the other team’s players and assisted on a goal, because it was amazing. My team got the goal, the other team lost, and we got to go eat afterwards. I’d say that’s a great day!
Reece Cook, 7th, Jonesville Middle, Mrs. Brooks
A time I felt proud of what I did was when I made a six hundred, a perfect score, on a science SOL test. That is not easy to achieve. It made me very happy. I hope I can do it again.
Riley Harber, 7th, Jonesville Middle, Mrs. Brooks
A time I felt proud of what I did was when I bench pressed one hundred pounds, because I had never done it before. I had been lifting more often and had been going up in weight with the bench press too. The weight I had been lifting with other exercised had also gone up as well. After all the challenges I faced it was just a great achievement.
Tanner Epperly, 7th, Jonesville Middle, Mrs. Brooks
A time I felt proud of what I did was when I played against JI Burton because I had eighteen tackles and four sacks.
Tyler Lee, 7th, Jonesville Middle, Mrs. Brooks
HILTON ELEMENTARY
I was proud when I was potty trained.
Caroline Ratliff, Kindergarten, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe
I was proud when I started school.
Lucas Carter, Kindergarten, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe
I was proud when I made the first basket!
Timothy Nelson, Kindergarten, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe
I was proud when I ran three laps.
Madelynne Hinkle, Kindergarten, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe
I was proud when I learned to count to 100.
Evie Clark, Kindergarten, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe
I was proud when I helped my uncle find something.
Owen Lane, Kindergarten, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe
I am proud of me at school.
Shelby Balthis, Kindergarten, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe
The first time I felt proud is when I learned to swim. I was scared because I was underwater. I had to hold my breath. When I got out I was crying with joy. I was so happy because that was the first time I swam underwater. Learning to swim underwater was a proud moment for me.
Abi McMurray, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
I felt proud when I learned to swim. I learned to go under the water and do a back flip. Learning to swim was fun and made me feel proud.
Avery Vineyard, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
I was proud because I learned to tie my shoes by myself. It was so exciting. I was so proud that I went outside, too. Learning to tie my shoes made me feel proud and excited.
Brooke Raby, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
I felt proud when I learned to swim without help. I swam at the YMCA without help. When I realized I swam across the pool I was very proud of myself. I swam one more time and finally got out of the pool. I was very proud of myself after swimming with no help.
Cole Ratliff, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
I am feeling proud of my first back flip. I can do one on the trampoline. I can do a front flip, too. I am better at back flips. I am proud that I can do one on the trampoline.
Ellie Duncan, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
Something I am proud of myself for doing is finishing a Super Mario game by myself. When I first started playing Super Mario, I had to ask my mom and dad for help, a lot. I had a really hard time getting green stars. This is what made me proud of myself.
Emmy Horton, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
When I went to the dojo I was proud that I kicked a Wavemaster. You can tip over the Wavemaster when you kick. Kicking protects yourself. Kicking over the Wavemaster was a proud moment for me.
Harrison Crawford, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
When I caught my first fish I felt proud of myself. I caught a Red Eye. Red Eyes are not big. I was surprised when I caught the fish. I felt proud catching my first fish.
Isaiah Fields, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
Something that made me proud is swimming underwater. I learned when I was two. I can touch the bottom of the pool. Swimming underwater is what makes me proud.
Kyla Young, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
When I learned to open my eyes underwater, I was in the hot tub. The water was hot. Then, I went to the pool. and I did a cannonball in the pool. I swam with my eyes open and I am proud I swam with my eyes open.
Mason Cole, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
I was proud one day because I learned to cheer in front of a crowd. I was scared I was going to mess up in front of all the people. After I got done, I was not afraid anymore. That is why I love to cheer in front of a huge crowd.
Nevaeh Lane, 1st, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Light
The last time I was proud of myself was when I made a Lego house. I was proud of myself because it was the first time I ever made one in my entire life. I slept in the Lego fort. I ate in the Lego fort. I love the Lego fort I built all by myself. That was the last time I was proud of myself.
Anna Brinegar, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
I felt really proud when I did a front flip. My mom told me what to do. I did the steps. Then I did a front flip. These are the reasons why I felt really proud of myself.
Bryson Hughes, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
I felt really proud about the time I helped my friend. Her name is Reese. I helped her when she got hit with a dodgeball in the face. I helped her up and took her to the teacher. I helped her to the nurse’s office. This is what I felt really proud of.
Hailey Hagy, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
If I was proud of something I did, it would be baking blueberry pie. Pie is my favorite. I cooked it for my parents. I felt good for doing that all by myself.
Hunter Salyer, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
If I felt proud of something it would be learning how to play pool. My dad taught me how to shoot a white ball with a pool stick. My mom taught me how to play pool and she showed me how to break. My papaw taught me how to line up the shot to make it in the hole. When I learned that I was very proud of myself.
Jacob Begley, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
I am proud that I helped Bryson up at the playground. I helped Bryson up because he fell. He hell because his shoelaces were untied. I tied his shoelaces for him. We were playing tag when it happened. This is what I am proud of.
Joseph Solomon, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
A time I felt proud of myself was when I bought everyone a gift. I felt good because I got everyone a gift. I felt good because I got them something instead of me. Mom got a bobble head, Dad got gummy cinnamon bears, and Ash got lead pencils. I felt proud because I always get stuff for me. That is why I felt good about myself for buying other people gifts.
Maddie Watts, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
I feel proud of cleaning my room by myself. First, I put clothes and toys up. Next, I made my bed. Then I cleaned off my dresser. This is a time when I felt proud.
Mary Bear, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
The one thing I’m proud of was when there was a hurt little girl at H & R Block. She had a hole in her heart. I walked over to her and said, “I can feel your pain. The same thing happened to me.” I helped her. I helped her with controlling it. She asked how she could stop crying. I said to take a deep breath and it calmed her down. My family was proud of me. Everyone was proud of me too. She was thankful. That is what I am proud of.
McKenna Bentley, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
I felt really proud the time I helped fold towels. I felt proud when I fold towels with my grandma because when my mom gets home she doesn’t have to fold them. When my mom gets home, I’m done. She can get home and play with me. I felt proud when I fold towels because it makes my mom proud.
Reese Stallard, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
I feel proud of myself because I have a best friend forever. My BFF’s name is Mary. She is 8 years old. We go together like magnets. She helps me a lot on schoolwork. She is kind, sweet, and fun to play with. These are the reasons why I’m proud of having a BFF.
Rhiley Ball, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards
I felt really proud of myself when I made a cake. It was a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting. My mom helped me make the frosting. It had sugar, strawberries, and whipped cream on it. I felt very proud of myself.
Trevor Light, 2nd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Edwards