Graduating from the Boston Latin Faculty, 18 12 months previous Callie Eastman is headed to Louisiana State College (LSU) to start a brand new journey. Any sprots group can be lucky to have her within the stands as a loyal and enthusiastic fan, and he or she expects her new surroundings will supply that and extra!
“I selected LSU partially due to the hotter climate (although it’s really scorching,) however actually due to the spirit. After I visited the campus, everybody wore college colours, and there was a optimistic spirit. I by no means actually performed sports activities, however I like everybody being collectively. It was what I preferred most about Boston Latin Faculty. It didn’t matter how good the group was, however going with my pals was superior,” she stated.
You might know Callie because the at all times well mannered barista at Deja Brew the place she has labored for six years, or as working for the previous three years within the pre-school on the South Boston Neighborhood Home, or from her years on the Perry Faculty or Boston Collegiate. She is competent, dedicated, and gracious, even with years punctuated by COVID and new challenges. She can be trustworthy.
“At first, I hated the Boston Latin Faculty. It was so aggressive and as well as, throughout COVID we have been on-line, again part-time after which a 12 months of masks, which I discovered onerous. My mother and father inspired me to remain due to the training, and steadily I accepted it and received extra used to it. Now I’m glad I didn’t depart, and I received to make pals from everywhere in the metropolis. I cherished that,” she stated.
She joined the Italian Membership at Latin (“ due to my good friend from the North Finish.”) And, evidently significant connections underlie most of what Callie Eastman seeks and values.
“Even with on-line college from house, I spent a whole lot of time speaking to my pals on the cellphone, and that was a bond that helped. Once we could possibly be collectively once more, we already had saved the friendships, “ she stated.
Generations of her household have lived in South Boston, and it’s a place of safety and familiarity.
“I like how linked it’s right here. There’s a robust sense of group. I see it as optimistic that individuals wish to stay right here. All my life I’ve seen about half the individuals who have at all times lived right here, and new individuals transferring in. I believe it’s good that individuals wish to come.”
Callie describes herself as a metropolis particular person, who credit town with “my consciousness of how issues work.” She has loved ski journeys along with her household, but additionally has her sights past, first in residing within the south for faculty, and finally touring to different components of the nation and Europe.
“I’ve the same old considerations, however I’ve hope for the world due to how individuals can join for the great on this planet, not simply right here, ” she stated.
Callie doesn’t have a specific dream however imagines it should come as her new experiences take form. For now, she is considering of well being sciences as a spotlight however realizes that it could nicely change. “I do know it will likely be one thing with individuals,” she stated.
As she quietly however absolutely takes on the problem of residing away from house in an all-new state, she is grateful and prepared.
“I admire the assist of my mother and father and grandparents, and the chums I went to highschool with and what I’ve had right here. I could also be extra homesick for my mother and father and residential and sister than I believe now, however I did need someplace new!”
Callie Eastman is sure to deliver her work ethic, love of individuals and spirit of cooperation from South Boston to Louisiana!
Congratulations in your commencement, Callie!
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