The End.

I know my previous post says good-bye to fellow AP English students, but I would just like to say farewell to probably the most worthwhile and significant class of high school.  Not to sound repetitive (my last two posts are similar to this) but AP English was a great course to sign up for.  Although nerve-racking at first, the class helped me grow as a writer and a person, and for that I feel confident and prepared going to college in the fall.  Many of my future friends and peers at college may feel anxious at the thought of writing their first paper for college, but I know that I will write a great paper with ease due to two years of AP English with Ms. Serensky.  The past week of games and fun in AP English has let me reflect on all that I've accomplished these past two years.  Talking to juniors in AP English who stressed so much over the AP Exam and telling them that it is all worth it in the end helped me realize that this class really was a great and life-changing aspect of my high school school career.  Just last night when filling out an application, I found out I had to write two short essays.  I really wanted to finish the application, and writing two essays seemed like the smallest, easiest task I could have asked for.  Thank you Ms. Serensky and AP English!

Farewell!

Dear fellow AP English 12 students,
As we all go our separate ways, I know I will miss many aspects of high school.  But one of the bigger parts about CFHS that I will miss, and never forget, is AP English 12.  When we signed up together and went to class on that first day as juniors, we all felt nervous and anxious about the notoriously impossible class.  But we all learned and improved our abilities to read, analyze, discuss and write exceptionally.  The small number of students enrolled in the class helped make it a far better, more influential and significant experience in my life.  I will miss the hilarious class discussions and the AP English inside jokes only the few number of us at CFHS can proudly say they understand.  The class serves as a bonding experience which I will never forget.  
Good luck everyone!
Hannah

Take AP English!

Dear Sophomore,
I recommend that you take AP English 11.  Back when I was in Honors English 10, I was so clueless as to how to write an essay or correctly analyze anything.  Taking AP English was one of the best decisions of my high school career.  I have heard so many excuses for sophomores' reasons to not sign up for the class, such as "I am such a slow reader" or "I suck at English," but the point of taking AP English is to learn, not to automatically be the best student.  I know the class has been one of my best learning experiences of high school and I guarantee it will continue to please students.  AP English has prepared me well for college and beyond and I would definitely tell anyone who will listen to take the class.  I think you would regret not signing up for AP English 11.
Sincerely,
Hannah

A Tour of the AP English Test

Merriman gives Bromden and Ruby a tour of CFHS's AP Testing events
Bromden: So, is this what school looks like now-a-days?
Merriman: "'Yes, sir.'"  As you can see, students often take the most difficult test at the end of the year, to sum up everything they learned (Wilde, 30).
Bromden: Yes, "'Her face is smooth, calculated,'" and very much concentrating on what she is writing (Kesey, 5).
Ruby: "'I've been working for this [test] my whole life'" but the questions just seem so easy.  Merriman, will you show us some other examples of an AP test? (Currie, 296).
Merriman: "'Yes, miss.'"  But first, I would like to spend some more time watching Hannah over here.  Notice how she never looks up from that paper?  She seems to be concentrating so hard, as are the other students in this room.  During some other tests in other subjects, students care less and do not seem to concentrate as much (Wilde, 24).
Ruby: "'I want to do it.'"  AP tests seem like so much fun, an easy challenge.  Bromden, we should sign up to take one together! (Currie, 296).
Bromden: Hahaha oh Ruby, you make me laugh.
Merriman: Shhh!!!
Bromden: Sorry, Merriman, but I just realized that was "'the first laugh I've heard in years.'" Ruby, are you sure you really want to go through one of these tests? I mean, look at Hannah, she seems really nervous (Kesey, 12).
Ruby: I guess your right, Bromden.  But I hardly feel nervous!
Merriman:  I bet you would during the test, Miss.
Bromden: Yeah, I heard some of the students before the test this morning, they seemed extremely frightened.  Although you are intelligent and would inevitably pass, I suggest we do not sign up for unnecessary stress.
Ruby: Well, I think that makes sense.  No point, it would be a waste of time, and Hannah does seem like this test is one of the hardest things she's done.
Merriman: I hope you enjoyed your tour today, thank you for cooperating.

Ruby and Bromden: Thank you!