Why I Chose to Transfer to Durango High School
I chose to transfer to Durango High School (DHS) my sophomore year. I decided to switch from Animas High School (AHS) for a number of reasons. One reason was because I didn't feel academically challenged enough at AHS. I also didn't think that Animas fit my learning style. I still think that Animas is a good school, but it just wasn't a good school for me. Switching to DHS has been a good decision for me because I feel more academically challenged, I have met so many new people, and I have also gotten more involved. An example of this is how I became involved with the school paper, El Diablo, which continues to bring me outside of my comfort zone, for example, having to interview and talk to people I don't know, etc. but it is still something that I enjoy, and I am happy to be a part of. DHS better fits my academic needs, and is still helping me grow in other non-academic areas such as collaboration, risk-taking, public speaking, and overall social skills.