Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2015, Page 142

Description:	I ChangingDirections.story and photo / Brooke LynnOvercoming the challenge of transferring to North fromSouth has been Shakur Silass biggest struggle.I had to leave so many friends and teachers that I builtclose relationships with and enjoyed being around, but Iveadapted and met some awesome people, Silas said.Even though he struggled at first, Silas is glad he made thechange and said its made him a better person.Silas said he used to be quiet and kept to himself.I joined a couple clubs and extracurricular activities that Ilove, Silas said. I look at them as an outlet and a placewhere you can be comfortable being yourself, feel safe,and be surrounded by positive people.Silas plans to attend Indiana State University to major inPsychology and minor in Social Welfare. He also plans tostay active in his community while building his career.I want to be a behavioral therapist for troubled teens,said Silas. I think that teens should be able to expressthemselves and be able to share their experiences withsomeone. I want to help them better themselves, said Silas.Silas wants to open his own office where teens and adultscan go for therapy.I want them to come to me. I want to know that they trustme enough to come to my office when they need help,Silas said.Silas does not want to work in a school when he is older.I want to be recommended from doctors or friends. I dontwant them to see me because they have to, he said.Silas is excited for whatever the future holds. He is sad toleave but he knows that he has a bright future ahead of him.Katherine PaskashCasandra PlantzChristopher ParkerMyiesha PhillipsJamil RahmanElizabeth Pence142/Katherine Ramage
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