Feeling No Pressure

 

            Jaeda Tagoe has attended WorthingtonChristian since the second grade. This Fall, Tagoe earned a full-ride scholarship to attend Northwestern University. She plans to major in Psychology, which is the study of human behavior. Tagoe admits, however, that the path to earning a full-ride scholarship is not achieved without feeling at least a little bit of pressure.

Tagoe played basketball this year as a varsity starter on the girl’s state tournament team.  Her impact on the defensive end and her ability to stretch the floor offensively played a major part in the team’s success this year. They prospered under pressure due to Tagoe’s leadership and intensity. Tagoe’s state run with the team this year will forever be one of the most memorable experiences she had in high school. The friendships and bonds that she made with her teammates are ones that will last a lifetime.

            Tagoe feels like she has left a mark on Worthington Christian through relationships. “I got to experience new relationships this year, not just in my grade, but with juniors, sophomores, and freshmen.” Tagoe believes that the foundation she has built with high schoolers of all ages will help them flourish.

Her advice for underclassmen is to not take everything so seriously. “One bad test or one bad experience is not going to define your high school career,” Tagoe advised. “Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.” Too much pressure will ultimately lead to failure. To be successful, you must be okay with making mistakes. Life isn’t about making mistakes; it’s about responding and learning from those mistakes." Trust in God, try your best, and everything will fall into place.

~ Tommy Anthony