Sawyer:
I join in with the other parents in saying that your command of the english language is most impressive for a Freshman - and that your grades are also something you should be proud of.
As for a future career, something to consider is that the average American will change careers 3 times in their working life - and that number is expected to continue to rise.
To me, the best thing I did was to develop a broad range of skills - which has allowed me the freedom to move and change as my life and interests have progressed.
For now, as a Freshman in high school, the most important thing you can do is to take the most challenging, diverse schedule that your school offers - while exploring everything that catches your interest.
Baseball is your passion? Do exactly what you are doing and talk to people in the field. Something else - say computers - catches your eye? Explore computers. Learn about anything and everything and you will never look back and wonder what if.
Best of luck to you - it sounds like you are off to a great start.
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