Well, folks, it’s almost over. School ends in less than a week. And then summer begins! But speaking from a senior perspective, I’m not sure that I’m thrilled about the arrival of summer, which completely shocks me.
To be honest, I am not one of those students who could say that high school was the best four years of her life. When family and friends would tell me that I should enjoy high school because I would miss it terribly once I graduated, I would laugh in their face. I didn’t hate high school, or JHS for that matter, I just never felt overly excited about all that high school had to offer. Until this year, of course.
Senior year brings all sorts of fun and memorable experiences. I like to think that senior year is so amazing because I know each memory will be the last of each particular event.
JHS has given me so many opportunities this year. I got to help present at the PBIS Regional Conference, which was unheard of among many students. I was blessed with the best freshmen class ever and amazing REF’s. I also received the DAR Award, for which I have to thank my senior class for.
I also recently figured out the social part of high school. It only took me four years. I got the chance to take classes with kids I had never had classes with before, and made new friends. I went to sporting events and cheered on the Crimsons. I also went to Prom with the best date a girl could ask for. Senior Year has been everything I could have ever wanted from high school.
As sad as I am that graduation’s around the corner, I know that it’s time. Time will not slow down, no matter how hard you try, and trust me, I’ve tried. The world is not stopping. And as scary as it is, it is our turn to go into the world and see what kind of impact we can make.
My work at JHS is done. I have done everything in my power to leave a positive mark on this school. So now all there is left for me to do is wait until that sacred day at the Bowl, when our lives change forever. It’s our turn.