High school was not "the best four years of our lives," but it did have many aspects we'll miss that we had to leave behind once we walked across the stage at graduation.
We have been overcome with nostalgia when thinking about the good 'ole high school memories, especially when recalling the dress code dos and don'ts to the questionable cafeteria meals.
Some may believe that high school was nothing more than a failed experiment to prepare young people for the real world. Yet, for others like myself, it consisted of a conglomeration of experiences that I will always reminisce about every time "Back to School" season rolls around.
Although it was a difficult process, I was able to narrow it down to the top 10 things I know I'll miss the most from high school:
1. Running 5 minutes late and quickly turning it into a full fledged breakfast date because either way, you're still going to be late.
Seriously, shoutout to the local McDonald's. Y'all are the real MVPs.
2. Learning about all the drama during lunch.
From whose dating who to the latest high school "scandal," there was always something juicy that was going to be discussed when your friend gave you the "you're never going to believe this" look.
3. Homecoming, Winter Formal, Prom and every other high school dance prep.
Any girl who has attended prom knows that it's basically a run through of what your wedding day is going to be like.
4. Knowing everybody in your class.
By the time you got to high school, it only took one glance on the first day in order for you to decide what the entire year in that class what going to be like.
5. Wearing a new outfit to school knowing that you were going to slay no matter what.
Failing a test wasn't all that bad when you were wearing a kick ass outfit.
6. When you find out that your teacher does test corrections.
Enough said.
7. Seeing your teachers in public.
Having that awkward run-in at the grocery store with your English teacher and immediately letting the whole world know that teachers don't actually live at school (despite popular belief).
8. Having that sense of power when you walk through the doors on the first day of senior year.
After three years of feeling like a peasant, you were finally at the top of the food chain. Being a senior felt like royalty.
