1. Everyone loved Mrs. Betty Wagoner.

And you honestly feel horrible that the kids going to CHHS right now will never get to know her like we did. She was truly the most influential part of everyone's high school career. Each student left with their own unique story about the antics of Wag and will forever cherish her love and guidance.

2. Uniforms were originally your biggest nightmare, but became more of a suggested color code as years went on.

Not to mention all of the excuses we came up with to avoid wearing them.

Expectation:

Reality:

3. The schedule you receive at registration in the summer is very rarely the same schedule you keep during the first week of school.

If "Clueless" was set at Charles Henderson High School:

Mel: "Which reminds me, where's your class schedule?"

Cher: "It's not ready yet."

Mel: "What do you mean, 't's not ready yet?'"

Cher: "Well, some teachers are trying to low-ball me, Daddy. And I know how you say, 'Never accept the first offer,' so I figure these classes are just a jumping off point to start negotiations."

4. The lunch line was a war zone, and it was every man for himself.

If you weren't careful, you ended up on the wrong side of a massive elbow. Needless to say, the ones who wanted to survive brought their lunch to school.

5. In the unfortunate event of having to go to the restroom, you made the haul all the way to the 200 building.

Everyone knows the 100 building bathroom has no doors on the stalls, the cafeteria bathroom seldom has soap and that no one dares to enter the dreaded 300 building bathroom. Also, no teacher questioned your long period of absence. They knew. They understood.

6. If it even looked like it was going to rain, there goes your break time.

Office administration over intercom:

"Attention teachers and students, please excuse this interruption, but due to the 1 percent chance of rain predicted to happen within the next three hours, break is canceled for the rest of the week".

7. Four minutes was never enough time to make it from English all the way to P.E.

But as time went on, you cared less about being on time, and more about how to get out of P.E. all together.

8. We all had at least one class a year that was an easy pass.

This period acted as a much need break from classes like chemistry and Mrs. Peterson's English class.

9. Homecoming week made for some of the best adventures of the entire year.

Every day had a unique dress-up theme, each class competed to make the biggest and best homecoming float and everyone waited with anticipation to see who would be crowned homecoming queen. And don't forget the junior vs. senior war that took place at the end of the week!

10. Making the trek from the bottom parking lot to your first period class tested even the most athletic of your classmates.

Principal: "Why are you late?"

Me: "Just climbing Mt. Everest, no big deal."

11. With all of the clubs, sports and activities offered, it was nearly impossible to not find somewhere you fit in.

Even when you did find your place, there were still so many opportunities to expand your horizons and make new friends.

12. You will keep the memories you made at the "Gem Atop A Hill" with you forever.

Thank you to Charles Henderson High School for a great 4 years!