Lincoln High School’s Class of 2016,

It has only been about five months since graduation but I miss us all together already. I have met some of the closest people in my life from this class of students. I wouldn’t want to have it any other way.

I can never thank you all enough for sharing as what people call it “the best four years of my life” with me. First day of freshmen year, we had an assembly that discussed one of our own leaving us too soon. Even with all the tears shed, we formed tight as a unified group. Yes, we had cliques like every high school does, but at LHS it was a little different. No one let their clique or close group of friends define them, you could like or hang out with whoever you wanted to.

Looking back at the pictures and the videos, it’s crazy realizing how fast it all went by. It felt like just yesterday that we were at CCRI dressed in all black and white for our first spirit week. Little did we know the next time we were in that gym, would be three and a half years later for graduation rehearsal three and a half years later.

Spirit weeks were always amazing with our class rooting each other on. We always seemed to be encouraging one another to dress up, bring in cans, and participate in battle of the classes. The banana song made football games so much more fun and everyone always ended up at Chili’s, just like after every school event.

I cannot forget the 50^th Variety Show! This show was definitely, “Good as Gold.” Variety Show is full of seniors since it is their last year. Bonds were made with juniors, sophomores, and freshmen while they are taken under our wing to show them the ropes of the show. I know VShow alumni will be back to watch future shows to see if it can uphold the standards set in.

Now I know why people say cherish the time spent together. We have all moved on from high school, but it’s always a joy to reunite and I can’t wait for our reunions.