By now, many high school seniors have had their final days of school and some have already even had their graduations. So here's to you class of 2018, wherever you may be graduating from, congratulations.

You may not see it as a big deal, but it is. There are kids all over the world that do not have the opportunity to have an education, never mind the chance to graduate from high school. So be proud of your accomplishments because this is a chance for you to achieve even higher goals and bigger dreams. I am proud to say that I have a brother that is part of the 2018 graduating class as I am sure many of us do or have cousins or friends that have graduated. Although my graduation from high school was three years ago, it seems longer than that. Time goes by very quickly so enjoy the summer with your friends before you leave to depart on your next adventure.

You will grow and change and may not be the same person you were back in high school. you may gain some new friends and you may lose some friends along the way. Nevertheless, learn from your experiences and mistakes and challenge yourselves every day. College or whatever you may be doing after high school will be new and exciting. As someone that can speak from experience, friends come and go but your academic achievements do not. Always strive to work hard and do the best you can do.

But for now, class of 2018, you have the summer to enjoy, so do it. Spend time with your friends and family before you have to start school in the fall. Be adventurous and be kind. And once again, congratualitns.