This year, I ended my time in high school. I, fortunately, have enough credits to take the third trimester of my senior year off. It is most definitely bittersweet. But I am also very excited for the road ahead.

I’m not going to miss going to school itself, but it’s much deeper than that. I’m going to miss my friends. To all of my friends, thank you. Thank you for giving me the support I needed throughout the 13-year journey we call school. We’ve all had our ups and downs, but to the ones who’ve stuck with me since pre-k, I appreciate you all. To those who didn’t, thank you for shaping me into the woman I am today.

To the school staff I bonded with, thank you for everything. Thank you for being awesome staff members and keeping me safe inside the school. I appreciate all that you’ve done for me these past years, and I cannot put into words how thankful I am for all that you’ve done for me. To my teachers who I adore dearly, thank you. No matter what, I will never forget you. You all had a major impact on my life. Whether it be teaching me about something new, or whether it be an important life lesson I received in your daily teachings. Thank you for devoting your time to be a teacher, because it’s not easy. I appreciate all that you’ve done for me and I hope to continue to stay in contact as I grow older.

I thank you all for the countless memories that will remain with me until I die. Thank you for all you’ve done.