Throughout my high school years I had the opportunity to make so many great friends. I am so grateful to have this group of wonderful people in my life. They’re always there to stick up for me, bring me up when I’m feeling down, and be there for the important moments in my life. I cannot imagine these past four years of my life without them, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Alicia
I am so glad that we got close again during senior year. Your caring attitude is so admirable and I can only hope that I can learn to be like you someday. It's amazing to be able to be so close with you, and I cherish the time we have spent together. There are so many stories I hold dear to me, whether it be about a "pen" or the take out number that wouldn't work. You always know how to put a smile on my face and you're there for me when I am feeling down. I honestly don't know what I would do without you by my side. I am beyond proud of you and everything you do in life as you reach for your goals. Dream big and have faith, you deserve everything in the world. Thank you for being my rock and I'm so happy I get to call you mine. I love you!
Mel
I would not survive without my sassy Mumford & Sons fanatic. I remember back in seventh grade being acquaintances, but then becoming so much closer as we moved toward senior year. I am proud of how you stepped onto your own path in life and have a set vision of how you want to spend the rest of your life. I don’t even know how you could voluntarily put yourself through so many Physics classes when I barely survived the one at Catholic High. Despite constantly failing me on pretty much every Political Science quiz, I’m happy that you push me to do my best. You’re literally the only one who can call me Christopher without it sounding so serious. You're going to do great things in the world, and I'm happy I get to be there every step of the way!
Lauren
The amount of stories that you have told me over the years have made me laugh over and over again. There is never a dull moment with you around. Not only are your stories hilarious, but also some of the things you do make me wonder what I would ever do without you, specifically referencing Aunt Jemima, dropping your phone on my driveway, and your endless SpongeBob references. I mean you and Mel caused a gas leak in the chemistry lab which led to a school-wide evacuation as the fire department arrived. You have this ability to put a smile on anyone’s face even when they may be upset. I'm so proud of how much work you put into your schoolwork and the dedication you have to helping your friends, as well a small obsession with Justin Bieber.
Joe
I am extremely proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something honorable with your life. I remember back in tenth grade when you told us that you wanted to go into the Navy when you were older. You chased that dream, fought your hardest, and you achieved that goal. I can’t even imagine how hard and stressful it can be sometimes, but I know that you’re the type of person who can keep sprinting forward to achieve anything in life. Thank you for always being there for me through the good times, through the bad times, and whenever we were laughing at Lauren. I miss you and I can't wait until you return home to see us all again, hopefully very soon!
When you guys have a chance, listen to “God Gave Me You” by Blake Shelton, because I relate it so much to all of you. I truly believe that I’m so lucky to call you all my best friends and I love you all. I cannot thank you all enough for everything you do and I will never forget any of you.
