Dear graduating class,
I miss you guys already. It has only been a few short weeks since we walked across the stage to receive our diplomas. The upcoming days are not going to be the same. I will not see the same faces I saw every day for 7+ years.
For the past seven years, we have spent hundreds of days sitting in the same classroom, with the same teacher, learning the same subject. We have gone to the same school together, some of us since kindergarten. We have spent countless days with the same 150+ people that our class contains. Every Monday through Friday of the school year, we sat in the same school for seven hours together. Friend groups have changed dramatically over the past four years while we have been in high school. Drama was always evident, whether it be big or small. Sometimes, the drama ended a friendship. After a while, drama became less and less evident. Our focus shifted dramatically to something 10 times more important and fast approaching -- graduation. I never truly knew how big of an impact friends could make until senior year of high school while experienced multiple "lasts" -- last first day, last Friday night football game, last prom.
As move-in day is quickly approaching, I began to think back on the past four years. I thought back to all the spirit week days, all the pep rallies, and all the fun homecoming games. Our class always gave the upperclassmen a run for their money during the pep rally competitions. We always were so competitive and never wanted to lose
No matter if we are one hour or six hours apart, our friendships will withstand the distance. Although we may not talk everyday, when we meet again we can pick back up where we left off.
Words can't describe how thankful I am for each and every one of you. You have all made a positive impact on my life and I will always cherish our memories together.
Congratulations to the class of 2016. We finally made it. After 13 years of handwork and deception, we have reached the milestone of graduating high school. We have already walked across the stage and received our diploma. Now, it is time for us to venture off into the real word -- to a university or college, the military, or into the work force.
High school is officially over. We survived AP U.S. History, senioritis and procrastination. All the memories we have of the past four years are now in the past. Thank you for making it so hard to say goodbye. I am so thankful for the moments and I am glad I had the opportunity to get to know you. I wish you the best of luck in all of your endeavors.
I'll always remember you.
