The idea of two years to the general population triggers many emotions and feelings. sitting as graduating seniors the next two years of our lives seemed clowdy, fuzzy, and unknown. All we had were the experiences we'd shared together and the memories made. We had the knowledge our teachers and parents had tried to instill in us and then as we turned our tassles that was it. we were no longer highschool students of West Side High, we were the graduating class of 2008 and it was done. Many of the peers i graduated with exactly two years ago i haven't seen since, we've all traveled our separate ways accomplishing different things and becoming our true selves. Some have gone and served full time missions, some have complete training and service to our country, others have found their eternal best friends. But through it all, no matter how far apart we grow, no matter how hard we work, no matter who we become there will always be something we have in common- West Side High.
Coming back after being away is always a bitter sweet feeling, i can't get in my car and drive anywhere with out being bombarded by memories. That's what happens when you return to the place you grew up. It doesn't matter who'se married or who'se not, it doens't matter who is gone, or who has returned the memories still bring smiles and remind you that you couldn't be the person that you are today if it werne't for the person you became in Highschool.
I had the opportunity to sit through the graduating class of 2010's ceremonies last night. While seated in the comfy seats of the new auditorium and hearing all the nice things being said about my friends i relfected my graduation, the words of encouragment and gratitude that were expressed to us as 18 yr. olds. Yeah, we had plans and yes we dreamed big but i dont think any of us knew exactly where we would be in the future, we knew where we wanted to be but we hadn't yet figured out how we would get there.
as i reflect on the person that i've become in the past two years, and all the places i've been, and the things i have accomplished both big and small i can truly say two years flies by. I am eternally grateful for my experiences at WSHS but more so than that i am grateful for the person that my teachers, peers, and parents encourged me to become.
The world is still open, it's still new and untrodden territory, but i've come this far what's a few more unbeaten paths?
Good luck class of 2010, i have no doubt in my mind that you will accomplish all your wildest dreams with hard work and determination. and to my class, the class of 2008 i have not forgotten you, good luck in continuing all your dreams.
*Emmy Ann*
Coming back after being away is always a bitter sweet feeling, i can't get in my car and drive anywhere with out being bombarded by memories. That's what happens when you return to the place you grew up. It doesn't matter who'se married or who'se not, it doens't matter who is gone, or who has returned the memories still bring smiles and remind you that you couldn't be the person that you are today if it werne't for the person you became in Highschool.
I had the opportunity to sit through the graduating class of 2010's ceremonies last night. While seated in the comfy seats of the new auditorium and hearing all the nice things being said about my friends i relfected my graduation, the words of encouragment and gratitude that were expressed to us as 18 yr. olds. Yeah, we had plans and yes we dreamed big but i dont think any of us knew exactly where we would be in the future, we knew where we wanted to be but we hadn't yet figured out how we would get there.
as i reflect on the person that i've become in the past two years, and all the places i've been, and the things i have accomplished both big and small i can truly say two years flies by. I am eternally grateful for my experiences at WSHS but more so than that i am grateful for the person that my teachers, peers, and parents encourged me to become.
The world is still open, it's still new and untrodden territory, but i've come this far what's a few more unbeaten paths?
Good luck class of 2010, i have no doubt in my mind that you will accomplish all your wildest dreams with hard work and determination. and to my class, the class of 2008 i have not forgotten you, good luck in continuing all your dreams.
*Emmy Ann*
Even though I didn't graduate from WSHS, I still have fond memories of our class. I really enjoyed reading this post!
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