A Time to Cherish

The end of May. The end of the school year. At the end of May and at the end of the school year comes a time to cherish. This time is called graduation. Graduation is a time to be excited, a time to be proud, a time to be sad, and a time to reflect.

As a junior I have a few thoughts and words of advice that I would give the seniors who are graduating in only two days. Enjoy your time! As much as you are probably anxious to get the heck out of school and out of town I think it is important to enjoy every last minute of it. Most seniors will probably complain about how long the graduation ceremony is or how they don't want to go to rehearsal. This could very well be the last time you see some of your classmates and teachers! My advice is to slow down and take it all in.

Don't regret anything! What's done is done and there is nothing you can do about it. Don't let a mistake from high school interfere with anything in your future. Also don't regret anything you didn't do! The summer after your senior year is the time to be impulsive, be a kid, have the time of your life!

Remember to say your thank-yous! One of my biggest pet peeves is when people don't take the initiative to say thank-you. Seniors you have so many people to thank, teachers, parents, friends, grandparents, pastors, coaches, basically anyone who has helped you get to this point of your life. Don't get caught up in all of the celebration without thanking the people around you.

Lastly, come back and visit!! All of us underclassmen want to hear from you and learn what the college experience is like. Basically don't forget your friends back at home and where you came from. I bet college is super exciting but its important to keep close ties with family and friends at home.

As a junior in high school I obviously look at graduation very differently than a senior would. I am the one going to graduation parties rather than throwing them. I am sending cards rather than opening them. I get to go to school a whole week longer. I look forward to a year from now when my role changes. As much as I want to walk across that stage I definitely want to take in and enjoy every moment of my senior year!