Summation of High School

(I started this a week ago and kept adding until today.)

Well, today was the last day of high school. So crazy to think that I’m never going to be sitting in a desk at Salinas High being taught something. Or going down the hall and waving at the people that I know. Just plain crazy. I don’t think it’s an understatement saying that these four years went by fast. They just flew. You never know how this really feels until you experience it for yourself.

For some people high school is their worst nightmare and for others it’s the best times of their life. I’m in the others category. Because of all the wonderful people I met I had the privilege of experiencing so many fun things in high school. To say I’m truly blessed doesn’t explain how really lucky I am.

I’m going to miss all of the people I met in my 4 years. Even as I was writing Renee, Kayla, and Eddie’s yearbooks I didn’t want to say goodbye because I know that they’ll be with me for the next step in life. Goodbye and forever are probably two of the scariest words right now.

I can’t begin to explain how thankful I am for Kayla and Renee because they were with me throughout all of high school. Who stays friends for that long? We’ve been through it all and have always came out stronger than ever. I don’t know what I did to deserve such great friends. Of course there are many other people I could name but that would take too long. But I’m pretty sure they know who they are.

I went through a lot in high school. Well, for me it was a lot anyway. I’m not going to sit here and write about how much my life sucked when this and this happened these years or how I lost friends. That’s not what it’s about. I’ve found that high school is about getting through these moments and becoming a different person because of them. I wouldn’t be the same person today if it hadn’t been for the heartbreak I went through or even the joy I had from all the memories of the football games. Every event shaped me, which in turn I think that’s what life is about.

As I move on to UC Berkeley, which I can’t believe I’m even typing that right now, I have to say I’m proud of myself. Through everything I don’t think I ever lost sight of what kind of person I was hoping to become. I’m just proud to say that I did it, sure I have some regrets but all in all I’m satisfied with high school.

To the future seniors: 1) Go all out. Never miss anything. 2) Appreciate the time and people around you. 3) Always remember who you are. 4) Stay golden.

It is the morning of high school graduation and I still can’t believe it.