Yes! I’m finally done. My classes ended on Friday, but I don’t graduate until the end of June. The last two weeks of school — as I predicted — flew by. This month has been a time of so many “lasts”; it is definitely sad. I loved high school, but I know it is time to move on.

My last band concerts went very well. I enjoyed speaking at the banquet and thanking our teachers. At our last student council meeting, the officers gave brief speeches to all the members. We presented each other with gifts and pictures. Leaving the empty lecture hall that morning was very sad for me. Student council was the club I was most involved in throughout high school, and it was hard to say goodbye.

Senior prom was a blast. It was such a nice day. Before prom, I spent the day at the senior picnic with my friends, looking through the yearbook and looking back on the year. Then I rushed home to get ready for pictures and a fun-filled evening. At prom, I enjoyed spending time with my friends and my boyfriend and dancing all night. After prom, we took the limo to post prom, a drug- and alcohol-free, school-sponsored event. It had a carnival theme, so everyone enjoyed playing games, seeing a magician, taking pictures, and winning fabulous prizes. I won a local arcade gift certificate; I know my friends and I will enjoy using that this summer.

For my birthday, my friends brought tons of food and baked goods to school. One of my friends ordered a cake with a Jonas Brothers picture on it for our National Honor Society Picnic. It was awesome! The day after my birthday was the senior awards ceremony. It was nice to come together as a class and recognize each other’s achievements, not to mention win scholarship money for college.

The last week of school was senior spirit week. It was one of the most fun weeks I’ve ever had in school. We played games, signed yearbooks, and reminisced about the past four years. Tons of seniors played small pranks. I even got to jump out the rescue window! On the last day of school, it was sad saying goodbye to all the teachers and underclassmen. It was not as bad knowing that I would see the seniors throughout the summer and at graduation. It was almost a surreal experience cleaning out my locker and then walking out of the building as a student for the last time.

We capped off the day with a carnival. The bouncy houses, band, and obstacle course made the end of the day a definite celebration. This past Saturday, our Latin club had its annual picnic. This was another opportunity to say goodbye to everybody and have fun.

Right now I have two weeks until graduation. I’m planning on relaxing, swimming, practicing my speech for graduation, and taking my online college placement exams. Make sure you stay on top of your college’s requirements and pay close attention to deadlines. Until next time, enjoy summer!