Christopher {Grad 2012}

For many of us high school brings fond memories. These are some of the best years of our lives even if they are mixed with a few unpleasant highlights. We start off as the newbie freshman, a little apprehensive of what lies ahead but we're comforted by the familiar faces of our middle school buddies, realizing were not COMPLETELY alone. Throughout the years of our up and downs we've made some strong connections with friends and have even favorited a few teachers. Seems like forever before we can escape this "prison" as we sometimes refer to it. But before we know it, it's here. The end of all our childhood schooling K~12. Graduation has finally arrived and we celebrate once again with mixed emotions. Sad to be seperated from our school family and a little nervous and excited for a new chapter. The world is now our playground.

 I like how Dr. Seuss sums it up, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

Chris in his own words "Graduation is a bittersweet thing. Although the
best I'd say is the promise of the future. A new horizon that only
I can explore. True independence to find out who I'm supposed to become.
That's truly exciting!" 

"I'm most looking forward to the complete independence

that college offers. This is the true push out of the safety

nest I've been in the past 18 years. I really want to be

on my own so that I can truly be myself and hopefully add to who I am."

"Of course I could speak about the financial aspects and how

I've always been way too spoiled. But above money, my parents 

actually physically have been there for me. Pushing me

when I loathed it the most but needed it or just checking

in on me everyday and everything in between. When I think

ahead to college I realize I won't have that comfort or reassurance

of their presence and care, something I've had daily for the last

18 years of my life. It's love and dedication that goes unsaid, 

but which internally I've cherished. So I guess, just a 

thank you isn't enough, but THANK YOUFOR BEING IN MY LIFE!"