As senior year has arrived, I have found myself pondering what makes me an ideal candidate for any college I apply to. All I want to write in my application amongst all the rest of the words is that I am a hard worker, I will make your school proud and it is the perfect fit for me. But, then the black-and-white kicks in and I realize this is my future and soon enough I will have to leave my past behind.
Currently eight months away from graduation, I am already thinking how CHS has made a difference in my life. Sure I went to high school here and fell down a few stairs along the way, but what about my four years at CHS will stick to me like glue forever?
As a shy 14 year-old entering high school I had no idea what to expect. I hoped and prayed to make a solid group of friends, enjoy my teachers and to earn good grades.
As high school progressed my friends changed at a constant rate and I found myself developing into the person I am today. Not only have I changed physically, but I have also developed new skills I probably would not have today without hitting a few bumps in the road.
Looking back at the pictures I have taken over the past four years, I have seen a progression and I have even found myself thinking about what was I doing in this picture or why I wore that. I find it funny how much and how fast things change in life and how we have to embrace and cherish the good moments.
Going forward with the rest of the year I have found a new perspective on high school. Since soon enough it will be graduation day, I have decided that I have to cherish the moments that will have an impact on my life for years to come. So when I look back on my high school career I remember the people who instilled values and good memories in my life.
Approaching my 18 birthday, I find the real world skating around the corner and the bubble we all live in about to pop. Soon enough I will be heading off to college and able to vote. I now find myself excited and intrigued by my future, but I will always remember the experiences at CHS. •
