May
is a great month. The weather gets warmer, the flowers start blooming, and
school is out for the summer. For most students, it is just summer break. But
for the exclusive group of seniors it is much much more. They are finally done
with high school. We spend 4 years together just for a handshake and a piece of
paper that says we completed enough courses and credits to graduate. But
to some it is much more than just a piece of paper. It is their ticket out or
just something pushing them on to the next chapter in their life.
The
memories made in high school will last a life time. From homecoming and
football season, to basketball season and even state basketball, and everything
else that comes with the journey. Graduation is one last time for us to be
together as a class before we all go our separate ways. Some will go to
college, some will start working, and some will join the armed services. But no
matter which way we go, we will always have the memories made together in high
school.
30 years later the details have pretty well left me, but the feelings that went with high school are strong. It is really such an important part of a person's life. I'm happy you recognize the significance.
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