The Illuminator May 2013 I have been waiting to say goodbye to this place since about 7 weeks into my freshman year. There is nothing I have looked forward to more than packing my bags and getting the hell out of here, but now that it is so close, every thing has gotten real. My memories flood these halls, some good, some bad, and some so embarrassing that I don’t even
want to think about them, but I think the best thing I’ve come to realize, is that nothing you do in high school is really significant. It doesn’t matter if you where a varsity sports star, president of some cool club, or even had straight A’s, because the rest of the world doesnt care about that stuff. The most important thing in this whole experi-
ence has been friends and I have made the most amazing friends. Whether they are in my life still or not, I wouldn’t change a single one because they have made me who i am. It’s weird to know that after May 31st I will never walk these halls again, but as someone great told me once, It’s time to grow up. TalerThomas,
Editor in Chief
Senior year’s over? Already? It’s trippy to think that the end is approaching so quickly. The last 12 or 13 years (depending on whether or not we’re counting pre-school) have been a blur. Middle school felt like yesterday, whereas sophomore year seems lightyears away. Funny how that works, isn’t it? As I sit at this desk, I can’t help but pull old memories up like sifting through dirty files. It’s wild to think how much four years time can change a person, as well as warp perception.
High school’s kind of a jungle; you have 3,000 hormonal bodies packed in like sardines, ages ranging from 14 to pre-historic, all the while trying to maintain some kind of authority and discipline. The social hierarchy I bought into freshman year has vanished with age. I’ve come to realize some of the prettiest faces have the strangest minds, and a smile is worth a thousand words. While I dive in headfirst to the real world, I can’t help but leap for joy.
Well what a year it’s been. Senior year has probably been the most memorable year of school because you’re about to make a transition into the real world and you want to make sure that you’re on the right track to do so. The harder you work when you are younger can sometimes result in working less when you’er older. Time isn’t going to stop for
anyone so don’t ever get too caught up in the moment just seize the day. I’m very thankful for my family, friends and teachers for helping me mold into who I am today so that I’m prepared for the next chapter in my life. Embrace every moment of being young because it’ll fly by you really fast. I cant speak for everyone but I can speak
Life changes rapidly when reaching adulthood; if my decisions have made any impact before now, I can only imagine what the future ones have to hold. I’ve been wrapped up in a blanket of optimism as of late in terms of life after high school, and it’s left me feeling none other than giddy. The first day of the rest of my life is right around the corner; all I feel now is relief. Angst begone; hallelujah Jesus! 2k14 we made it!
Alex Tidwell Staff Writer for myself when I say high school has been a pretty good time and I’ve ridden the wave for as long as I could. Now it’s time for me to start something new and prepare to be independent and take care of things on my own. Its been a good and I’m going to continue to strive for more.
Christian Velazquez Staff Writer
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