Within the mix of senior year, there are all kinds of emotions. Happiness, sadness, stress, and excitement are just a few to name. Entering senior year, I was very excited as I knew this year was going to be the best year of them all. From the last Friday night lights, the last Homecoming dance, and even the last late October bonfires; I have started to realize it’s all coming to an end. An end with friends I have made from when I was little to the friends I have recently made, some to what I can call family; it’s all coming to a close

Through the first three years of high school, I would say I have taken pretty much everything I have done for granted, from the small meaningless things like drama or trends to the most memorable moments. I would fully say I have taken it all for granted, thinking all this high school fun won’t ever end. I thought that these people that I call my friends would stay my friends forever not knowing in such a quick four years we would be heading into the real world alone and in different directions. 

Being almost four months already into my senior year I can agree with every person who has said, “Senior year flies by very quickly,” because it does. In two months, I’ll be heading into my last semester ever as a high schooler, where the stress of making my decision of where I will be attending college or what I will be doing after I graduate finally sets in. The second semester also means I am going into my last year of playing baseball. It’s the last ever season with some of the kids I have played with since I was nine years old. The sport I have loved since I was three is getting put to a close in what is supposed to be the best year of my life. Why is that? A quote I always think about within this topic is, “When one door closes, another is set to open.”  As I finish my last year of baseball I know that something is next; whether that is new opportunities or even something new for me to do. Yes, I will miss the game of baseball as it will always hold a special place in my heart. But it’s the memories and friendships I have made along the way.

Graduation is in May and it’s coming soon. One last time being in the Kage cheering for the Rams, one last Sweetheart dance, and eventually my last dance ever as of Prom. It’s all coming to a quick close. In a quick six months I will be graduating and going into the real world, but not alone as I know I have many people willing to help me along the way; whether that’s family, friends, or old teachers, I know I have such a great support group. I would say I am scared to graduate as I do not know what is in store for me, but I am ready to start the new chapter of my life and go to college to hopefully work towards my dream job, as a high school athletic director.. 

Attending MV has been the best years of my life, from freshman year to now-it’s been the best. From the fun memories to the very serious class discussions, it has been amazing. Showing my Ram Pride at pep rallies, rival basketball games, or during spirit days. I am very thankful for being a Ram and forever a Ram. Thank you, MV for showing me who I am and finding my true self. #GORAMS!