By Jessica Lu
Graduating Copy and Print Manager
PHOTO/ Jessica Lu
I always thought senioritis was a joke. I remember an exact conversation I had with my friend Siqi when we were running one time, where I told her that I wouldn’t be a victim, how I couldn’t imagine myself not trying my best and that I’m going to finish my senior year off strong. Fast forward to now, my missing assignments aside, I can barely wake up in the morning, and my class periods consist of Block Blasting, doom scrolling and Webtoon reading. It’s funny; just like how I could never seem to kick in the final stretch of my track races, I guess I’m struggling to finish strong here too.
Still, for all the time I spend thinking about getting out, I can’t help but look back fondly on my time here. Entering high school, I was strictly focused on applying to college, but I’m so blessed to have met so many amazing people who have made my journey so much more. I’ve learned, laughed and loved so much more than I could have imagined in just four years, and it feels so surreal that I’m nearing the end and even more so when I think about how fast it’s all gone by.
Despite how many times I’ve said I hate school and that I can’t wait to graduate, I know that deep down I’ll miss this place. I’ll miss runs with Siqi, gossiping with Tiff, Joanne and Maddie in Rampage and the cramming and debriefing sessions for every test. I’ll miss the Late Night boba runs, cheering Chloe on at the last leg of her race and even all the fat jokes (I think). I’m so grateful to have had such a memorable high school journey, and I’m both so happy and sad that we’re moving onto a new chapter in life.
As we approach our last lap of high school in these next few weeks, I’ve come to understand that whether or not we find that kick, we’ll still reach the finish line. Even though I may Block Blast all the way up until my last day here, perhaps finishing strong can also mean reflecting and appreciating everything that’s led me up to this point.
Thank you to everyone who I had the privilege of sharing memories with. I probably won’t say it to you directly, but I’lll miss you more than you know. Let’s go grab food sometime.
GRAPHIC/ Jessica Lu