Senior Privileges

Looking back on the past eleven years of school, I honestly do not I have a most memorable year. All in all though, I have mostly enjoyed the high school experience. Starting with freshman year, I was lucky enough to have my sister in the school with me. With all the new activities like homecoming, battle of the classes and block scheduling, it was a thrilling change from middle school. I enjoyed having formal dances rather than casual dances that were generally just hangouts. The new challenges in cross country were exciting too. With longer distances and longer practices, it made for a great season. Going into sophomore year, it was hard losing my sister there for guidance. Throughout high school, sophomore year was my least favorite since everything was the same as the prior year; there wasn’t any added excitement and privileges to the year. Once junior year started, it was definitely excited to then be considered an ‘upperclassman.’ With that new title, we were able to go to prom! Limos, fancy dresses and tons of pictures; what’s not fun about that? Finally, senior year, where the privileges become greater than they were in the past.  It always seems to be that when you’re a senior, a lot of the general rules that all apply to the underclassmen seem to disappear for seniors. Plus, we have the privilege of getting to park in the senior parking lot which it seems that a lot of people look forward to. Another thing that makes senior year so great is the ability to have a late arrival or early release. Someone is eligible for this when they have enough credits. Also, I love that I am able to be exempt for a couple exams if I have high enough grades. It is great to be able to get a head start on classes that I’ll need in college. Lastly, and probably the one thing that I’ll be enjoying most about my last year in high school is graduation!