For those of you that doubt senioritis is a thing, I can assure you it is. I am living proof that it is real along with over half of my classmates that are ready to leave Xavier High School in the past. But as ready as I am for the next chapter of my life, I am also sad that this one is over. 

Xavier High School has brought me so many fun memories and experiences that I don’t want to forget. Everything from wanting to cry when running a 5K in cross country to dancing the night away at the MDM and Homecoming dances have shaped me into the person I am today. 

Xavier brought me my best friends through classes, sports and Kairos, and I’m not ready to leave them behind. My friends have brought me so much happiness, happiness that wouldn’t be possible if they weren’t by my side helping me through all the tough times making them just a little bit more manageable. This entire year, due to COVID, has been difficult for everyone, and I wouldn’t be able to make it through this without them making me laugh over silly TikTok trends or arguing about who we like on the Bachelor. They’ve helped me through so much and taught me the lessons Xavier High School couldn’t. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without them, and I happen to like the person I’ve become.

If given the chance to change my four years, I wouldn’t. I don’t regret any decision I’ve made throughout high school and I think that is a very good thing to be able to say because no one should go through life wishing they’d done or said something other than what they did.