On Graduating from High School

At the start of this year it seemed that I would never graduate. June 3 sounded so far away, but now that I’ve gone through the entirety of my senior year, I cannot believe that in a few days I will be officially graduated from high school. Up until a few months ago I thought that I would be ecstatic to see the end of my high school year, but now I am feeling extremely nostalgic and just plain sad that I won’t be walking into the halls of Milford High School next September. I can safely say that I really loved high school.

The environment of MHS has always been a great one for me. I worked hard, had fun, and met a lot of amazing people. It has truly been the best four years of my life thus far. Sure, I wasn’t extremely popular and I didn’t play sports, but that’s not what high school was about for me. During my four years at I grew, not only in age, but as a person. From my first day as a freshman to my last day as I senior I’ve been on an incredible journey of growth. The person I am now is nowhere near the person I was in 2008. I used to be so shy and not involved in the school environment, but by the time senior year rolled around I was incredibly outgoing and involved in a long list of clubs. I became more friendly and kind, and my view on life completely changed. I have an energy that I never knew I was capable of and a drive that never seems to stop. I learned how to be this person and to appreciate every single day of life because of my time here. Being a student at Milford High School was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I have made some amazing friends that I know will be part of my life for years to come. The teachers that I fostered relationships with are some of the most amazing people I have come into contact with and I truly believe it to be an honor to have them feel the same way about me. I grew very close to a lot of my teachers as a senior and I’m happy to say that they really helped me through a lot and helped me become who I am today. They are truly wonderful people and I hate to say goodbye to them (it’s not really goodbye, I will surely be here visiting as often as possible).

Milford High is an amazing environment. Sure, we have our fair share of issues, but for me I always enjoyed every minute of my time spent there. I always hear people talking about how much they cannot wait to escape from this high school and this town, but for me, I hate that my time in this town is limited. I know I will have an amazing time in college and will have an equally great experience, but really there is nothing like Milford, Massachusetts.

Come fall, when I leave for Boston University, I know it will be an extremely bittersweet experience leaving the town I have called home for the past 14 years. I cannot wait for college and to finally be who I’ve always wanted to be, but graduation is going to be a very emotionally charged day for me.