The final stretch
Every time I walk into the lounge, the first things I see are the sheets of paper stuck on the wall. What’s written on them? First is a huge number right in the middle that takes up most of the page. Then the day (i.e. May 7) is written on. Yep, it’s the countdown to the end of the school year.
Let’s face it, it’s the end of the year and we’re all burned out. It’s starting to reach summer-like temperatures outside and no one wants to stay cooped up in his or her room working on a big paper or doing hours of calc homework.
Unfortunately, as of today, there are still three weeks left till the end of the year. The end just doesn’t seem to be near enough.
At some schools, however, seniors are let out early or are allowed to work on “projects.” Senior year is quite arguably the most stressful year of high school. Taking time off to work on something slightly more interesting and invigorating is an excellent way to transition into a hectic summer preparing for college.
Here at Uni, seniors end their academic year the same as they have the past four, though perhaps with a little less passion. Nonetheless, we are still given great opportunities to bond with each other and relax.
This weekend, I received my invitation to the yearly Senior Supper on May 30, where we spend a few hours having dinner, watching the plays we made during subbie year for interrelated arts, and putting up our hand prints.
Of course, there’s also the traditional senior trip to Six Flags in St. Louis.
And once again thanks to Alex Cahill, we’ll be having our annual end-of-the-year get-together at his house.
After five long years at Uni, we’ll be sent off in style, finishing with graduation. I attended last year’s graduation, and it was quite the spectacle. I certainly look forward to ours.
— Benjamin Fu