As your graduation from NHS looms ever nearer (two months and counting ...), take a moment and reflect on your feelings about leaving NHS behind. Do you leave here with some consternation (regrets? fears? dismay? confusion?) or with great elation about your four years at NHS and about what the future brings?
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So since I have nothing better to do I'll answer this blog. (By the way, Mr. Cianflone, Journey for some reason popped up on my ipod, so of course I actually thought of class today haha)
I'm not gonna lie, I don't think a blog is enough to answer this question, but that's not an invite for a paper either Mr. Cianflone.
Well I'm excited for no more I.D.'s and SSR. But seriously, as the days get closer to graduation I am excited that I will be in college. I'm not sure which one yet, but I can't wait for the experience. To know that I am going to move forward with my education is pleasing since all my hard work is finally starting to pay off.
But I will regret some things. I just wish I did some things differently during my high school career. I think that I had a good high school experience but I feel that I should have done some more, be part of more clubs, play sports for the high school, and mostly just be more vocal and outgoing. You know the typical things.
I have to say I enjoyed high school. Some of it I will greatly miss, and some I won't mind just leaving at NHS or NBHS, whichever. But I know that the future is definitely going to bring me a lot more better experiences that I will learn from and cherish with me forever. I will never forget high school or the experiences I had from it, but I think that I'm ready for the next step.
First off let me just say that I still can't believe we're seniors. Its crazy to be leaving NHS and i couldnt be any more excited. High school had its good times but theres not really much that im going to miss. I cant wait to experience college and living on my own. Its a little scary but that makes it even more exciting. I'm tired of high school drama and immaturity. I dont really have any regrets to be honest. I had a good time but now that its over im excited to start the next part of my life. I still havent decided which college im going to and i dont have much time to think about it since its already the 21st. The only thing im really worried about is making the right decision. I guess we'll see.
First off, why is the school a her? Moreover I can't wait to graduate high school. Each day goes by so slow, but then you look at the years altogether, and it does go by so fast. I think that high school was exactly what one would expect it to be, but I am hoping that the rest of the year goes by quickly. I'm hoping that college offers a lot more freedom than high school I like being independent, and even though high school doesn't totally hold your hand, it certainly was comfortable. I think that I would be more upset if I was unsure as to what I wanted to do in my future. I know exactly what I want to do though,so that isn't a problem. Moreover I know that I am going to stay close with my good friends, so I don't even have to worry about that. I guess like any student I am just looking forward to the summer.
The gravity of leaving high school hasn't quite hit me yet, nor will it until probably after graduation. By then the emotion will come in great thunder claps and sweep me off into the abyss! Naturally I do have regrets. AP Chem is my regret. I hate AP chem; I despise it. It was stupid and horrible and it completely raped my GPA. That was just one empty period in the day where Pillotte's muttering and his accursed coffee made me want to seek therapy. Thank God it's all over. I also wish I would have taken AP art, just because I'm easily as good (though not as motivated) as the courant AP art kids. I wish I wasn't to lazy and afraid to do drama club either. Other than that, I'm pretty satisfied with my NHS experience. It was fun, and it still is fun; but when its over i'll finally be able to have a life.
I'm beyond excited to go to college. The only things I'll miss about highschool are, naturally, my friends, but also some of the classes. I had great English classes over the course of four years, and I will undoubtedly miss both the classes themselves and the teachers. But there will be more classes (hopefully really good ones) in college, and so I'm not going to cry my eyes out when I leave. I'm looking forward to the independence that comes with college more than anything.
Wow, leaving NHS behind...never thought i would hear those words so soon. I am very nervous to leave but at the same time excited. I'm happy to get a new environment and new people but I'm also going to miss all of those familiar faces. It's tough to know that you can't leave whenever you want and now is when you really need to learn how to take responsibility. I am deffinitly beginning to feel a lot more pressure and weight on my shoulders. I need to have confidence that what I have learned in my four years at NHS has prepared me for my college education. As much as I am able to find all of the bad in NHS I am going to miss it...a little.
The high school experience is like a microcosm of life. Newington high had its ups and downs, its phases of immaturity and maturity, stressful and relaxing moments...I have no doubt that I will remember and cherish all of it. Although I should have regrets, I do not. I think it's safer to slip up in high school and make those classic bad decisions in an environment of trusted friends as well as looser guidelines. In college, poor judgement may cost a student scholarships, sports involvement, or more serious relationships. I am therefore glad to have learned what I did at Newington.
As far as the future is concerned, I am ecstatic to attend UMaryland. It doesn't bother me to be far away from home because I have always been an independent individual. I know I will maintain contact with those closest to me. The new atmosphere will be refreshing and offer countless opportunities that I could not be more ready to seize!
It's so wierd to be graduating high school. Personally, I don't feel at all ready to be entering college. My mom still does my laundry, cooks me dinner, even makes my bed for me! Living on my own will definitely be a shock. As for leaving behind high school, I know I will miss it. I like the feeling of security and comfort that high school has. I enjoy knowing a lot of people and being familiar with my surroundings. I certainly will make the best of my college experiences, however, I know my high school experience is something that is special to me and that I will always miss it.
I like the sound of that. "Leaving" NHS behind. It's like after the years of AP Chem (total agreement with Paul) and AP Bio--2 classes I don't regret taking but I despise looking back on-- I finally have the power. to "leave" it behind. WOOHOO! Thus, I am ecstatic to be graduating. I don't have regrets in life... I learned a lot from the things that bring back bad memories. NHS was something I had to do, because I live here and I had to attend this school. I'm not sure why my parents chose to come to this particular school, when we had all of America to pick and choose when we came from Poland. But it's OK they chose this place, because I'm leaving ready. I think that even though I have different feelings/emotions/thoughts, those are all judgements I have formed. The truth in it all is that I am ready to leave, and that's how NHS benefited me. It left me curious about my future, and ready for chance, whatever that means.
I am excited to leave NHS. I am going to miss some of the teachers and some activities I am involved with, but I am not horribly saddened to be leaving this place. I am scared for college and all the stress it will bring, however I know I am ready to take that step in my life and I cannot wait to be on my own. I am sad that I did not become more involved in high school but I do not think that I will even think about that in college.
I am also upset with myself for letting others diminish my pride for the activities I decided to do in high school. Colorguard in NHS is considered a "dork" activity. and I am a little angry at myself for not being more proud of the work I did, and all the skills I learned. I have now realized everyone elses opinion should not bother me.
Seniors 2009!!!!
Well since we have less then a month now until graduation, college is beginning to seem very close. I am just realizing how little time we have left at the high school. I know that students are always complaining but I have to admit that I have mostly enjoyed my time at NHS. I enjoyed most of my classes, (I agree with agata and paul though that I wish I hadn’t taken the ap science classes) and I think they have really helped me to prepare for college. I’m starting to pick classes for next year, I don’t think I’ll be exempt from any because of ap scores, but I think that the ap classes will be really helpful when I take math and english and science classes next year. My basic freshman classes will be similar to what I took this year, calculus, some sort of English, Biology etc… College is beginning to feel so real, it is literally just around the corner, I will miss everyone from high school, but I am excited to be starting of on my own.
CANNOT WAIT TO LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL FOREVER! the administration's power hungry and jail-like method of running the school just made it hell for me for 4 years. i truly wish i would've taken 2 english classes last year and graduated early. as for the friends, i don't really bother trying to make friends at school, i bother learning and that's about it. most of my friends i met outside of school and for a goood reason, i'm a different person inside and out of school. but i will certainly miss the teachers, i've never had any problems with the teachers whose classes i took. i love the teachers, and everything else about NHS doesn't concern me whatsoever.
I picked an amazing college and I'm sort of insquisitive as to what life will be like (because I don't know what to anticipate or expect out of college...I don't know what it'll be like) but I'm also very very nervous. I have no idea if I'll make friends, be able to live on my own or...what. I could have the worst or best time in college and I don't really know how I'll adjust because 4 Years on my own cannot compare to 12 days camping in Arizona or a 4-Day music trip smothered by chaperones. While I am an independent person as well I also have supports and leaving high school is like taking everything sturdy that I have to support myself away. NHS is safe and familiar. I know what to expect. Life is predictable and slow to change. While it had its ups and downs, nothing really changed that much except my friends and I got a few years older and a few years more experienced. But we haven't really been out there, and now we're going to be. It's sort of earth-shattering and makes me kind of afraid. I've never really been one to love huge, abrupt changes..
so leaving high school is saposed to be all bitter sweet i know. but not for me. i have loved about one year of nhs and that was my freshman year. but that's not really the point. NHS has been very good to me and there a definatly teachers and students i love but i need to get the figit out of here. i think i got a little too involved in school activities as well as teacher activities (yeah i kno only ell is going to kno what that means but it make sence if you kno everything that has happened this year). due to all this overinvolvement i need out. i really cannot waite until i have a little bit of my own life.
when it comes to college im not really scared. i know there is a lot to be scared of but idk i just see it as a seping stone to the life and carrier i want.
sorry u asked how i feel, and this is how i feel/think. random i know
I'm so excited to be leaving NHS. But like Carla, I cannot cook or clean or do laundry. SO it should be a fun transition :)
I've had an amazing four years here and despite all of the stupid and pointless drama it's definitely something I would never change. It's been great to be able to play sports in high school and leading two separate teams has taught me a lot about myself. I;ve also had some great classes here. But I'm definitely ready to move on.
This is the first time that we will be actually leaving our lives here. Up to now we've moved to every new school with the same people. And that's scary in a way because no matter how hard you try it's impossible for you to keep all of your friendships from high school. We have to let some end as we change. But it's always the look into future friendships and starting your career that makes college so appealing. I, for one, cannot wait for the social and academic aspect of the future.
Honestly, I am pissed that I am leaving NHS. Even though I've participated in my fair share of bashing NHS, it gave me a great education and a broad range of other opportunities. In retrospect, I have no real complaints against any teachers, administrators, classes, or curriculum. Sure, there were some bad times or low experiences, but no high school is perfect. As for college, I'm as scared as crap. I won't lie, I'm so dependent on my parents. They do just about everything for me except my schoolwork. I'm going to have a really hard time adjusting to life at BC. I'm a real baby.
I am excited as can be about leaving NHS and moving on to UCONN. I don't think that there is much that I am going to be missing at NHS, mainly because I simply don't have the same ties that many others have since I attended GHAMAS at the same time. I have to go with the great feelings of elation at what the future holds, though I am definitely excited about the NHS reunions just to see how people will have turned out. And I have no cooking/cleaning/laundry concerns like others, as I have been doing all of those things for myself for a while now. All in all I am excited and have virtually no trepidation about going to UCONN.
GO HUSKIES!!!!
Wow that is a broad subject to adress in a blog. I couldn't possibly write down everything I think in reference to graduating and finally leaving NHS. First things first though.... I CAN'T WAIT. I am so excited to graduate and finally start my life and take it in the direction I want to take it in. School is different now because you're going because you WANT to, not because you have to. And for my four years at NHS, I don't look back with any regret. I have learned so much, gained a lot of insight, and grown as a person. Even my small experiences here have contributed to that. And, as excited as I am to move on with my life, I know I'm going to miss highschool (as everyone who's graduated says). I really did enjoy my four years here... I can't believe that they're already over too. One thing I know is that I am ready for college. I am confident and ready to be going to UVM, and I feel that NHS adequately prepared me.
I cannot wait to graduate and leave high school forever, but in reality i know i am going to miss it. We all want to leave becasue we are excited about college, about going off, and having more freedom. But there are many unforgetable memories that we will remember for the rest of our lives that we made in high school. High school is more immature and crazy but next year we will be more mature and our lifestyles will be completly different. NO MORE IDS!
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