Class of 2003
Well here it is, the highly anticipated speech I made 2 years ago.
It has been four years. Some of us loved it here and others didn't like it so much. But, you know, there probably won't be anything comparable to our high school experience, be it good or bad, for the rest of our lives.
Our time at Central has been filed with both successes and frustrations. We have laughed, cried, (and laughed some more), studied, procrastinated, and grown for four years together.
To the parents of the class: You have put up with us longer than anyone has. I commend you for your dedication. We will never realize all of the energy you spent on us until we are sitting where you are and our children occupy our seats. Thanks for being there for our good times, and most importantly our not so good times.
To the teachers: If you were unwilling to go the extra mile, many of us would not have made it here tonight. I would like to thank those of you who gave that extra support that so many of us have needed over the years. You have given us much more than grades on a report card. Personally, you provided me with inspiration and even a little motivation.
To my class: Whether you look back and reminisce about our bygone youth, pick at it occasionally, remembering only the good partsm, or never look back. Our time at Central should not be pushed aside and forgotten.
This year, our last year is OVER, gone, finito. And it was a blast!
Pozos, even though we've known each other for a long, long time it wasn't until this year that you became my partner in crime and a fellow list maker.
Little Kristina. you gave me a new perspective on a lot of things. I have had some of my biggest laughs with you.
My dearest Rachael, when I talked, you listened. I'm so glad to have you as a friend. I truly admire the person you are.
And finally, Ari. You have made high school so much better for me. I really feel like myself around you. I don't have to censor myself. Thank you for being there, for being you, for maaking me smile. I love you for that. And you already know this, but if you ever need the smell of a pencil attacking an apple on a Wednesday, give me a call on Tuesday and I'll see what I can do.
And so many more of you: The AP Bio girls: Barbara, Stormie, and Marissa. Remember our luncheons with Ms. Rueda. Good times.
And my buddies at the Top 20 Table. You made this year the most dynamic ever. All shall not be forgotten.
After tonight, all of the things that we have gotten used to over the years are going to be just memories. It is now time for us to step up and face the reality we had previously been able to avoid. We have grown as people and learned a great deal. Now it's time to really make something of ourselves.
The future will always be built from the past. Take what you can of the good parts, and make it part of your present, your future, and other's futures as well.
Tonight, we celebrate all that we have gone through to reach this point. Congratulations to the Class of 2003.
2 years ago! Can you believe it? It's been cool being back home and running into people. Last night, I saw Ms. Zehner at La Fonda. I went up to give her a hug and she squeeled. Ahhh. Physics 3rd period. She wanted to know all about this year and she asked about you Ari. And she asked about Jeff; she told the people she was there with "They used to flirt in the back of my class all the time." That was funny.
El Centro isn't the same with most of ya'll gone, but I'm surviving. And Hey! Pozos! I got your message, but your phone won't let me leave you one. Lunch would be great. Mondays and Fridays are the best times to catch me.
Peace,
Jennifer
It has been four years. Some of us loved it here and others didn't like it so much. But, you know, there probably won't be anything comparable to our high school experience, be it good or bad, for the rest of our lives.
Our time at Central has been filed with both successes and frustrations. We have laughed, cried, (and laughed some more), studied, procrastinated, and grown for four years together.
To the parents of the class: You have put up with us longer than anyone has. I commend you for your dedication. We will never realize all of the energy you spent on us until we are sitting where you are and our children occupy our seats. Thanks for being there for our good times, and most importantly our not so good times.
To the teachers: If you were unwilling to go the extra mile, many of us would not have made it here tonight. I would like to thank those of you who gave that extra support that so many of us have needed over the years. You have given us much more than grades on a report card. Personally, you provided me with inspiration and even a little motivation.
To my class: Whether you look back and reminisce about our bygone youth, pick at it occasionally, remembering only the good partsm, or never look back. Our time at Central should not be pushed aside and forgotten.
This year, our last year is OVER, gone, finito. And it was a blast!
Pozos, even though we've known each other for a long, long time it wasn't until this year that you became my partner in crime and a fellow list maker.
Little Kristina. you gave me a new perspective on a lot of things. I have had some of my biggest laughs with you.
My dearest Rachael, when I talked, you listened. I'm so glad to have you as a friend. I truly admire the person you are.
And finally, Ari. You have made high school so much better for me. I really feel like myself around you. I don't have to censor myself. Thank you for being there, for being you, for maaking me smile. I love you for that. And you already know this, but if you ever need the smell of a pencil attacking an apple on a Wednesday, give me a call on Tuesday and I'll see what I can do.
And so many more of you: The AP Bio girls: Barbara, Stormie, and Marissa. Remember our luncheons with Ms. Rueda. Good times.
And my buddies at the Top 20 Table. You made this year the most dynamic ever. All shall not be forgotten.
After tonight, all of the things that we have gotten used to over the years are going to be just memories. It is now time for us to step up and face the reality we had previously been able to avoid. We have grown as people and learned a great deal. Now it's time to really make something of ourselves.
The future will always be built from the past. Take what you can of the good parts, and make it part of your present, your future, and other's futures as well.
Tonight, we celebrate all that we have gone through to reach this point. Congratulations to the Class of 2003.
2 years ago! Can you believe it? It's been cool being back home and running into people. Last night, I saw Ms. Zehner at La Fonda. I went up to give her a hug and she squeeled. Ahhh. Physics 3rd period. She wanted to know all about this year and she asked about you Ari. And she asked about Jeff; she told the people she was there with "They used to flirt in the back of my class all the time." That was funny.
El Centro isn't the same with most of ya'll gone, but I'm surviving. And Hey! Pozos! I got your message, but your phone won't let me leave you one. Lunch would be great. Mondays and Fridays are the best times to catch me.
Peace,
Jennifer