Simply Me: Graduation and Such

After weeks of finals, last minute projects, and AP testing, the moment I had been waiting for since the very first day of Sophomore year had finally come: Graduation. Oh, this day was long awaited and highly anticipated and it couldn't have come at a better time. I am so glad that High School is over! In fact, I had to go back to MVT today to get my final transcript and I honestly shuddered as I walked through the office door. Now I never have to go back!

Because I was Senior Class President this year, the majority of my jobs were in the last week of school. Let me tell ya, it was pretty stressful! Not only did I have to worry about finals and AP tests, but I was in charge of organizing the Senior Survey/Senior Video, Baccalaureate, and Graduation, not to mention conduct the Honors Breakfast and speak at Senior Forum. On top of all that, I had to sing in a special musical number at seminary graduation... Don't they know I can't sing?! I had a lot on my plate, but somehow I pulled it off and everything went so smoothly!

After almost a full year of planning and coordinating, we had Baccalaureate at the Central Christian Church. Baccalaureate is a nondenominational church service for all graduating seniors and their friends and family. It was a beautiful service, and many people commented that it was the best Baccalaureate they've been to! Fortunately I didn't have to speak, just conduct, which was so relieving!

Conducting

Me, Katie, Catie Porter, Brooke Hiatt

Katie & I showing our toro pride.

All the students who participated in the program.

Pastor Karl Romeus & Debbie Forrest, my two amazing speakers.

Emmy, one of my very best friends!

Allyson Jones

Drew Callister

The one and only Mel Peters

Grandma & Grandpa Clark were so supportive of Katie and I

Christie Huff, the girl taking my position next year

Mama & Pops

The very next morning before school started was the Honors Breakfast, which I was able to conduct... Again! I was actually really surprised when the first award presented was awarded to me. I wasn't really paying attention because I wasn't even expecting to receive an award, so I was shocked to hear my name! I can't quite remember the name of the award or its description (because I wasn't paying attention!), but it's something like the Military Auxiliary Award... I think? I was also in the top 10% of my class and received recongition and a pin for that.

Conducting

Receiving my award from Ms. Creaser

Katie and I with our awards

After a fun day at the lake with some friends, I went to Seminary Graduation. It was a little bit sad knowing that my days in seminary are over, because seminary has been one of my favorite parts about high school. However, I didn't stay sad for long!

Mom & Dad

My very best friends since 7th Grade, I love them so much!
Nick, Katie, Me, Jace

Lovin' my cousin (and future roomie!)

GRADUATION!!

The whole experience of graduating was so surreal. It still feels like a dream. I was so lucky to have the opportunity to speak at graduation. Speaking in front of thousands of people was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and I loved every second of it! I had been stressing about it all day, and of course I began to lose my voice that morning, but I couldn't have asked for it to have gone any better than it did! And really, after conducting all those meetings earlier in the week, I was more than prepared for public speaking!

The traditional banner

My parents, grandparents, and Brett & Tia scored some seats right on the football field because I was speaking so my mom got some sweet close up pictures throughout the ceremony!