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I remember as a child I would always be dreaming about the day, I would finally finish school. It always felt impossibly distant then, but now, with only a week left, it all feels so surreal. Being in the same school my entire life, I didn’t just move through grades; I grew up here. With that, I could never really describe it as just a place of learning, for it has always been my second home. This school has seen me through all the good, the bad, and everything in between, and looking back at it all, I realize just how much it has shaped me into the person I am today. Sure there is excitement in stepping into the unknown, but I also feel an overwhelming sense of nostalgia in leaving behind something that has always been so constant in my life. It’s hard to imagine not walking through these gates every day, not seeing the same faces, and not being part of something that has been such a big part of my identity. As I graduate, I carry an immense sense of gratitude in my heart, not only for the knowledge I’ve acquired through the years that have helped me navigate life as a whole, but also for the people I’ve met throughout. Whether it be the teachers who guided me when I was at a loss, or my friends who stood by me through thick and thin, or the environment that watched me grow from a clueless child to the person I am today, I remain completely grateful. In this light, I am sure that no matter what next chapter beholds me, a part of me will always belong here. I welcome new beginnings with curiosity and determination and cannot wait to see what the future has in store.
Sally Abou Dergham – Grade 12LS
