I used to be excited about graduating high school and starting the next chapter of my life, but now that I’ve finally made it, in these final moments I can’t help but cherish them. It’s scary leaving this simple and secure life behind, one where I love my friends, my teachers, and my hobbies. The fact of the matter is I realized I’ll miss things I never thought I would miss. I’ll miss walking up the hill every morning, I’ll miss taking candy from Ms. Williams jar everyday, and above all I’ll miss my friendships that I have been developing over the past four years. OVS’s impact on me will last forever, and graduation is both thrilling and painful for me.
I'm so ready to graduate, but not ready to leave everyone...
I feel like I have been ready, without really being ready at all.
The last few days are bittersweet. It gets sad thinking about all of our 'lasts.' Our last prom, our last mediocre OVS social, our last time getting candy from Mrs.Williams' room. But I think that's a part of it. Knowing that in a few months, we'll be all across the nation, chasing all kinds aspirations, with only the occasional facetime and text keeping us connected—you start appreciating the 'lasts' so much more.'
It's a scary thought to leave the community that I've been a part of for so long. Don't get me wrong, I am more than excited to get to college and live beyond high school, but growing up is scary! Having a new start without the people that have been beside me for so long is something I'm not used to. I know I'm prepared to continue on past OVS, and I know it'll always be here if I need it, but it all seems so soon... Now that I'm a senior in my spring semester I can say that high school went by so fast! Take advantage of your years here and be greatful for the experiences and friendships you'll make in high school!
Hyped but I'm heartbroken about leaving my roommate behind here.
I feel amazing that I have come so far.
I have enjoyed my experience at OVS, but I am exited and ready to graduate.
Knowing that you’re about to lose your routine that you’ve been doing for the last 4 years is terrifying. Although it’s exciting to move forward in life, it’s still scary to lose the familiarity you’ve grown accustomed to. But eventually, you come to terms with it and you become more and more ready as graduation approaches.
I feel really excited to start on a new journey but I am deeply sad because it feels like childhood is ending.
Looking back, the years have flown by in a blur. Eleven days tigresses the lessons learned before starting a new chapter.
I am very excited to leave and move on to college.
Im burnt out, i've done nearly all my obligations and no longer have a drive behind it all, most of my friends are also feeling the same and we have a good time doing other things that are non-school related. The enjoyment is still there, I enjoy the conversations and the lessons in class...
It has been a long and hard journey, but one I would have not wanted to take anywhere else or with any other group of people.
I am excited to explore the world and have infinite freedom.
Senior year...here we are at the end.
I've learned a lot here that I will carry with me for ever.
11 days left and I'm excited for what awaits us beyond this beautifully small town.
I think graduation is going to be bittersweet in every sense of the word. I'm looking forward to all the opportunities University will bring, but there's no doubt I'll miss this community, and well, the weather.
It feels so surreal to be graduating in just a few weeks. I’m going to miss the OVS community, but I’m so excited for the things to come!
We as a class are an interesting bunch... like most OVS classes who go through their time on the hill we are a group of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We come together on wilderness trips and in intimate classrooms to form a cohesive family despite, and because of, our differences. Our makeshift family will always have a place to come back to in this valley and on this campus.