On that first day of high school, I was a little freshman girl that couldn’t wait to grow up. I saw those seniors and how exciting and fun they were and couldn’t help but dream about being in their shoes. Now it’s the end of MY junior year and things are wrapping up and I’m right there. In a few months I’ll be entering my last year at Ross High School. Senior year.

Senior year is supposed to be the best year of your life. All I think about is how I’m going to have to grow up fast. There’s so much to do and so little time. Sure I’ve taken the ACT, but now there is going to be actual deadlines and acceptance letters. That’s over whelming and I hope all my hard work has paid off to get into either Miami Oxford or Ohio University. And then there’s always the thought, “what if I don’t get in?” “what if for some reason I don’t meet the deadlines?”, and “what if my scores aren’t good enough?” I can’t just worry about what I’m going to have for breakfast anymore. Responsible and working hard are definitely going to have to be greater priorities.

This is my last year for high school sports too. Cheerleading and soccer will be no more. I’ve attended Ross since second grade and I am going to cherish this last year. Being a senior leader on a team or squad is something I’ve always looked forward to. Being somewhat in charge, going and participating in everything one last time is going to be bittersweet. For soccer I hope to make it to districts again and go further in the state tournament. We have a new coach this year and I just can’t wait to kick-off a new season with her and the rest of the team. Through out my high school career cheerleading has brought me many great friends and excellent coaches. In this upcoming year there will be many girls I haven’t got to cheer with before. I’m pumped that I get an opportunity to cheer with a new squad and to make more memories with new people for my last year.

Playing soccer in college has also been something of an ambition for me. I haven’t just played in high school; I’ve always played on a select team since I was eight. This coming year I will have to make a decision on whether I want to play in college or not. I have gotten the chance to talk to some college coaches about playing. My parents would love it if I did because I have played for so long and they love coming to my games. I’m just indecisive I’ll probably pick one or the other at the last minute.

Homecoming and prom are definitely up there on the list of things I look forward to. I know we all have our own opinions about high school dances, but senior prom only happens once. Getting my hair and nails done, getting all dressed up is something every girl loves to do for a night. And I just can’t wait to dance the night away with some of my closest friends and hopefully a date.

 Even though it’s a lot of responsibility, I know I will enjoy my senior year. The only thing I’m not looking forward to is those heart-breaking goodbyes at graduation. That being said, moving on to college and starting a new chapter in my life is something I will be excited and hopefully prepared to do. You can’t just live in high school your entire life. For now, I’ll end my junior year right and enjoy this summer before officially becoming a senior at RHS in the class of 2013.