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[Cory]

So It is really over. My last class was yesterday. We had senior breakfast this morning. We picked up our Cap and Gown. Their is nothing left to do except to walk that stage and pick up that piece of paper.

So many people are happy and proud to accomplish this. I don't know if I can say either of the two. I am not really happy knowing that I will never see so many of the people who I grown so close to. I don't know if I can really say that I am happy knowing that I really have to step into the real world. I am not happy knowing that my found memory's of high school are completed. I am not proud of several things either. I am not proud of how I behaved with some people. I am not proud that my grades where not better than they where. I am not proud of the classes I didn't take. I am sad that everything is over and now I just wonder whats next.

This morning at senior breakfast everyone just walked around all happy like and signed year books. One signature stood out more than any of the others. It said

"Well its time to go. And its been tough.We've been rivals and friends and enemies since the 7th grade. Ive got to say, though we dont talk much, you are a great person. Also I have to admit, you have become a much better leader than I. Ive learned from you cory, that I still have some growing up to do. I appreciate all that youve done! And, good luck in the future. I'm sure you will make it."

This person I do not consider a friend, but this statement alone means more to me than any thing else I have ever heard. This was enough to make me realize that I have effected people in my years in school and that in the end is what really matters.

My graduation is fast approaching, and all though I have so many regrets threw out high school their are several things that I am very proud and glad that I accomplished.

I am proud that at one point I was the NJROTC Commanding Officer. I can honestly say I achieved it by being myself and not sucking up. I was always out spoken and made sure people heard what I felt. Believe it or not I am proud of how I jumped on peoples cases some times. You all may not see the positive effect in it, but eventually you will all thank me for some of the knowledge I embarked on you. If nothing else you will be able to with stand verbal attacks from people in the future.

I am proud of many other things in high school, but I am always in regret of what I could have done better. I guess its to late to turn the hands of time, but I guess it's just the best that I push forward. Its time for me to use my own words of wisdom and just keep on keepin on.