A Senior Moment...
The countdown has begun. Three weeks til your finals and then...your future awaits.
Wow.
Well, before we move forward, let's look back. What was your favorite moment of each of your 4 years here at the Oak?
Simple, direct and honest. Everything a blog post should be!
Wow.
Well, before we move forward, let's look back. What was your favorite moment of each of your 4 years here at the Oak?
Simple, direct and honest. Everything a blog post should be!
Welp, being that freshman and senior year was basically the only years i was here, out of them i have certain moments i loved and certain moments i hated. The ones i loved were just simple times that made me happy as in just managing baseball freshman year to becoming closer with my life long friends my senior year. There's particular moments about the whole year that i loved other than those but beside them high school was wack. Oakcrest high school went down hill after freshman year and its sad because i loved coming to school. I'm going to miss 204 and the beautiful smiles that i see everyday, ill miss getting greeted by bung "hello my pretty girl" even on days where i look freaking hit, ill miss seeing Megills little bangs early in the morning, ill miss the halls and the couch but other than my friends and bung/megill. I cant wait to leave.
ReplyDeleteMy freshmen year here,even though I hated school I would have to say that was maybe one of my best years because of how different the school was back then. and the people at that time I feel like is a lot more better then the people who are in the school now. I was friends with a few really cool seniors at the time and they gave me a lot of advice about high school about the type of people I should hang out with and how fats school would go by. My sophomore I would have to say Is a dead year I did not have a best moment that I could recall at the time. but a crazy moment was when there was the protest and people had walked out of the school. I thought it was stupid and wasn't going to solve anything so I did not participate in it also I did not care. People came back in the classroom and on their snap chats you see people ran thorough oakcrest estates , people playing loud music. it had nothing to do with the protest all I'm sure a lot of those people go in trouble. Junior year was a total down year for me I didn't really care about anything there was significant about junior year for me at all in any way. The year was just taking forever to end and there was no good moments that I could recall from Junior year. Senior year a even more dead year I basically stuck only to myself this year. I didn't want to get evolved in any drama and I did not want to worry about anyone else problems. I got enough problems of my own I don't need to be worrying about someone else problems. I don't have any favorite moments from senior year I can't wait to leave school. a lot of these other people are going to be all sad because they won't be seeing their friends which they will eventually meet up with them at the mall or something. I won't have that problem I am glad that I stuck to myself. one think I learned that is so true about high school is what YOU make of it.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I complain about having to come every day, the past 4 years here really have been the best years of my life so far. I'm looking forward to college so I can get out of this town and meet new people and just get away, but I will always have thousands of memories during my 4 years here that will stay with me forever.
ReplyDeleteFreshman year was...ummm... strange. I actually LOVED freshman year. I wouldn't consider it my favorite memory, but more so my biggest memory: getting choked in a soccer game. I wrote an OP about it so this memory needs no further explanation, but yup! That was probably the biggest moment of my freshman year. My friends and I still talk about it to this day so I'd say it's a pretty strong memory!
I loved sophomore year even more than freshman year. I feel like this was the year where I found my real friends and learned a lot about myself and all that kinda stuff. I'm having a really hard time choosing a specific memory, so I'm actually going through my phone as I type this and looking at all my pictures from this year. I just came across videos of the soccer team at Olive Garden shoving breadsticks in their hair and doing our hair all crazy at practice, and it reminded me that sophomore year was the most fun I had playing soccer. I also feel like there was a lot more spirit in Oakcrest that year. I seemed to have the most fun on the spirit bus and at football games my sophomore year, but I think that's because of the people I was around. I miss the class of 2016. There was also a lot of really fun field trips sophomore year.
Junior year was pretty awesome too, but freaking draining. When I wasn't drowning in school work and standardized tests, I was going out a lot more and having a good time. My favorite memory would probably be the period of time when we all frantically voted for best spirit section in New Jersey AND WON. I also went to Jamaica and got my wisdom teeth out so that's pretty cool. The end of junior year was probably my favorite time of high school.
I'm still making memories for senior year but a few of my favorites are the neon football game, my senior soccer game, and without a doubt, winning our first coaches cup game and winning quarter finals in penalty kicks. Soccer was on fire this year and everyday I think about the feeling of winning those important games, and even the (very few) games we lost. I also will never forget my spontaneous trip to St. Lucia with my best friend and the feeling of finally knowing where I'm going to college.
My freshman year was my most boring year for the books. I made the decision to go to Cedar Creek my 8th grade year and I soon regretted that. My favorite moment during my freshman year had to of been all of the field trips I went on that year. We went on a ton of trips but the one I most enjoyed was the 9/11 memorial. I enjoyed this trip because not only did I get to see the museum, but I also got to roam New York City for a few hours before having to come home.
ReplyDeleteAs a sophomore I felt relieved to be back with all of my childhood friends at sunny ole Oakcrest High school. My favorite memory from sophomore year had to of been just reuniting with my childhood friends. Although I was out of the loop for a year that brought me right back into it with our "FamSquad" group chat. We mostly just hung out in sams pool but it was always fun/
Junior year was a good one for me aswell. I was finally settled in at Oakcrest and I was also an upperclassman. I was taking some AP classes and was just enjoying everyday that went past. My favorite memory from Junior year was for sure my first day at lacrosse practice. I refused to play lacrosse my whole life but one day at lunch I was told by Aj and Macgyver that I should just come out to the "meeting" that was being held that day and see if I liked the coaches. Well that "Meeting" was actually the first practice and once I was there the rest was history for that season. I enjoyed all of my days out on the field but the most memorable one was the first practice.
SENIOR YEARRRRRR!!! The last chance to make memories and the last chance to say your final goodbyes. Senior year has been nothing short of amazing for me. I'm happier than i've ever been, Im in better shape than I have ever been, and most importantly i'm the most mature that I have ever been. Senior year gave me a chance to reflect on everything I have done the past 3 years and has allowed me to enjoy life for all that it has to offer. My favorite memory from senior year is Crew. Nothing specific about crew, but just crew in general. Crew is the highlight of my day each and everyday. Everyone on the team is there for the team, not for themselves. We don't have any egos to deal with, we don't have anyone who bitches about everything, we are just a team who is almost like a second family but doesn't fight. The crew team has never really been good but this year with the new coaches we are something special. Not only have we been able to qualify for Nationals, just this past weekend we qualified for youth Nationals which is bigger than nationals and is actually in Sacramento California. We have done some amazing things as a team and I wouldn't want to spend every single day doing anything other than rowing with my teammates.
As the end is getting closer, I am getting sadder. Who woulda thought????... (Is sadder even a word?)... Its starting to hit me that my high school years are officially coming to an end, and with that comes a lot of emotions I've never really felt before. One thing that makes me feel better is reminiscing, and I do it often, so this blog post is fun!
ReplyDeleteFreshman year, the year of change. Freshman year was a huge adjustment for me. With it came a lot of struggles and challenging times, but I can honestly say that I loved freshman year. Weird, right? One of my favorite memories from freshman year is having a soccer team campout at Courtney Defalco’s house. I still laugh about that night to this day. I had so many senior girls take me under their wing, and i am so grateful for that. The memories made that night will be with me forever.
Sophmore year was the year of spirit. I personally think that this year was the best regarding football games and spirit weeks. I went to the Dominican Republic and did some things that I have never done before, like riding a horse on a beach and drinking out of a coconut. And holding a monkey!!!!! For those of you that know me, you know it can't get much better than that. Sophmore year was the year I got into a pretty bad car accident. While this isn't a happy memory, it sparked personal growth. I became much more appreciative of life and what it has to offer.
Oh, junior year. Junior year was the year of fun. I went out a lot more, and being social was important to me. With that being said, my favorite memories are parties. There isn't a specific one that stands out to me- I made memories at all of them. Overall, the parties were my favorite thing about junior year. I also went to Jamaica which was pretty cool- it became my favorite place ever.
Senior year, the last year :(. I think it's pretty clear and safe to say that the best part of senior year has been being apart of 204. So many memories have been made in this room and I am so blessed to be apart of something so great. Being in 204 is the best part of my day, everyday, and something I always look forward to. Whether its my class, lunch, or being in there during another class, I am reminded that I have a solid group of people surrounding me. Senior year isn't over yet, and I hope to make some more amazing memories. But, I know that nothing will compare to the memory of 204.
Freshman year was the year I had the most fun, but that was because I did not have my priorities straight. All I cared about was hanging out with friends and going out. I never cared about school or did my homework. I let my grades slip and I wasn't concerned. My best memory from freshman year was probably the year as a whole. I had a few groups of friends, a boyfriend and a decent reputation. I had a lot of fun, but looking back, I wish I focused more on school.
ReplyDeleteSophomore year was the year I got myself together-that is my best memory. I had a job going into sophomore year, and two jobs by the end of the year. I had straight A's, and I made friends that I am still very close with. This was my best year, because this is the year that I really grew up.
Junior year doesn't even really count for me as a year of high school. I missed about two months of school because of my disease and spent most of my year at CHOP. I was always at the doctors or the hospital and it was exhausting. I had all of the problems that juniors had academically, but I was also battling a terrible illness. This was the year that I knew what I was capable of and how strong I am. Waking up from surgery knowing my fight was over was my best memory.
I don't have much to say about this year...I'm ready to go. I am so over high school and everything that comes with it. I'll miss a few teachers that have truly shaped who I am, but that's about it. I made a few real friends in high school, and I know that they will be there for me always. I'm not going to miss high school. I am so ready for the rigorous college work that I will be doing, but I am most excited to shape my future. I have been working since I was old enough to get a job, and I will always be a hard worker. I can determine how my future will go, and that all starts now. So, my best memory from senior year is the feeling that I get when I think about not having to go to high school anymore-the feeling of growing up.
My freshman year was great. It was so easy. Everything was just reviews for what I did in middle school. It's like I didn't even have to try. Freshman year I had all my friends from middle school and not a care in the world. I wasn't stressed about finals or SATS. Freshman year wasn't hard, I liked it a lot.
ReplyDeleteSophomore year was another story. It was difficult, long, and agonizing. It felt like each day in school was 15 hours long. Waking up everyday at 7 was early enough for me to complain. My entire friend group changed and there was so much drama. Rumors went around about everyone, even the quiet kids that sat alone. It was a lot more dramatic than freshman year.
Junior year is the year I'm in now. There's a lot more work and essays and studying. I went from reading 4 books every year in English to 10. There wasn't any breaks. I kept my friends from sophomore year and realized who the real and fake students were. I kept to myself and minded my own business. I got my grades up because if I didn't study for every test, I'd fail. And then I transferred mid-junior year. And there's no drama or fake friends. And all my grades are great aside from gym. Being a 5' tall girl in the weight room would probably contribute for that. Everyone told me junior year was the hardest and I agree. But senior year will be much better, I know it.
Freshman year I had no friends because I was new. I was still exited that I actually entered high school though, that itself felt like a huge thing. I really don’t think anything was good about freshman year besides my grades if i’m being honest. I was uglier and a loner. I kept to myself and wasn’t comfortable talking to most people because I felt as if high school was all about popularity and stuff. I guess my self esteem was what was holding me back.
ReplyDeleteSophomore year, don’t really remember much, but that’s the year I got my first kiss, that’s funny to me for some reason. I made a few new friends because of Biomed and from there I became comfortable with myself and started to open up more. I also met my best friend this year.
Junior year was probably my favorite year. This is the year I REALLY opened up. Anyone who thought I was quiet/shy, quickly changed their minds. I started talking to almost everyone I came across with no type of nervous feeling. I was surprised with how many different types of people I was friends with. I was friends with everyone including the potheads, nerds, athletic people, shy people, literally all types of people. I got to see how different group of people were and that’s the year I really started to see how Oakcrest is and how the people are.
Finally, now it’s senior year. Like most people, i’m ready to leaveeeee! I’m tired of being with people who only come to school because they have to and don’t give two shits about school. At least in college i’ll know that they actually want to do something with life... hopefully. So yeah.. my favorite part about this year will be leaving in less than 30 days & maybe prom, but we’ll see about that.
I literally just wrote my OP about this. Freshman year to senior year I never made a 180 change rather than just tune ups. Prior to high school I felt my views were sheltered and kept to a environment that protected those views. High school challenged my views and made them stronger. Each year I learn more, grow more, adapt more. Each year felt like another level of understanding. I've never really taken a step back while in high school, only veered off a couple times, but each time I veered off, I would straighten back out stronger and better than ever. Sometimes things have to get to the lowest before you build back up and make them the highest. God has blessed me and my time here at the nest. Going into freshman year I thought graduating would ever come, now it's here in all its glory and I can't wait to see what the next chapter of my life holds in store for me.
ReplyDeleteStarting high school my freshman year was smooth and easy for me because my sister was a senior at the time. She helped me find my classes and helped me through the process. I'll have to say my favorite moment this year was having my sister here to help me. It made it easier for me and made me feel comfortable to have someone to help me through all of the freshman drama. If I had any problems she had my back.. Her friends always looked out for me too which looking back on I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory sophomore year was making new friends. I can be very outgoing but at times I stay to myself and can be an introvert. This was the year I tried to make new friends and come out my shell a bit. Still till this day I'm to myself but I'm a lot more outgoing because of this year. I didn't have the typical high school experience that most kids had because I'm a very private person. I honestly rather stay inside or spend time with family so I can't really relate to the parties that others can say they went to.
Junior year was when I got my first job at Buffalo Wild Wings. This was very exciting for me. It's a good memory to look back on because this was the job that I wanted. It was my first interview and I've been there ever since for the past two years. This job taught me independence and what hard work means. I also built many professional relationships from this job. It's also a great accomplishment to be able to work hard for something and be able to get the things you want because of it.
Senior year went by really fast and I'm so happy about it!! My favorite memory has to be getting into the colleges I wanted to go to. It helped me see that all my hard work has been paid off and I'm reaping the benefits of it, Not only that but I got sooo many scholarships. I'm making my parents happy and it makes me glad to know they're proud of me.
I've had a lot of great experiences being as though I've been the president. I'm definitely going to miss planning events for my school, Dr. Clarke, and Ms. Torres. We have developed such a great bond over the past three years. They weren't just advisers but people I could talk to and laugh with. Other than them I'll probably miss a few friends but other than that I'm ready to get out of here.
Although I always say I hate Oakcrest and would never come back, I have made a lot of memories during the time I've been here. From the many memories I've made in Oakcrest I'll remember few and forget most but I'll always remember my freshman year the most. During freshman year, high school was very new and exciting to me. I participated in many clubs and activities such as; student council, basketball, softball, Spanish interest club, and many more. My favorite moment during freshman year would have to be when I took part in the dodgeball tournament. Being a part of the dodgeball tournament was fun and a new experience for me because since I was in charge of the team, I had to look for members to join. Looking for teammates was hard, especially for me, because being a freshman meant that I didn't really know a lot of people. However, I was able to find a couple of juniors and seniors that were in my classes to join my team.
ReplyDeleteIn my sophomore year, I started to become more courageous and risky. I was able to make friends without a problem and became more open to things. Sophomore year was probably my best year because I was at my most happiest state. A memorable moment would have to be joining the class of 2018 as Vice President. Having to stand up in front of my fellow classmates and be apart of an election was very new to me. However, it was a cool and fun experience and I'm glad Natashia pushed me to do it.
Junior year was kind of a downfall for me. I lost a lot of my friends and had a lot of stress on my shoulders. But it also taught me a lesson because I learned more about friendship and what it means to be a good friend. On the bright side, I also got an official job and started driving my own car! My favorite memory from this year would have to be planning prom. Although it had it's ups and downs, I think the whole journey from starting with no ideas at all to attending our own planned prom was what made this experience so great.
This year, senior year, I honestly don't think I've made any good memories so far. However, I do have a memory that has totally changed my life in the most horrible way possible but that's for another discussion. Anyways, I'm just proud to be almost done with my 12 years of high school and to get started on my career.
My four years of highschool have been pretty good. I met a lot of people and strengthened bonds with my closest friends. A lot of my fondest memories didn’t necessarily happen in the walls of Oakcrest though. My favorite memory from freshman year has to be my first ever concert. Gio martins dad thought it would be a good idea to ask me if I would like to see Blue Öyster Cult and of course I did. The fact that I got to sit less than 10 feet away from the entire band still blows my mind. I remember the first time they strummed the guitar and it sent a shock wave through my entire body. Fast forward one year and I’m a sophomore. I’d be lying if I didn’t say this was my favorite memory from my time at Oakcrest. This time Gio asked me if I wanted to go on a cruise with him and his dad. When they asked me that I thought they were joking. The cruise started off with a bang. Our plane was delayed for five hours and there was a chance that we would miss the cruise entirely. After the delay and we got on board everything was smooth sailing. Pun intended. The cruise set sail for Belize, Mexico where I got to see the Mayan ruins and even got to climb on one of the temples. After Belize we went to Cosmel, Mexico which was even better. I got to swin with fish in crystal clear water and almost grabbed a few. The food on the cruise was better than almost everything I have ever tasted. That by far was my favorite memory. My junior year went by faster than the rest it seemed like. My favorite memory from junior year was witnessing my first ever Steelers game. Once again Gio asked me if I wanted to go to the Steelers, Redskins season opener. How could I refuse? It was an awesome experience. Not only did the Steelers win but Deangelo Williams scored a garbage time touchdown that won me my fantasy that week. Also, FedEx Field had some of the best pulled pork nachos I have ever had. Lastly we have senior year. Senior year is tough because a lot of stuff has happened to me this year. If I had to pick one memory from senior year it would be something that happened quite recently. I would say going to the board walk with my squad. After a long day of doing nothing I decided I wanted to do something. I decided to give Lou a call and see if he wanted to go to the board walk. Without hesitation he said yes and we agreed that we would ask Dom and Gio and they said yes. So after a long day of nothing, we were all heading to the board walk at 7:30 pm on a Saturday. Dom drove so I was a little scared we weren’t going to make it but luckily we did. We spent our time trash talking on the mini golf course. After two rounds of golf we finished the day with some polish water ice only because Rita’s wasn’t open. That little trip is my favorite memory because I know that no matter what happens or where our lives take us we will always be there for each other and I am extremely grateful for every single one of them. If I had to pick my favorite memory that actually occurred in Oakcrest I would say getting to know Leathers and Bunje. These two people single handedly made Oakcrest a better place. These two teachers are the reason why school is bearable. Oakcrest wouldn’t be the same without them. To finish it up I want to say that I can’t believe that I’ll be graduating in 20 something days. It feels like only yesterday I walked through those Oakcrest doors for the first time. I’m happy I went to Oakcrest and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
ReplyDeleteThroughout my 4 years at Oakcrest High School I have experienced many different things. These past 4 years have been the best four years of my life to date because of how much I've not only learned but grown as a person. These fours years have held special memories near and dear to my heart but here are the 4 memories that have stuck out the most for each year.
ReplyDeleteMy freshman year was very laid back but also daunting since Oakcrest was a whole new environment for me. The highlight of my freshman year had to be when I first tried out and began playing baseball for the school. I was a small, scrawny freshman who never gave the thought of making varsity and I didn't but they was okay. I batted over .450 for the JV team and still had a great season and a lot of fun with my teammates.
Sophomore year was a much more laid back year for me. I knew what I was coming back into and it was a lot easier to adapt to the new classes. Sophomore year was definitely my most dry year of high school and I don't remember that much but the highlight of that year was skipping school and going to Montana to hunt. Not really a school moment but it was during the school year so it's good enough.
Junior year was the most challenging but also the best learning experience that I have had during my time at Oak. I learned so much about myself and I began to come out of my shell and open up. I made so many new friends but also experienced my first heartbreak but shit happens. My most memorable moment during my Junior year was winning tournament MVP of the Wildwood Warrior Classic. We were hungry to win two years in a row and I was able to help my team by going 3-4 and 4-4 in two games and driving in many of the runs we scored.
Senior year has been the best year of high school at Oak so far. It has been so laid back and the amount of homework I have has to do is slim to none. Thinking about it I don't think I have the most memorable moment for this year yet but I have a feeling it will be when I read my OP in AOP. It's going to be emotional for sure leaving this place I have called home the past 4 years but I know the future awaits great opportunities.
Freshman year is a blur for me as my memory seems to be terrible for some reason. But the best thing that I can remember are two things. First I remember walking into Oakcrest and meeting a very cool teacher. It was Mrs. Rock and she was one of the handful of teachers that made my experience at high school a great one. Looking forward to her class and interesting personality gave me a good introduction of what Oakcrest would be like for the next 4 years. My other favorite memory that sticks in my mind is creating the bond that I did with my friends. A game called Call of Duty Advanced Warfare came out and Me, Dom, Brian, Gio, and Hunter squaded up on there and were literally unstoppable. With the call outs and tactics that we had you would of thought we were actually in the war if you heard us talk. It was kind of funny, but we had a lot of fun and it definitely strengthened our bond that we still have today.
ReplyDeleteSophomore year was a great year for me and it might have been my favorite honestly. I was on JV baseball for my second year and it was my favorite year of baseball. Even though it was JV it was still fun as hell because everything was relaxed and there was no pressure. Me, Dom, and Hunter basically ran the team leading in hits, and Hunter and I pitched the most, while Dom caught every game. We had so much fun and Coach De Leo was one of the coolest coaches I have ever had. He was so laid back and cool to talk to while being a good coach all at the same time. He related to us and he was more of a friend than a coach. I was sad when I came back to play next year and he wasn’t coaching anymore but I’m glad he could make one of my high school years a fun one.
My Junior year was the toughest in terms of academics because of the AP classes but there were still good memories in it for sure. My favorite memory from junior was meeting Mrs. Bunje. My high school experience would not have been as good as it was if it wasn’t for Mrs. Bunje. Not only was she a good english teacher, she was also a great person who cares about her students deeply. Bunje has helped me become a better person and has helped me come out of my shell a little more. She is a one of a kind person that I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting. Having a teacher that cares about you and has your back meant a lot to me. Words can’t describe how grateful I am for you and how much you impacted my life.
My best moment from senior year was honestly just bonding with my friends. From playing football, poker, bowling, mini golf, video games, or whatever it was we always have a good ass time. Even in school we find a way to somehow have fun. We share so many laughs and great times that I can’t sit here and pick one. Dom, Brian, HB, and Gio, without them my experience at Oak would not have been as good as it was. I am glad that I chose to come here and It’s gonna be hard moving on after this year, but the people and great shit that went down in this building will always have a special place in my heart.
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ReplyDeleteBest part about freshman year was having my brother here. My brother and I are really close and it was nice knowing he wasn't too far. It was also my first year managing boys basketball and i loved it. The guys already knew me because of my brother and they were like a second family to me.
ReplyDeleteSophomore year I went to a play in Philly with the teen center. Watching drum line a movie I loved growing up was amazing. I went with Justice and had a ball. Seeing all the different things and all the parts go into a big production like that was crazy. It was my first musical and it was definitely one to remember. Even the bus ride was fun. Everyone was laughing, playing music, and filled with energy.
One of my favorite parts of junior year was spending time in the greenhouse. Any day Mrs.Haddock let us have class in there or eat lunch would be a good day. I remember one day Kait and Rachel brought their ukuleles and they played while we did a lab in the greenhouse. That place is so relaxing and feel like an escape from school.
My favorite part of senior year would be the spring dance concert. My friend and I spent hours choreographing our duet. We practiced our flips and our isolations until they were ingrained in our memory. The day of auditions I was incredibly nervous and even though I was confident in my dance I knew that there were only a certain amount of spots available. I was so proud when I checked the list of dance that had made it and saw that our dance was on their. The concert was my last one and I’m happy my hard work paid off. Our duet was even better than when we rehearsed it.
I’ve been blessed enough to make an abundance of great memories at Oakcrest High School. The fact that I’ve called Oak my second home for the last four years and now in just over a month, I’ll not longer be registered as a student blows my mind. Freshman year was a blur. I don’t really remember from that year, but what I do remember vividly is when I was elected Vice President of my graduating class. Before Josie took over as VP, freshman year, I was the right hand man to Natasha Cooper. I remember being in Mr.Prince’s math class. He was always the last class for me of the day, which at the time, was 12th period. And then I heard a voice over the intercom announce the elected Class of 2018 school board. Vice President: Rodgerick Mccoullum. Everyone in my class swarmed me to congratulate me. Everything was much more innocent then. But then came sophomore year and I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t my favorite memory of that year. The 12:03 walkout. I didn’t take apart of it because I felt as though it wasn’t really going to solve anything rather than just get everyone out of class. I’m sure half the people that took part in the walkout didn’t even know that it was to bring back Mr.Carruth, who I still believed was wrongly fired. But it was memorable because I think for the first time in my career at Oakcrest, I saw everybody join together for a cause that we all believed in. A problem we all wanted to fix. Despite the kids who destroyed school property and that one teacher’s car, that had to be my favorite moment of sophomore year. Junior year was exciting and stressful as hell all at once. Because I really truly started to get involved with the media department. My favorite moment of junior year had to be the night of the Eggies. The Eggies are basically like the Oscars for GEHRHSD, a night where student’s video and broadcasting work are rewarded with awards. While Oakcrest didn’t take home as many awards as we wanted and how we were all disappointed with ourselves, most of the media family went out and had a fun time at Chiles. And finally, my favorite moment of senior year had to be Mr.Oakcrest. My only regret is that I wish we had everyone who made the cut be apart of the show (Jack, Axel and Tobi). Either than that, I wouldn’t fix anything about the preparation of the show, or any person who helped make it great. Everyone who was apart of Mr.Oak worked their asses off to help make it great and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. So now here we are, 4 years later, about to graduate in a month. Life comes at you fast and hits you hard square in the face. Ouch.
ReplyDeleteMy freshman year was alright. I don’t remember much and nothing great happened. Prior to high school, I did cheerleading for 8 years so I joined the cheerleading my freshman year. After the football season that year, I decided I didn’t want to do cheer. I did not like the coaches, the team atmosphere was off. Cheerleading just wasn’t for me. This is the year I also joined the crew team. I did crew 4 years prior to high school so I knew how to row but I was NOT expecting the workouts. My ass got KICKED the first day. However, I had an okay season. The only thing that was great about freshman year was I met Lena and Trisha.
ReplyDeleteMy sophomore year was better than freshman year but at the same time it was the worst year for me. I lost my grandmother my sophomore year and I haven’t been the same since. She was a big part of my life and I just feel like something is missing and it’s her. The crew season was long, I wasn’t liked by 3 girls because of an incident and I ended up losing a friendship over it. However, I was the youngest on the varsity team on the girls side so that was an amazing feeling. We got 2nd place at Counties that year and had the opportunity to go to Nationals in Ohio. I thought Ohio was going to be boring AF because there’s nothing but grass there but the race course was BEAUTIFUL and the race was so fun. I also became friends with a lot of seniors that year and saying goodbye to them was hard.
Junior year kicked me in the ass, but was my best year academically. I quit crew because of the same incident from sophomore year getting in the way so I really focused in on my academics. I took AP Physics and even though it was hard, it became my favorite class quickly because I actually started to understand everything. I stayed up late at night for all my AP classes so that I could get A’s and do well on the tests that were given. I lost a lot of sleep but honestly, it was worth it because I moved up in class rank by 20 people. My favorite moment of junior year was actually the AP Lang talent show because I got to build a circuit in front of everyone successfully with one of my favorite people at Oakcrest. I didn’t crack under pressure and I didn’t look like an idiot in front of everyone.
Senior year...wow. Can’t believe I’m here. I took 3 AP classes again and of course, they were rough. I thought AP Computer Science was going to bearable but boy was I wrong. I had no background knowledge going in so it was a rough start. Mr. Miller is a great teacher but I just got lost most of the time and was struggling to get back on track. It was a good class to take for my major, I would have just taken an Intro to Java class before taking AP Comp Sci. Also, I joined the crew team again, something I thought I would never do. The girls that caused the problems all left and the girls I was friends with my sophomore year persuaded me to come back. I haven’t looked back ever since. I lost a lot of endurance and muscle after my hiatus so it was a STRUGGLE getting it back and trying to keep up with everyone. The first few weeks of spring season were ROUGH AF but after getting moved into a double with one of my best friends on the team, everything felt right. I love this boat and the coach so much, I’m so sad the season has to end soon. My favorite moment of senior year actually happened today. My boat got 2nd place in our category and got a silver medal! We worked so hard to get to where we are and it’s just rewarding to finally get something to show how hard we’ve worked.
My High School Highlights:
ReplyDeleteMy freshman year there were a lot of things that I can say made my year. That is the year I got my Ps4. Louis and I had started to become real good friends over Ps3 and Madden. But when the Ps4 came out our friendship hit new levels and has never decreases.Also, that was my first year of biomed. With Gabi, Jana, Louis, and Hunter.
My sophomore year started a little slow. But it jolted when The Life Of Pablo was dropped by Kanye West. It was such a good album I remember for weeks just listening to it in rotation. Also, study hall that year. I built this energy and was excited every time I got to go to study hall. After school was just one thing, Advanced Warfare. Never has a game done what this game has done for me. Give me the excitement of playing with a team and competitively ranking myselfs against others. Also, it strengthen my bond between Lou, Brian, Gio, and Hunter
My Junior year went by pretty quick. It was the year my brother got really sick. Also, it was when I really started to rap for fun with the guys. But the easiest most memorable thing was Bunj. The year I met my second mother. Someone who loved me not because they had to. Someone who made me comfortable with myself and others. It was great. And she made my year a great one.
My senior year has been ridiculous. Most of the things that I can say I can’t. It has been a year of heartbreak smothered by friendship and love from my boys. Wood Gang became a thing. And we are hated. My friends are still my friends and I am having a semi good time. I have a lot to still go and I hope i can just fill it with fun times and good memories.
Freshman year memory
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory from freshman year was probably the first football game I ever went to. That was the first time I ever felt like the school I was at was more like a family. I had never really fit in at my middle school or elementary school so when I went to that first game, it felt amazing. I finally felt apart of something.
Sophomore year memory
I don't have a distinct memory from sophomore year but I do have a distinct class in my head. Sophomore year was the first time I ever took a psychology class, and that lead me to choosing what I wanted to be when I grew up. Psychology with Mr. Dunn introduced me to a whole field of study that I absolutely love. Criminal psychology here I come :).
Junior year memory
My favorite junior year memory happened in July. In July I saw that I had passed my AP Lang exam. I know it sounds nerdy and stupid but that was a huge accomplishment for me. I felt like I wasn't smart enough, so when I saw that 3 on college board it showed me that I was smarter than I thought. It really encouraged me to take the 2 AP classes that I took my senior year.
Senior year memory
Obviously my senior year isn't over yet so it's hard to pick a memory. So far it has been like every other year. I expect my memories to be made closer to the end like, senior picnic, graduation, project graduation, senior take over. So for right now, senior year has been uneventful.
My four years at Oakcrest have been very different than many others. I had to deal with a range of problems that affected my personality and family life. When I first started going to Oakcrest, I was a very different person than what I am now. This school showed me how I can improve myself and how to interact with people, but only by going through the hard way. Freshman year was not my finest, and most of my teachers I had problems with for no reason. One of my favorite teachers that taught at Oakcrest, Ms. Simpson, I used to have arguments with every single day, until one day when I really hurt her feelings. This made me realize that my words can have such a huge impact on people. After trying to get to know her after a few days of connecting with one another, Ms. Simpson turned into one of the people that I could go to in that school and who I really looked up to. Also, in Freshman year, my other teacher, Ms. Sarnese, I put through hell because I did not agree with her teaching style, and did not adapt to her personality easily. Fight after fight, we pushed each other, seeing how far the other person could go, right before they snapped. This made me learn a lot about her, and also how to get to know stubborn people when they don’t want to give much information about themselves. This is also one of the only ways I truely open up to someone. Sophomore year, I was beginning the changing process of being a nice and helpful person. One thing that year that really changed my perspective of life, was another favorite teacher of mine, Mrs. Adair. She was the person that put the image in my head that we could do literally anything. It didn’t matter how poor you were, or how intelligent life made you out to be, but if you wanted to do something such as travel around the world you can do it. She taught me that pure strength comes from inside each and every one of us, and that other factors do not matter as much as this inner strength and determination. Also in sophomore year, I was actually doing excellent in my biomedical class. Probably because I did not have to butt heads with my teacher anymore, I understood what the information was, and how it was trying to be portrayed to us. Mrs. Demark really helped me comprehend the medical terminology and science that was being taught. Junior year was the year that I put on. The thought of college was actually hitting me, because I was in mostly senior classes and saw how much struggle they were all going through trying to get into college. Junior year is the year I had the least amount of fun, but tried the hardest in school. Which worked out for me, setting me up for the classes I had to take my senior year, and also making me look suitable for a good college.
ReplyDeleteFinally, Senior year. Senior year has been good, but not what I expected. I wanted to be known my senior year, and be missed when I leave. This year has been bland with schoolwork and the same everyday scheme that Oakcrest puts on. Nothing especially exciting has happened senior year, and I blame this on the seniors. We all have our own little clicks and most of us don’t like each other. The seniors my junior year, were like a family and would do so many things together. My age group, are so spiteful of each other that they would prefer to do things in small groups rather than include everyone that they have known since they were little kids. I want to say that I will miss the people in my grade, but in all honesty they have done nothing in my time at Oakcrest for me, or with me, to say that with confidence. But, the friends that I did have, and the new faces that I meet everyday because my change of personality into a more open person, made senior year something different. Overtime, I changed as a person, and want to thank everyone, the ones that have done good and bad to me, for changing me into the person I am today. Self aware, and independent (for the most part). Now that I am off to college, I will take with me all the life lessons that Oakcrest had to offer.
My favorite moment of freshman year was meeting my best friend. We went to school together our whole lives but never met or spoke. I think we both judged each other. But when we met it only took about 4 weeks for us to become inseparable. I still remember our first sleep over like it was yesterday, now we basically live together.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite moment of sophomore year is watching my sister graduate. She was always overly protective and controlling. The day she left is the day i got freedom. I’m just glad she eased up since then.
My favorite moment of junior year is moving out for a month. I was sad at first but then i started to make the best of it. I did what i wanted. Even though i made terrible decisions nikki and i had time of our lives. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her.
My favorite memory of senior year is breaking 7 records during the soccer season. It’s nice to be recognized sometimes when you give something your all.
My favorite moment of my freshman year was during the football season. I used to cheer my used to be boyfriend on at every game. Oakcrest was lit then.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite moment of sophomore year was when we were in driving school. I didn't even study for the test and still passed with a 98.
My favorite moment of junior year would have to be getting my licenses. But now that I have it, it's not that exciting as I thought it seem it was going to be.
My senior year is approaching quickly and my favorite moment is going to be when I walk across the football field to get my diploma.
My favorite memory from senior year was meeting Gabi, ever since we meet each other we instantly became close, it is still funny to me that we went to school together every year of our lives but just only started talking in high school.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory of sophomore year was spending a full year in school with gabi together as best friends, freshman year we were close but after spending the entire summer together we became best friend going into sophomore year.
My favorite memory of junior year was getting my license, getting a license and a car is literally life changing and gave me so much more freedom and more fun/memories.
My favorite memory of senior year has not yet happened it is going to be graduation day, I can not wait to get out of this school and away from all the drama. I also can not wait to be in the real world and be closer to becoming a pharmacist.
I say I hate school everyday but i'll miss this place more than anything. It's where I grew up finally finding myself and my friends that i'll have for life.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember much about freshman year besides me being shy and quiet around new people and trying to adapt to a new school. I loved freshman year because I felt like I was growing up finally. Everything was more independent and I was growing.
Sophomore year was terrible for me. I fell into a deep place and had my heart broken.
Junior year I was realizing my worth. It was the hardest year of highschool I believe with all the work.. I met Jalen and became so happy and realized a lot. It was more school spirit more dressing up for spirit week..
Senior year has been a joy although I cant wait to leave and meet new people I will always miss this place because its where I found myself and my friends and grew as an individual. My favorite memory/saddest will be graduating.
This is gonna be fun. Let me regale you with some of the epic highlights of my high school career. I loved each and every moment of my high school career. I really will miss this place, and I want to thank everyone who made my time here special. I’ve had dozens of great memories each year, so it will be hard to just choose one. I suppose I’ll choose Halloween for my freshman year. This was my first major holiday at Oakcrest, and it gave me a HUGE surprise. The hallways were completely decorated. Everyone was completely dressed up and the atmosphere was downright FUN. Almost all my classes were spent watching movies, and I had a ton of fun. My sophomore year I particularly enjoyed field day. Nobody beats team Superman, and we really did well that year. My junior year highlight has to be the biomed trip to New York, and roaming around Times Square. It was so fun going around with my friends, goofing off in the city. My senior year has been a triumphant one. I really had the spotlight shine on me this year, like during my performance in High School Musical 2. I loved that show and the people in it, and getting to sing in front of people was an experience I’ll never forget.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory of freshman year was biology and meeting Gabi. Also all the people that were here and how much fun everybody had, freshman year was my favorite and most memorable year. Sophomore year nothing sticks out, i was stuck in the house with Gabi most of the time with no freedom. Junior year was my favorite year outside of school because i got my license. Getting my license and a car allowed me to have so much more freedom that i never thought i would get. My favorite memory of senior year was getting a lot closer with people that i was close with in the past.
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