Graduation Day.
One of the most memorable moments in my life occurred on the day of my high school graduation. I see it as a huge milestone because it signifies all the hard work I’ve done and how much I’ve grown, and not just in terms of age. This day marked the end of an amazing chapter in my life, even though my experience in high school was far from perfect. I ended up meeting some of the most amazing people, and I took great professors who inspired me and pushed me to excel. In fact, it was in high school that I decided I wanted to be a writer. Although my AP English course was the most challenging, it was still the most enjoyable, and to this day I’m still thankful to that English professor for helping me to hone my craft and develop a passion for writing.
On the day of my graduation, I got emotional. I was part of the graduating class of 2009, and the ceremony took place right on my high school’s campus. The weather was beautiful that day. Very sunny, but not too hot or too cold. The ceremony itself was mediocre—it had its great parts and its boring parts. But after the ceremony, when I got the chance to find all of my friends and professors in the crowd, or to see the look on my parents’ faces when I found them, I was truly happy in a way that words couldn’t describe. My eyes began to water several times that day, but at the same time, I was just overwhelmed. I knew all along that I would be parting ways with a lot of people, but it seemed like the truth suddenly began to sink in on that day. But at the same time, I was happy and impatient to move on to the college life. It was a bittersweet feeling.
One historical event that I think may relate to this is the appointment of Carol Ann Duffy as poet laureate of the United Kingdom on May 1, 2009. She was the first female in 341 years to be appointed as poet laureate, which I think is a phenomenal achievement. It’s very inspiring, and I imagine that many people acknowledged this achievement and felt really proud, because this woman was making history. I’m associating this historical moment with feelings of pride and joy, which is exactly what I felt during my graduation day. Not only was an amazing experience, but it also signified the beginning of a new and exciting future.
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