Farewell!

Thanks for the memories, Fresno High! 

On June 5, 2023, I leave Fresno High and Fresno, California for four years. I will say goodbye to people I’ve known for most of my life. I feel happy about it; finally ending high school, and having more freedom, although, it makes me sad that I will never see these people again and I won’t have the stability that free public education offers.  

Almost all of my family, on both sides of the family, have attended Fresno High. My mom met my dad here! We have countless letterman jackets, cheer outfits from the 2000s, and stories from long-term teachers like Mr. Ochs. I guess you could say graduating from Fresno High is sort of a legacy for us. 

I was never greatly involved in my school. Here and there I’d try out for a sport or listen in on a club meeting. I regret this a lot; I should have joined more extracurriculars! However, I have had the privilege of witnessing my peers grow up. I can say I knew everyone, but not everyone knew me. I was an observer. Even if I had no classes with an individual, I still knew their name and a rough image of who they were since freshman year. I have seen everyone’s tough times, good times, mistakes, and successes. I am proud to say that my class has matured greatly. Instead of extracurriculars, I stayed on top of my schoolwork, earning A’s and sometimes B’s. I am graduating as a valedictorian with a GPA of 4.2! On top of this, I worked part-time jobs for money for Starbucks, Target, and Dr. Marten’s.

I have met new people and reconnected with old elementary school friends during high school. I have met and formed bonds with cool teachers like Mr. Brown and Ms. Sciacqua.  

My favorite memories are the ones I made as a junior, attending CART’s Biomed Lab. As a senior, my favorite memories are the rallies with my friends, and coordinating as well as participating in the Homecoming Marvel skit.  

What I am going to miss most about Fresno High is the hospitality the faculty and students provide on campus.  

Now I am growing up. I am moving to the northern coast of California for college! High school IB and Honors classes gave me great experience for college, which I am grateful for.  

Thank you, Fresno High, if it weren’t for you, my parents would have never met, and I wouldn’t be in the place where I am now. I will forever be a Warrior at heart.  

Goodbye.