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It was a warm and sunny day in May in Lima's William McKinley High School. The halls were decorated with red, black, and white streamers with signs that said "Congratulations Class of 2011" plastered all over the walls. The seniors sprinted out of their final classes yelling and cheering. They've left their legacy at William McKinley and now they were heading to college.
"Finally, I get to get out of Lima!" Finn said happily as he wrapped his arms around Quinn.
"Damn right. Ohio University, here we come!" Artie said with a grin as he wheeled him and Brittany down the hallway.
"Where are you guys going?" Brittany asked the others.
"I'm not going anywhere for college. I'm taking a year off and traveling around the world." Mercedes said with a grin as she started to day dream about her trip.
"I'm going to the University of Kentucky." Santana said as she rolled her eyes.
She was the only person that was going out of state for college, which shocked everyone. All of the seniors thought Rachel would go out of state, but because of the fact that she and Puck were dating, she managed to convince her dads to let her go to Ohio University with the others.
"All by yourself?" Quinn asked as she looked at Santana.
"Nope. I managed to get Matt to come with me. He wanted to go to OU for his football scholarship, but there was no way in hell I was going to be down in Hickville by myself." Santana said with a smile.
The group walked out of the school where other seniors were blasting their music and honking their horns. If they didn't know any better, the students would've guessed they were getting excited for a football game or something. The group walked to their cars and joined the celebration. All they had left to do was to go to the graduation ceremony that night.
Everyone drove back to their houses and waited with anticipation as the day went on. Santana and Brittany did each other's hair and make up, while Finn and Quinn spent their time holding each other. Rachel and Puck did some last minute shopping, while Mike and Artie decided what ties they'd wear that night. Around six o'clock, the group met up at Bread Sticks for one last dinner together before they go their separate ways for the summer.
"It sucks that we can't all go to the same college. I'm going to miss you all next year." Tina said as she looked down at the table.
Tina was offered a scholarship for creative writing to the University of Toledo. Ever since Mr. Shuester taught her to open up her junior year, Tina focused on writing until she started writing everything from lyrics to stories. What got her the scholarship was a poem she wrote about diversity.
"Yeah, I know. It just won't be the same with seeing any of you." Mike said with a frown as he took a sip out of his drink.
Mike wasn't going to college at all. While he received a lot of offers and scholarships, he was scouted by Usher's manager while at a club in downtown Lima early that year. Usher's manager offered him half a million to dance back-up for Usher. It took Mike awhile to convince his parents, but after begging non-stop, they gave in.
"Well, while you all are doing that, Karofsky and I are going to Paris with Blaine for fashion. Isn't that right, David?" Kurt asked with a smile as he wrapped his arms around him.
"What? Oh…right. Paris." Karofsky said as he looked over at him.
The group was still getting used to the fact that Kurt and Karofsky were dating after all the abuse and ridicule Kurt has received over the years. It wasn't until Kurt returned from Dalton Academy that David realized who he was and how he truly felt about Kurt. In the middle of Glee, David barged in one day and kissed Kurt on the lips, telling him that he loved him, in front of the whole class.
"Who cares about college when you can be a wrestler, like me? I mean come on. You think I want to waste my time studying books and doing things that has no value to me what-so-ever? Hell no!" Lauren said as she looked up from the menu.
No one really cared for Lauren after she punched Quinn in the face at the beginning of the year. She continued to hang around with them because they feared her and she knew it too. Lauren was going to spend her time helping her uncle Carmine in his junkyard to make some extra money so she could move to Japan. It's been her life long dream to become a sumo-wrestler so she spent a lot of time eating as much as she could.
"Thanks for killing the mood, Zizes. Anyways, we better get going or else we'll be late." Santana said as she stood up.
"Yeah, besides, the sooner we get this over with, the sooner we can party." Puck said as he wrapped his arm around Rachel.
The group got into their cars and headed back to William McKinley. After finding some parking spots, the kids quickly changed into their cap and gowns and walked into the quiet and empty hallway, filled with the colored streamers and posters. Brittany and Quinn started to cry as they walked past the dark and empty classrooms. They started reminiscing all of the times they spent together, from their days as Cheerios to their double dates with Finn and Artie. Everyone stopped outside of the Glee room and saw Mr. Shuester sitting in one of the chairs.
"Mr. Shue? Are you alright?" Mercedes asked as they walked in.
Mr. Shuester shot his head up and smiled as he looked at all the kids who changed his life. He wiped away the tears in his eyes and stood up.
"Yeah, I'm alright. I'm just going to miss you all so much." Mr. Shuester said with a small laugh as he started giving everyone a hug.
"You know, Mr. Shuester, we still have a few minutes. Can we sing one more song before we go?" Rachel asked with a smile as she embraced.
"Sure, Rachel. What song did you have in mind?" Mr. Shuester said as he continued hugging everyone.
Without saying anything all of the kids walked over to the raisers. Puck and Artie grabbed their guitars and Finn went onto the drums and started to play. Almost instantly, everyone broke out in unison.
Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
The group finished singing and immediately broke down. It was going to be the last time that they'd ever be singing together, as well as being with the teacher who bound them together.
"That was beautiful, you guys." Mr. Shuester said as he started to cry as well.
Everyone surround him and gave him a group hug. No one wanted to let go, until they were broken up by Mr. Figgins telling them that the ceremony. They hung around the Glee room for a few more minutes to let the memories sink in one more time.
"Alright guys, let's get you into the gym." Mr. Shuester said with a smile as he led the group.
They walked into the crowded facility and took their assigned seats, given to them during practice days before. The band started playing the school's alma mater as the teachers walked down the middle aisle and took their places in the front. Mr. Figgins was the last to walk in. He proudly walked up to the stage and looked out at the crowd.
"Good evening, everyone. As we all know, we're here tonight to send these young kids on a journey…a new step in achieving great things. It is my honor to be standing here in the presence of such amazing children. Without further delay, let's begin." Mr. Figgins said with a smile as took his seat for the first person to talk.
After five speakers, Mr. Shuester got up to the microphone and started his speech.
"Hey everyone. For those who don't know me, I am Mr. Will Shuester. I teach Spanish and the head of the Glee club. I…um…I couldn't ask for a better group of kids then the ones I had in Glee. It's been…life changing to say the least. When I started this program a few years ago, I did it to bring some change in high school. You see, there's no surprise that there are cliques in high school. However, because of the club, no one's better then anyone else." Mr. Shuester said as he wiped away the tears from his eyes.
"I'm better then the others." Rachel said to herself.
"So enough of the wait, will the members of the Glee club stand up?" Mr. Shuester asked with a smile.
Everyone in the Glee club stood up. Even Artie managed to lift himself up to be included. The whole gym erupted with applauses and flashing lights from cameras. Mr. Shuester thanked everyone and took his seat. Mr. Figgins stood up and ushered the students to begin getting their diplomas. After everyone received theirs, the valedictorian walked up to the front. Rachel hated him for taking her spot of giving a fair-well speech, but couldn't help but be moved by his words.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we did it. Congratulations class of 2011." He said as he throw his cap in the air.
Almost instantly, the air was filled with the red caps and the gym became filled with cheers and claps from families, friends, faculty, and students.
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