Chapter 8: Graduation
~* Alex and I were suspended for a few days but that did not solve anything. Come to think of it, the fight really did not solve anything either. Alex and Lizzie were back together and I still worked nonstop at school. Apparently my work paid off because I was named the valedictorian of our graduating class. So I had to give a memorable speech at the ceremony. I worked on it for days until I thought it was perfect. *~
At the graduation ceremony everyone looked happy and nervous at the same time. Excitement coursed through everyone as the took their seats. The principal said his speech along with a few other people and soon it was Gordo's turn. The gymnasium was silent as he approached the podium. Lizzie just stared at him. All she felt was regret as she looked upon him. And then his speech began.
"Family, friends, faculty and my fellow graduates, we have made it! On this day we end a very important chapter of our lives. We leave Hillridge High School and move on to bigger and better things. I know it may seem terrifying but it does not have to be. We can look forward and see several opportunities and endless possibilities. When we look back, we can look back on great memories and the wonderful people we shared them with. I must say that four years was too short to be among so many great people. I also know that as we sit here today, we think of what we could have done differently or what we should have done. My advice to you is do not think of what could have been, you all have to move on and instead think of what is ahead of you. If there is one thing I learned this year is that some things will not turn out as you would like them to but that is alright because we have the rest of our lives ahead of us for things to turn out the way we would like them to. So hold everyone, there is still time for all of our dreams to come true. Congratulations and thank you!"
Soon after, everyone received their diplomas and was throwing their hats in the air. Just like that it was over. High school was behind them and so was everything that happened to them. It was time to move on, and move on they did.
