Sometimes I imagine what my life would have been like if I had never moved to Austin. But every time I think of what could have been I realize that I’m so fortunate to have found my way to Bowie. I have met and made friends with some amazing people and I have enjoyed the guidance of someone of the most passionate teachers I have ever had. Although Bowie has its faults and my time here was not like High School Musical suggested it would be, I’ve grown in ways that I could not have anywhere else.

Although I might have complained about Bowie regularly during my time here, this school has prepared my for college and for life in general. There are so many lessons I have learned outside of what was assigned for homework. Thank you Ms. Rolfe for helping me find the poet in me and grow confident in her and her words. Thank you to the Pfeiffers for challenging me, helping me appreciate great literature and showing me that there are good books other than the Harry Potter series. Thank you to Mrs. Widner and Mrs. Floyd for showing me the importance of being passionate about what I do. Thank you to Mr. Reeves for all the great opportunities and for putting up with my indecisiveness the last two years I’ve been in newspaper. Thank you Mrs. Stiles for showing me that math can actually be semi-enjoyable. And lastly thank you to all the teachers I have had. If I listed all my amazing teachers I would fill the whole page.

However, the teachers were not the only thing that made my years at Bowie memorable. I appreciate all the friends I’ve had. Even though I have lost contact with many of the friends I made freshman year I’m grateful for their friendship. And to the friends I haven’t grown apart from thank you for being there throughout my whole high school experience. I wish the best of luck to all my junior friends. Just push through one more year. I’ve made some incredible memories with all of you and it is thanks to you that my life was interesting and fun.

I’ve had a great time at Bowie, albeit stressful, and I cannot believe I’m actually graduating. After all the hard work, studying and tests the time has finally come. I’m looking forward to finding my place in the world, and, although I don’t know what I want to major in yet, I know Bowie has prepared me for whatever I decide to do. I’m both nervous and excited to be moving on to college but I’m ready to greet the future.