Typically whenever I’d be assigned to a story for newspaper I wouldn’t finish that story until the last possible moment because I would procrastinate but this is something entirely different. Apparently it’s a lot harder for me to write this than it is to write sports stories.

For those of you who know me you know that while I may try to hide how much I actually am going to miss this class, it’s not fooling anyone. This class has meant more to me than words can begin to describe and the people in it have left a never ending impact on my life.

Thank you to Mr. Reeves and my journalism friends for being my second family and for giving me an environment at school that I could call my home. I’ll never forget all the adventures I’ve gone on with y’all. Thank you for putting up with my craziness over the years, I know my dancing and singing isn’t the best and neither are my jokes but I’m so happy I got to be myself around y’all. I know we’re all heading our separate ways for college but don’t worry I’ll still call you up every now and then because I love you too darn much to not check in on you.

To my family, y’all have done so much for me and nothing I say in this will come close to showing my gratitude for it but I’ll try my best.

Marcus, I cherish when we get to see each other even if it’s just to watch Netflix or play video games because it means I get to laugh with you, talk about what’s on our minds and have fun. I still find myself listening to Nero when I miss you because it reminds me of the times we spent together during your senior year. Thank you for being a good big brother for me, I love you so much more than you’ll ever know!

Dad, you have instilled the morals in me that make me strive to be the best person I can try to be. A lot of who I am comes from you; my goofiness, my sense of humor, my determination and so much more. Thank you so much for being my superhero Dad, I love you!

Madre, you have been there for me through it all. You have showed me so much compassion over the years and have helped me to become the strong young woman I am today.  I will never be able to thank you enough for your endless support and love. I love you so much!

Bear, thank you for always cuddling with me and making me feel better when I’m sick. I LOVE YOU!

Maddie, thank you for all the doggie kisses; you will always be my angel. My love for you is never ending! (: