Getting There

Wow! You all look so beautiful ...and handsome! Mr. Elder and I had a great time sharing your prom with you last night. I hope you had a wonderful evening and made lots of special memories. Your Raider days are coming to an end--are you paying attention?

It's important that you pay careful attention to these last few weeks. Listen, watch, take everything in. I know many of you are already thinking about next year--what to pack, what to buy, which of you will bring the mini-fridge and which the microwave. That's important too. But even though your high school days are drawing to a close, there is still much to be alert to. It's a pretty terrific time in your lives--senior breakfast, awards ceremony, your yearbook (!), grad nite, and finally graduation. So enjoy yourselves, take pictures, journal or blog.

Be sure to tell your friends how much they have meant to you. Thank your teachers for their hard work and concern. Hug your parents for their years of dedication. Complete this last school year in a way that honors all the work you have done so far so that those you leave behind will remember you with fondness. This too matters.

Most of all, take care of yourselves. Eat well, get plenty of rest, and continue to make wise choices. Enjoy yourselves but stay safe! Your future is at hand, and to quote a bad 80's song, it's so bright you gotta wear shades! Make sure you're ready.