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To The Graduating Class of 2013


Do you remember the first day back, in September, When we first called ourselves seniors? Watching and waiting, Itching as the clock ticked. This day seemed so far away, But really it was quickly approaching. It got closer with every laugh we shared, Every hair we pulled from stress, Sometimes we didn’t think we would make it, But here we now stand. We will always remember those who stood beside us since the beginning; Some we’ve lost along the way and some have joined us as we went. And though this ceremony is more for our parents, This diploma is for us. We are the graduates of 2013, We are the memories of our high school years. Somehow this piece of paper represents everything we’ve learned, But the yearbook captures what it means to have been a high school student. We worked ourselves to the bone, We cried with blood, sweat and tears. And now all our hard work is paying off. The future is here. It’s finally our turn, The time has finally come. And as we march out with tears in our eyes, And say final goodbyes The last thing I want to say is: Well done, graduates.
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RebeccaYSPerez

I'm a fiction writer as well as a poet. Just recently graduated from University Heights High School, the birth school of Power Writers the program that started the Power Poetry ideal. I have been a writer for a majority of my life, and a Power Writer for the past four. I am enrolling in college to get an English degree so I can teach high school English classes, and maybe one day write my own book. Poetry has been my homage for many years now and has helped me through some of my very own personal struggles and led the way towards the healing of these things. I would be more than happy to help and offer my opinion to everyone, as well as share my own stories. We are all here not only to create but to connect. Becca.

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Grant-Grey Porter Hawk Guda
<p>Powerful expression. Always let poetry fill your life. Keep expressing your heart. &nbsp;</p>
RebeccaYSPerez
<p>Gramma, I knew it was you the moment I saw the Username. Thank you so much! Love you Gramma!</p>
EmiM
<p>The presence and spirits of the graduating class came alive in this one Rebecca! It took me into the whole experience and feelings through your description of it all. You made it real! This is your Grandma speaking but I do know a good one whe i read it! If I can feel it, it&#39;s a winner!</p>

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