When I hear the song “God’s Plan” play on the radio, I can’t help but think back to the moment when my friends and I went up to sing karaoke in front of the all the attendees at this year’s prom. I really didn’t think that I was the type of person who would enjoy school dances. I mean, I do love watching people dance, but I didn’t think my socially awkward self would actually enjoy dances at all.
I remember being so nervous about Homecoming 2017, which was my first dance. I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do. I was confused about convincing my parents to let me go, shopping for dresses and everything else involved with dances. I wasn’t the only one; my friends and I discussed how clueless we were all the time. I sort of just winged it, and it ended up going really well. It was a load of fun.
Even though there were imperfections and flaws in every dance, to me those were the most perfect moments because I spent them with my class. Despite the prom mishap that happened this year, I was really happy that I was able to attend the prom. Honestly, the mishap was what made our prom memorable and being able to spend it with my friends made it fun even though we couldn’t dance right next to the Endeavor.
I’m writing this because I know that there is some underclassman girl (or boy) somewhere who is as clueless as I was and thinks that dances are just a waste of time and money. While many people care most about getting straight A’s for their transcript, the most lasting memories of high school are made by participating in high school events. For me, the best memories of my high school career were made at dances, which is something I’m probably going to tell my kids everytime homecoming or prom comes around.
If you are someone who ends up just going to prom your senior year you are going to regret not going to other events. Let loose when you can, because participating in spirit week, going to herd games and going to dances were all the highlights that I remember. And trust me, it’s worth every penny (even if we had to splurge a little for prom).
I mean, if one day we are all going to forget the conversations and friendships that we had in this high school, at least the memories of going to these events will always remain with us. These years in high school have been everything but what I expected. But these really are the times that we will remember forever. The friendships and lessons will have an everlasting impact on my life but please remember to live your life and spread your wings a little even if it means attending that dance that everyone makes fun of. As graduation approaches I reminisce about my past. Goodbyes may have been a constant in my past, but this will be one of the hardest farewells I have ever done.
I will continue to cherish those moments that my high school has given me. From getting over a bad grade to swallowing my fears of looking awkward at dances, I will never forget those amazing experiences that my four years in this high school has given me.
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