It seemed like this weekend nothing would inspire me, nothing would come to mind. Chicago’s uprising violence, college, the democratic nomination race, R. Kelly , nothing sparked. So how was I going to do this blog assignment? But then it hit me - I’m tired of school. This school year is still not over no matter how much people say it is. It is not June, much less June 9. But instead of taking the negative route of this idea, I’m going to put a positive twist on it. What are the seniors going to miss about Kenwood? As much as students say that they hate Kenwood and they’re never coming back and everything else, the truth is we are bound to miss
something. Whether it was something from freshman year when we first fell in love with Kenwood, or that one teacher/guy/girl, whatever, we are going to miss something or someone somewhere. So off to memory lane...
I’m personally going to miss my friends whether they have already graduated or going to soon in the future. Of my teachers (starting from seventh grade, yes I’ve been here a long time): Ms. Bennett, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Saurdi, Ms. Mason, Mr. Scheidler, and Mr. Rhodes (and this is not a suck-up). I will also miss the counseling of Ms. Parker, Mr. Hatcher and Ms. Hill. My most fond memory will be my first pep rally in 2005 (probably the best one ever) and all the annual fashion shows. I’m also thankful for my experiences with Concert Choir. But that’s enough about me, how about the rest of the seniors?

What will they remember/miss and hold dear and close to their hearts? Robin Johnson's most fond memory is the "Fashion Show of '07 and the help and motivation from teachers" continuing on to say that she is doubtful that she will get that in college. The Brotherhood "made Kenwood more like home...more fun rather than just being business oriented" for what Charles Merrick was going to miss most of all. Concert Choir member Ashely Hatcher said that "I'll miss the great times I've had with Concert Choir". Most students said that they were going to miss their friends overall, but Elesha Mallett probably said it best, "being a child; the lack of responsibility".
Now enough about what seniors will miss, more importantly what kind of mark will we leave? What will teachers miss about us? Ms. Celesk, one of the math teachers, said about our class that we were "very energetic, a group that has a positive outlook". And Mr. Rhodes, the journalism teacher, said he was going to miss our "exuberance". Thanks guys, I'm sure you'll be missed.
Wow, graduation will be pretty emotional. We’ve had good times and bad times ‘08 but I don’t think we would change them for the world. These people and memories have made us who we are and as the saying goes, “What don’t kill you makes you stronger.” Looking back on this, I probably should have made this my last blog as a farewell. But anyway I’ll leave with this, as I said before, good luck Class of 2008, whether you’re in eighth grade, senior in high school or college. Best of luck to you in all your future endeavors. Much love.
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Woah woah woah first of all I want to say "much love" is my phrase!! You thief. You asked me what I will miss about kenwood in calc but I didn't give you a serious answer sooooooooo....I want to take the time now to provide you with one. What I will miss the most is the overall general concern that the staff at kenwood academy has provided me with all four years that I have attended said academy. I will also miss the bonds that I have established with my peers during this small interval of time, whether it be with friends or with my first love ALEX mwah xoxo.
PS I commented first =P
aw this was so sweet. I wanted to cry reading this. Can't believe you actually care about things like this. Well me I am going to miss my friends, such a Chris Radford, Jonathan Salter. God only gives us a few of them, and once they are here we do not get another. I am going to miss some of my teacher also. Such as Rhodes. I am going to miss the one that I can not name, but we know who I am going to talk about. All I can say is that I can;t wait to graduate, but thinking about all the things that I am going to be leaving behind really makes me want to cry.
T-The topic is what seniors will miss at Kenwood and this connects to the writer's concept of inspiration from KaliQa
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E-You did a great job of writing your blog as well as getting the reaction of others students as well as stating your own opinion.
I feel you on this one. I know I'm going to miss all of the people that I've befrended in my 4 years at Kenwood. It makes me sad to know that I won't be able to see my friends everyday like I do now. Great job, though.
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