The Final Post

5/25/2020

For the last blog post I want to go over our high school experience. There have been plenty of things that have happened to each of us over the last four years and I want to know what are some of the most important memories that you have created during this time. These can be your happiness moments or just something that has had an impact on your life. No matter what these memories are, I want to know why they are what you chose to talk about for your last blog. How have these memories shaped your future plans and how you chose to go through the rest of your life? How do you think your own character has changed over your time in high school? Do you believe you have made friends that you will stay in contact with? Simply, I want to know how high school has changed you and what events happened that caused this change. This may be the last chance I get to learn about all of you in this collective environment and I don’t want to waste that opportunity. Please have as much fun as you can with your final blog.

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Josephine

5/27/2020 09:29:30 pm

Some of my best moments in high school was finding my identity. I took every theater class I possibly could at my old school in Oregon. I found that I absolutely love working with lighting and designing costumes. I would like to do lighting and costume design for theater in the future as a side job. At the beginning of my high school career, I was dealing with a lot of family issues that made me numb to my life and extremely disconnected from reality. I was very reserved and quiet. I did not like to talk to others and just floated through my day. I slowly realized that yes, I have dealt with a lot of heavy things in my past but that doesn’t define who I am. I became more and more social and carefree and met some of the best people I have ever come across here at Salmon High School. I do not want to lose contact with my friends that I have made here. At this point, they all seem more like family to me. We have all been through too much together to simply become strangers again. Overall, my high school career has been very rocky at times but in the end, I proved to myself that no matter how tough things might be I can persevere and overcome. It was all worth it, in the end, I not only found myself but friends for life. In the words of my grandfather, “All there is to it is to do it”

Madicyn

5/30/2020 10:07:10 am

I like to think that we will stay friends with the people we have became so close to in high school, the ones who are like our family, the ones we’ve been with for the most painful times, and the ones where all our high school memories they were involved with... but the pessimistic side of me looks at the adults in my life, and notices the lack of high school besties in their lives. Hopefully for some of us, or most of us, this will be different.

Faith

5/30/2020 09:16:27 pm

High school really does bring a lot of us many ups and downs, but it is an extremely important time in our lives. Finding true friends is one of the best parts of high school.

Kately

5/31/2020 01:47:43 pm

You did very well, and I can see a difference in you from freshman year. I’m very proud of you, and I’m proud to be your friend. I admire your strength and tenacity, and value the advice you gave me.

Faith

5/29/2020 10:20:30 am

I have many different memories in high school that have shaped me as a person overall. Ever since middle school, things at home were not the best. School was an escape for me, a place to see my friends and to just feel comfortable. My freshman year was very interesting, I had skipped 8th grade and gone straight to my freshman year in high school from being in 7th grade. I also had to get scoliosis surgery in October in the starting months of my freshman year, and ended up missing a lot of school during my recovery. Sophomore year was much different, I had found my friend group and settled into my own routine in school.
Since I was a freshman, I have always wanted to move to Boise. When I would visit my cousin in Boise, I always felt like there just wasn’t enough time and I always wanted to stay longer. I loved everything about this place and knew it was where my future would be. Now that we’re all seniors and all have plans as to where we’re going and what we’re doing for the rest of our lives, it is crazy that after four years of wanting to go to Boise that it has become a reality. It is really starting to set in that high school is really over.
My high school experience has honestly been exactly what I hoped for before going into it. I made some of my best friends here, and made so many fun memories that are unforgettable. I hope that Boise is going to allow me to continue to make new friends and amazing memories, and I wish the same for everyone else.

Madicyn

5/30/2020 10:09:21 am

I am also most definitley excited to be moving to Boise as well. I’m extremely nervous, and it is super scary transition, but I’ve always been pretty good with change.
Here’s to the next adventure!!!!! Good luck to everyone :)

Erykah

5/31/2020 11:09:05 am

I've made lots of lifelong friends in high school, and I am so thankful for each of them. Making plans for the future is scary, but I'm excited to see where life takes us next!

Alyssa Farnworth

5/31/2020 05:57:11 pm

I hope Boise treats you well I'm excited to be going there too! I hope that we are all able to be successful and achieve whatever we wish for our futures.

Brax Kauffman

5/31/2020 08:18:43 pm

I know exactly what you mean by being nervous and excited. I’m happy that we each have similar feelings to what is going to come next.

Madicyn

5/30/2020 10:04:06 am

Surprisingly, I’ve learned more in high school other than the mitochondria being the power house of the cell. I have learned life lessons through the four years in high school that have changed and shaped me to be who I am today. Looking back to freshman year to now, I have changed drastically (thank goodness). I went from an insecure girl, who had little real confidence to a leader in different organizations and a new person who isn’t afraid to speak her truth. High school did that. Some of the actual events that made this happen was one, leaving a puppy love relationship that was holding me back, meeting and becoming friends with Tamryn Seybold, and really just taking that extra step to get involved and to know and care about the people around me. I had setbacks like everyone else, but in the long run these also taught me more about the world, real life, and myself. Moving to soda springs during my sophomore year was rough, moving back and drowning myself in activities and groups, taking all the advanced classes I could, and continuing to balance relationships, fun, school, work, and everything else. But again this has taught me skills I am bound to use in my future. Overall, high school has been an amazing journey with many bumpy roads and hard times, but in the end it has genuinely prepared me for the next adventure.

Faith

5/30/2020 09:14:24 pm

I think life lessons during high school are extremely valuable. I am excited to move to Boise too and I hope it will be an even bigger adventure!

Erykah

5/31/2020 11:00:08 am

I share a similar experience. I used to be shy, and I did not like myself or talking with others. A part of that was because I was so self conscious of my acne. I've learned to accept it now, which has helped me focus my energy on other things I love to do, like hanging out with friends or playing violin.

Brax Kauffman

5/31/2020 08:17:20 pm

I am happy that you have learned things from high school that you will be able to use for the rest of your life.

Erykah

5/31/2020 10:53:01 am

My junior year was the most influential year in high school for a few reasons. I took fairly difficult classes, like AP English, Physics, and DC Trig, which made my schedule tight. Although I knew this, I decided to take part in Newsies, DFY, NHS, and various music competitions and performances. On top of all this, I had a long-distance relationship. I was busy all the time, and it was hard finding a balance between work and play. Even though this was my busiest year, I learned a lot about myself. For example, I used to be stubborn when it comes to asking for help, but I learned to overcome that because I know it will help me in the long run. Also, I was very shy when I was an underclassman, and I didn’t have many friends. In Newsies, I made lots of friends who I adore to this day. Instead of eating alone like I did my Freshman year, I had a friend group during lunch, and we always had a fun time. I hope to keep in contact with all of them in the future, even if it is only through liking their posts on social media. Overall, I’m happy with my high school experiences. I challenged myself, which helped me grow into the person I am today.

Kately

5/31/2020 01:42:45 pm

You really have improved, and I am so proud of you. You aren’t afraid to put yourself out there and do your best. I’m proud to call you my friend.

Andy Gebhardt

5/31/2020 02:17:00 pm

That was a tough junior year but it sounds like you got through it and are in a good spot going into college. Is there anything you would change about your classes in high school? Or have they changed you in any way?

Josephine

5/31/2020 02:51:28 pm

Newsies was such an influential time for me. It was because of the drama department in Salmon that I was able to open up again. I met some truly wonderful people. Including you Erykah! I am very thankful that I got the chance to meet you and all of my other friends. You have helped me through so much and have always supported me when times got tough. I can not wait to see where life takes you!

Kately

5/31/2020 01:35:59 pm

Well, where to start? I think I’ve changed quite a bit for the better. In freshman year I was immature and more bent on pleasing others other than myself. I’ve learned to value what I want over what others expect of me. I also had expectations for myself on my education that made me sacrifice more sleep than I’d care to say. I know my abilities and boundaries, while still keeping the same tenacity. I wasn’t the most approachable as a freshman, but I somehow made some friends that mean the world to me, and I don’t know how I’d be if I never met them.

Andy Gebhardt

5/31/2020 02:15:41 pm

That is neat to think back and realize what you acted like. I think that is how we grow as students and people. Do you think there is still more you will grow and develop?

Josephine

5/31/2020 03:20:14 pm

From freshman year to now I have seen you grow into who you are today. I am very proud of you for living your life for you, even though this can be hard to do at times. I have also learned that I can not please everyone all the time because that is exhausting. I used to care deeply about what others thought of me. Then I realized that life is too short to pretend that I am something I am not just to please those around me. Being true to yourself is the best thing anyone can do for themselves. I am so happy to have met you. Thank you for being there for me through the good times and the bad times. You, along with my other friends have made my high school career so much better.

Andy Gebhardt

5/31/2020 02:14:31 pm

My experience in high school has been kind of touch and go. I have loved some things and greatly disliked others. I know I have learned a lot but I also am ready to take the next step.
My relationships in high school have been interesting. I have never been a person that has a large group of friends. I try to get along with everyone and I think I do a fairly good job because nobody really hates me (that I know of), but I also do not get super close to a lot of people. The friends I am closest to are mostly juniors and are part of my cross country team. They’re just the guys that understand what I love and are very similar to me in many ways. I also spend more time with them because of sports but I think that them being in the sport just makes it that much better. Out of our senior class, I cannot say there are a lot of people I am super close to. There are a few that I consider great friends but it’s hard to say if we will keep in touch after high school.
I think I’m my early years meaning middle school and probably freshman year I had almost two personalities, one at home and one at school. I believe most of this was because I simply couldn’t afford to be the crazy energetic and weird kid I was at home when I was at school. I think I’m my junior and senior year I began to find that balance of knowing when to have fun and when to work hard.
I used to look up to seniors because they were the top of the school. But now that I’m here I realize that it’s not really that different and I was just younger and had a better view of them that is slightly less now. Overall, the experiences I have had in high school have been great. From the activities I have been involved in to the classes I have taken I have loved almost all of it. I am going to college in Colorado will be in a completely new environment. I am definitely going to be challenged but I think that I’ve been shown how to work hard in high school. So good luck to everyone in whatever you do next in your life and thanks for making high school memorable, even with a weird senior year.

Alyssa Farnworth

5/31/2020 05:48:42 pm

I think it is great that you learned how to balance your personality with your studies. Was there anything specific that allowed you to make this change? Good luck in Colorado!

Paige

5/31/2020 07:11:50 pm

Finding balance between home and school life is hard to do. We tend to have two sides that alternate around friends and family. I'm glad you were able to better understand who you are and have a positive high school experience.

Aiden

5/31/2020 10:15:50 pm

I know we kind of fell off after basketball but I want you to know I look up to your mentality and work ethic. I remember a home game maybe freshmen year and we were on the court together before it started and I asked you if you were nervous. You replied with, "Are you serious? I'm staring these guys down." That has resonated with me and it helped my mentality. Sucks we can't play soccer this last year,

Paige Hilton

5/31/2020 03:22:32 pm

A few months before I started high school I went on a college road trip with my dad and older sister. I remember some of the colleges we went to but the one that stuck out to me was BYU-Idaho. I loved the campus and I could not help admiring ever building and tree and sidewalk. I felt at peace there and all through my high school career I have known that I would attend BYUI. On the first day of my freshman year all of the freshman were called into the gym to be spoken to before they started their new high school experience. There were two senior girls who were speaking to us and I remember one of them saying "the friends you walk into high school with will not be the friends you end up leaving with". I thought this was absurd and I knew my friends and I would be together over the next four years. However in the second semester of my freshman year I got really sick and had to be homeschooled and then my family and I moved to back to Salmon before my sophomore year. I have one friend out of the nine I had going into high school. So for me, I learned the value of an open mind, I learned the importance of hard work and dedication, and the most valuable lesson of all was understanding how much my family loves and cares about me.
I have most certainly changed, I have learned not to care about what others think of me, and understand the importance of living in the moment. I know the lessons I have learned throughout high school would not be possible without the outstanding teachers I learned from, good friends I spent time with, and the extracurricular activities I was a part of.

Tori Weir

5/31/2020 09:57:52 pm

All these life experiences have helped you get to this point in your life, and they will continue to help you grow in the future. I am proud of all you have accomplished, and I wish you all the best for the years to come.

Alyssa Farnworth

5/31/2020 05:45:36 pm

High school was both a good and a bad experience for me. My Freshman and Sophomore years were pretty bad. I had always enjoyed school and those two years almost ruined it for me due to things happening at school in my freshman year and then fear of those same things in my sophomore year. However, in my junior year I noticed some changes I made a few friends loved my teachers and things started to turn around then, things started to happen in my personal life that have continued into this our senior year. However I decided I was really going to try to put myself out there for my senior year no matter the circumstances. I maintained friendships I had made junior year, joined student council, went to sports games, attended my first high school dance (just for the experience), went to Boise with the student council, and just tried to help out more. This was a great experience for me. I have loved my time in Salmon High School. While some of the the years were not good they were each transformative.
I have grown and changed a lot in my high school years and I look forward to the future. Personally, I have made some friends and would love to stay in contact but don't see it as all that realistic as people do grow apart and we won't all be seeing each other daily. Each of you has great futures ahead and I can't wait to see where they take you so I am wishing you all well and the best of luck. Thanks to all of you for making high school and English especially so memorable.

Paige

5/31/2020 07:09:55 pm

You putting yourself out there is such an inspiration to me. I have always been more reserved but I understand the value in helping out and being involved and I'm hoping to be more involved in my new college experience. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to get to know you over the past two years in English.

Alyssa Farnworth

5/31/2020 11:32:29 pm

I have loved getting to know you! You are an amazing friend and I had so much fun sitting next to you this year in English! I already know you will do well in college.

Tori Weir

5/31/2020 09:50:59 pm

I loved that you put yourself out there to be involved with activities this year. I am so excited to see where life takes you and I am grateful to have gotten to know you well these past two years.

Alyssa Farnworth

5/31/2020 11:34:23 pm

You have become one of my great friends! You have such great potential and I also can’t wait to see how college life treats you! We will definitely have to keep in touch!

Sabrina

5/31/2020 10:10:22 pm

Looking back at all the people I didn't talk to and now do is crazy! I'm so glad we were in classes together so we got to know each other. I'm going to miss you so we better keep in touch.

Alyssa Farnworth

5/31/2020 11:35:35 pm

It has been an absolute privilege to be your friend! You are and amazing friend and we will absolutely keep in touch because I’m going to miss you big time!

Tori Weir

5/31/2020 09:46:57 pm

Now that I am looking back on these four years of school, I have noticed some major changes in my life and character. Moving to Salmon my Freshman year was a big change, and the uncertainty and new environment intimidated me. After all, I am not too outgoing, and I am content with only a few friends. I would say Freshman year was a blur. I don’t recall any memorable or outstanding moments that year. I wasn’t pushed out of my comfort zone until my third year at Salmon. I slowly became more open and talkative during my Junior year. My experiences here have helped me strengthen my character, friendships, and knowledge. It takes a long time for me to open up to people, so I am grateful to those who were willing and had patience with me. I have opened up more, but I still keep my quiet and reserved nature. My experiences have helped shape me into my present self. Each individual views life through a different lens and my personal experiences impact my perspective on the world around me.

Sabrina

5/31/2020 10:08:37 pm

I remember being in AP with you and wondering why that side of the class didn't speak. You have such a fun personality and I'm regretful that I didn't try to speak to you sooner. Having you in class has been so fun.

Sabrina

5/31/2020 10:07:14 pm

Moving to Salmon during my transition to high school was very scary for me. I went through a lot of friends over the years and am so happy with the group that I have around me now. I was too mouthy when I got here so it was nice to learn how to socialize, even though some of it came from rude comments. That's high school for you. I wish I would've gotten out more. Now that I have the will to I can't. I loved participating in choir and learning how to sing from Mr. A. I also really loved finding musical theatre and developing a passion for it. All of the characters I played helped me discover something about myself. Each teacher had an effect of me too. Mr. Dickerson taught me how to think and prepared me for entering AP with Braswell, which was also an amazing class. Class with Mr Pace has also been a blast and the dynamic has been so fun. I learned how painful procrastinating is and will continue toward my journey of just getting stuff done right away, like blog posts. I'm so glad I moved here and while I wouldn't call high school fun, it was a blast.

Aiden

5/31/2020 10:10:31 pm

You have changed a ton and I'm thankful for you and how you influenced me these last two years. Those experiences and teachers are so cool I hope you never forget them.

Aiden

5/31/2020 10:07:42 pm

I can't beleive how far I've come. Highschool was a blast. Time really does fly and I'm so grateful for the friends I made the people that were examples to me and for the people that have touched my life for good. I'm so grateful for the experiences I had the late nights and early morning that procrastinated brought me and the things that I thought I'd never get over but now I can't even remember. I'll never forget basketball seasons, hanging with the boys, hanging with the girl and the teachers that really cared. Thanks for everything you have shaped who I am and will be.

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