10/04/2025
We can still remember the very first day when we stood before the class to introduce ourselves. The majority of us had shaking hands and quivering voices as we said our names, scared of being criticized by the new faces in front of us. Just to make things more intimidating, we were already in senior high schoolโ a step towards our dreams, yet one that we knew would have sleepless nights and crushing pressures weighed on us.
But unexpectedly, the same classmates we were afraid that would judge us ended up being our closest friends. Yes, the journey was certainly stressful, most of the time even chaotic, but with them around, it became somehow tolerable. Just kidding, it was actually worse! But in all honesty, they made this senior high experience into something not only memorable, but also genuinely worthwhile.
We don't regret the friendships we've made, even the mischievous moments we swore we wouldnโt speak of. And as we all grow and change, only one thing is certain; if ever given the chance to meet again, weโd smile at one another, laugh at our past struggles, and cherish every crazy, imperfect memory we hadโ simply because we went through it all together.
Words by: Kathlyn Dimayuga
Layout by: Ryan Elmer Telebangco
Sketches by: Ranz Philip Ragas
