I Wanna Run Through the Halls of My High School

SHE
062906

After the hot, hot summer, everyone was exited to experience school again. The first day was the most prepared day of all. It was nerve-wracking. You don’t know what to do, say, react and feel. If I know, almost all the students could not sleep the night before the big new day. Everyone was just so curious and excited about what would happen that day.
And that day came. June 13, 2006 I woke up at 5:30 in the morning. (Not bad for the first day of school). I wondered what my batch mates would look and sound like. I said my prayers and walked up to the corner to get a ride.
When I reached the prestigious gates of UP High, a familiar face approached me and asked “Oi! Do, skwela man lage ka?” I answered his joke with what I really felt. “Of course! Nganong di gud?! I Love school!” And from there I could see new shy faces doubting what their lives would be upon entering UP. “A whole lot of surprises” I whispered to the wind. I felt that too about three years ago.
And so my day started with meeting and greeting friends from all the corners of the school. People were noisily chatting about their unforgettable experience during the short summer vacation.
The bell rang for our day of flag ceremony. Everyone sang the national anthem although the pith was a little bit high. After hearing the news about the students who cannot memorize the Panatang Makabayan, I’m sure everyone tried their best to speak it or to pretend like they’re memorized it. But
When the singing of the school hymn started the sophomore, juniors, and seniors sang their hearts out. It was the only thing they were proud about that very moment since the freshies didn’t have any idea of that song. Then Madam Baltazar went to the stage to great everybody. But before she came down, she left the statement of the year. Do not stick to mediocrity. Strive for the excellence and always be the best. Everyone knew by heart what those words meant. I think that started classes with that statement from our hearts and minds.
At the end of the day, I realized what were expectations and personal promises. I think everyone hoped for the best of our year.
Now that I am graduating, I am about to face a new school-opening in a very different environment. I know it would be hard but I can’t do anything but to except it. I hope my first day in college will be as good and fresh as my first days in UP high.