Funny Faces

There comes a time at the end of senior year in High School where students begin to check out of their daily routines and start to daydream about the future; many people call this Senioritis. Symptoms include, but are not limited to: laziness, skipping class, not doing homework, and wearing sweats all the time. Along with the these wonderful traits of a Senioritis come an increasing need to relax and have a laugh with friends. In the pictures above there are a few images of me and Nathaniel Knapp in our final weeks of High School. Since we have both been very active through academics, sports, and clubs, there has often been stress within our lives. The realization, however, that free education is coming to a close and we are going to have to start caring about grades more, because we are paying for classes, is something we are finally realizing. This realization that our lives are taking a major shift has caused the two of us to take a step back from the rigorous schedules we have, to enjoy some extra fun. As pictures are worth 1000 words, we have both taken a liking in taking funny pictures. As I have blogged before about the innocence of children, again the characteristics of not having a care in the world and being able to enjoy life, are things that these images portray. While the last four years have been full of some stressful times, the final days of High School have been great for reminiscing about the fun we've had throughout the years. These last four years have been a great time in my life and I can't wait for the opportunities that are to arise after High School.

Partners Club Track

Throughout my four years at East High School I have been privileged to be a part of a group of people who know how to have a fun time through all aspects of life. This group I am referring to is the Partners Club. Over the years I have been able to befriend many people through this club and have made friendships that will last a lifetime. One of our primary activities as a club is sports training and competition. In the past month and a half the Partners Club has been training for track and field. We compete in the 4 x 100 meter relay, 100 m dash, shot putt, and long jump. While our training program is not as much of a time commitment as many, we get down to business and train hard when we need to, but we also know how to kick back and have some fun! In these three photos you can see the smiles that are present on all the faces of the athletes. Smiling is one thing that runs rampant throughout all of our activities in Partners Club. One of my favorite people to take pictures of is Linda Willie, who is in the first picture. I have been able to work with Linda for the past two years and I would say she is one of the happiest people I know! With a smile like hers you can't help but smile yourself. Throughout all the training, competing, and partying, Partners Club has been one of the most educational and inspirational groups I have ever been a part of and I thank all those who have been involved in the club through the years!