till we meet again-sorry and thank you

this week is graduation

I have regrets and joys that will stay with me till the grave 

so I want to tell you sorry.

Sorry for things I said and things I didn't

Sorry for the mean faces and snide comments

Sorry

In elementary school, I barked at Nate Finlayson on the bus and cannot make eye contact with him ever since. Sorry Nate.

In junior high, I wrote a love note to David Flake, gave it to him the end of class, and ran off. And I left a love note in John Savage's locker.  Sorry. It's all still awkward to this day and I wish I'd never done any of it in the first place.

In high school, I learned to keep to myself because that was what was best for me. I wish I hadn't of kept oh so quiet. 

and as I sat back and watched people, I learned some things. so thank you. 

Melissa Simpson taught me that people are more important than anything.

 and Ashley Martin that little things can make a difference.

Abbie Weichers taught me that a laugh can fix almost anything.

 and Kailee Hogge that it's ok to act crazy sometimes.

Emi Hironaka taught me that anyone can be your friend.

 and Ellery Osborn that people change and opposites make the best pairs.

Emma Fruehan taught me that there is good in everyone and a rumor isn't worth it.

 and Danielle Kemp that a listening ear is never a bad idea.

Whitney Porter taught me that commitment pays off.

 and Yuna Page that we can have it all.

Heather Peterson taught me we have more than one chance at life and to never give up.

 and Brylee Bromley that service is the key to happiness and acceptance.

Kenya Anderson taught me that even though life sucks sometimes, you can change your attitude.

 and Jane Rowberry that hard work pays off.

Abby Jardine taught me that an invite won't hurt and how to build someone up.

 and Megan Solomon that judging doesn't help and love is what's important.

the list could go on.

thank you.

You all made a difference whether you know it or not.

Keep strong Knights and till we meet again,

Abigail Waters