Riding Waves by Susan Marie Schulhof (Excerpt)
Then
Beginning
of June 2011
“See you all there, Mom. I’m leaving to pick up Ashley,” I yell to her
as I walk out to the garage. Since we need to be at graduation earlier than our
families, I am using my mom’s car, and they will come later. I throw my cap and
gown in the back seat and drive to pick up my best friend, Ashley. As I pull
into her driveway, she comes out of her house already in her cap and gown. Her
gown is a little wrinkly; her cap is crooked, but she has the biggest smile on
her face.
“This is it, Harper.”
“It is,” I reply as I drive towards our high school. I can’t believe
that I am graduating from high school.
“I love this song,” Ashley says as she turns up the radio. “Lazy Song”
by Bruno Mars blasts in the speakers as we pull into the parking lot. I notice
that the sky is overcast today, but at least it is not raining. I put on my cap
and gown as we walk inside the school. I swear that I can actually feel the
energy and excitement in the room as we say hi to all of our friends. Everyone
is full of nervous chatter as we find our place in line for the processional.
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