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Showing off their medals are Cathy Kerrigan (left), Lauren Vail, Cole Kerrigan, Leon Wright, Eric Schafer, Chelsea Joseph and Jacob Roza. The Belleville Young Life youth program held its first 5K fun run and walk May 4 at Van Buren Park. Belleville Walmart, Ahearn Printing and DiPietro & Day Law Firm sponsored the event. The program is sponsoring an annual golf tournament June 29. Contact Greg Siviy at 1-734-252-9395 for more information.

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Seniors prepare to take nal bow

The bittersweet process of finishing our last days in high school is here. Next Thursday, my fellow seniors and I will graduate. Less than a week from now, our high school careers come to an end. Less than a week from now, reality fades in. Less than a week from now, we begin the rest of our lives. I have been alive for over 17 years; however, life is just getting started for us seniors. Sure, these last 17 years have been fun, but graduation sparks a whole new aspect of life that most would call the real world, and I did not lie when I said the situation is bittersweet. If youve been in my position, you know what being a graduating senior in high school is like. For some, its not that big of a deal. They jump through the hoops, get their required credits and storm on out of high school without even looking back. For others, things are about to get a bit emotional. Think about it: its your last few weeks of doing something that you have are accustomed to doing for the past 12 or so years (Of course were talking about k-12 education here). Then, all of sudden, that big moment that you have imagined since you were just a little one comes at

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LAST TIMES AT BELLEVILLE HIGH

TONY KOENIG
you faster than a slapshot at the hand of Pavel Datsyuk. If you havent reached senior year of high school yet, let me tell you about the chaotic reality of this level in the game called life. It may seem odd to some, but I have become attached to my school; the outgoing students, incredible staff, exciting events, activities and even the building are all things that I have learned to love. School is a huge part of life and has been ever since the day I first walked on the bus to kindergarten wearing my Scooby-Doo backpack and light-up shoes.

I understand that classmen) have entered there is so much to the mentality of another experience beyond high day down and this many school, but the difficulty to go. Believe me, nearly comes with having to every student in this school say goodbye to what knows exactly how many has had such a positive days are left in the school impact on my life and year, and that includes me. what has helped mold Next Wednesday, were out me into the person I am today. As a Editors note senior, it doesnt make a bit of differTony Koenig is a graduating ence whether you senior at Belleville High School. like school or not; This is his nal column for The chances are, you View as a high school student. very well might shed a tear during that final walk around the of here. Crazy. building. Knowing that the end There are so many days of high school are things that happen at the here, I am trying to value end of the school year, my time at BHS as much especially as seniors as I possibly can. I can honwho are overloaded with estly say that senior year everything to come in has been a blast, and, just the near future. We have as fast as it began, it is comhad to worry about everying to an end. thing from preparing and I remember the first day sending our graduation of this year; the building announcements to cap and was beautiful. From the gown registration. And lets bright and mood lifting not forget about keeping colors to the modern design up those grades so we can of the school, it was sure actually graduate. to have an impact on this Thinking positively, the year and the years to come, most significant part of and it most definitely did. graduating is realizing that If you recall one of my first you have done something articles, I mentioned that so valuable and worthy. It when walking down the is a huge achievement that halls, all I saw was smiles one should take great pride everywhere. Students were in. truly ecstatic to have such a The hype grows more brilliant new school. intense every day at To this day, I still see that Belleville High School. same attitude throughout Most seniors (and underthe school. Perhaps it is

the positive atmosphere of the building. If youve ever been in our building, you might notice how much of a professional environment it is. To actually have all of the resources necessary to teach and learn is something that the staff and student body couldnt be more thankful for. I must say, I am grateful to be a part of the class of 2013. We are the first senior class of the new building and I believe we have influenced the underclassmen in a positive manner. In other words, we have done a stellar job performing as the rest of the schools role models. In the month of May, there were/are several events for seniors to plan for: cap and gown distribution, senior recognition night, final exams, senior prom and the famous senior party. Of course we have plenty on our plates, but we are seniors... we got this! As my blog series with the View comes to an end, I want to thank those students at Belleville High School who I have known for making these last four years the best that they could possibly be. It has been a fun ride, and without the incredible individuals that are or were a part
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