Bittersweet Memories of My Freshman Year

Freshman year, freshman year,
Where to even begin?
It's had its ups, it's had its downs,
but looking back on it I mostly grin.

The beginning of the year was a real wake-up call
From middle school, where us eighth-graders had it good
Ninth grade proved to be a lot more work to balance;
All the advice we had been given, we now understood.

Sports are taken to a whole new level in high school,
I made varsity teams and competed with the best.
President of the class of 2013, member of G&T,
It's not only about academics, it's also about all the rest.

But most importantly, I developed many new relationships,
Made new friends, got to know new acquaintances and teachers.
The saddest part is that one special teacher I've grown to love
is leaving us already. This year's been bittersweet; I'll sure miss her.

WE'LL MISS YOU, MS. SCHIFF!