As the weather slowly starts to get warmer and the school year starts winding down, students all around and at CJHS start counting down the days till summer. Until last week. Till the last wakeup. Till the last day. For everyone, summer feels like the reward we’ve been waiting for all year.
For many, summer represents freedom. After long, straight months of homework, tests, alarms, and busy schedules, summer gives everyone a nice break from constant stress–the idea of waking up without rushing to get ready for school.
Social media also fuels the excitement for summer as everyone is posting beach pictures, concerts, sunsets, and warm weather.
There is also nostalgia that lies within summer that also fuels that excitement. Certain songs, bonfires, lakes, boats, tanning, late night drives, ice cream runs, and memories that stay with people forever. The best memories are made in summer. Many students see summer as a chance for a break, a chance for a reset, and a chance to enjoy life without the stress and pressure of school responsibilities.
Even though the countdown till summer can seem long and make the last stretch of school feel longer, it also gives us students something to look forward to and finish strong. The anticipation and all the fun waiting ahead for us is what makes summer feel special before it even begins.
Finish strong, wWlves! Summer is on its way!
