Class of 2021 ~ It's Your Time to Shine Bright

I read an article a few weeks ago, and it hit all the points, we, as parents of the Class of 2021, are facing with our High School Seniors.  I remember that pit in my stomach as we dropped little Karson off at Plano on August 5, 2008.  What was in store for her? Was she prepared? How would she handle it all?  She came home that afternoon claiming how much she loved school and couldn't wait to go back.  Through her academic journey, we quickly found out that Karson was extra special.  She'd been gifted with an incredible brain that was/is like a sponge.  Awards piled up, testing was through the roof, she'd be invited to attend 212 Academy for gifted students, she'd participate in the school's academic and quick recall teams, and the list goes on and on and on.  Her G/T teacher pulled me aside one day in the hall and told me how incredible Karson was and that she had the ability to quickly pick up new ideas, and the things she didn't know the answers to, her general intellect would kick in and help her sort out the answers.  Middle and high school have been no different.  She's continued to excel academically, scoring high on her exams, ACT, SAT, AP classes and being accepted into the prestigious Governor's Scholars program this summer.  School is her thing! The questions I had when Karson was an incoming kindergartener are the questions I face today as she enters her Senior year at South..what's in store for her?  Is she prepared? How will she handle this year?  

My answer: I have no doubt she and the class of 2021 will make the most of it!  Yes, it's going to be different, weird, bumpy, unpredictable, but that's LIFE.  As parents, let's look forward to their final year, embrace the moments, and encourage them as much as possible.  Let's not focus on all the things they won't get to do, but focus on LOVING their last year of high school and hugging them a little tighter than usual!

Senior pics, round 1, are complete with the oh-so-talented Erin Denny out of Franklin, KY with The Studio on Main.  Karson and I were pleased. It's such a treat working with someone who makes you feel comfortable, sets up shots beautifully, and gives great instruction.  She did an incredible job with the session.  We plan to do two more sessions - one in the fall and one in the spring.  Heck, we might even do one in the winter if we get snow!  

Cheers Class of 2021!  Let's make it one to remember!