On The Day We Take Our Graduation Photos Novels & Stories

“Maybe he’ll open up about it.” “I just hope that it’s nothing serious between us.” I said worriedly. The program ended with us tossing our graduation caps and shouted in joy knowing that we graduated. All of us took pictures in our togas along with the certificates and medals we received. Minutes later, before going back home, we agreed that all of us are seeing each other later at The Dandelion at 7 pm. Jaiden reminded us to wear something nice later and specifically told us to not wear shorts or anything sleeveless because she wanted our pictures to look great later.

But I didn't really listen to what she was saying, just stared straight ahead at the students who were running and past us into the hall. 'Graduation Ceremony' I read the large banner hanging at the entrance of the hall. Today is indeed our graduation day. After several months full of struggles like on the battlefield, we finally got through it all and officially relinquished our 'student' status. Stepping away from the transition from a child to an adult who has responsibility for theirself. "Shasha! Come here!" Siena waved her hand excitedly, so did Andreas as soon as they saw me enter the hall with Nami. I just smiled at them, then joined the rest of the 3rd graders for a group photo.

When the picture is taken, mom and dad pull us all into a family hug. " Always?" Dad questioned. " And forever." We all answered together. ~ As we pull into the parking lot, I glance out the window and see a crowd already forming, students in the very same gowns as me, parents with cameras and excitedly chatting about while the teachers clutch on to clipboards, hurrying about. My breath catches in my throat. This is really happening. I am about to graduate. " Ready?" Dad ask in the front seat, staring at me through the rearview mirror.

The limo comes to pick us back up and everyone crashes at Axle and Jameson’s place. A few days after prom, it’s finally graduation day and we’re all looking forward to moving on to the next chapter. Shaunice and Stan are sitting with Kayla And Theo beside Irene in the crowd in front of the stage. After we’ve all gone up to get our diplomas, Jameson, Axle and I join the others and they all hug us and congratulate us.

Patricia's POV "1, 2, 3! Smile!" I smiled sweetly at the camera while feeling the toga I was wearing. Today is our graduation pictorial and I feel so happy. I can already feel the juice of my sufferings. When I finished taking photos, it was Jess's turn. I retouched for a while and checked myself in the mirror. I am wearing a red off shoulder dress. Jess and Kelvin made me glam. All of my classmates are happy of course. We will be taking photos again for the creative shot so I sited in the corner of the classroom to wait.

A lot is going on on social media that I need to know. I check out the new update of my school and was glad to see that we are graduating next month. It annoys me that I won't be there. I have always wanted to be present on graduation day. Pictures will be taken without me present on that day. I let out a sigh.

Kenzie's POV Everything has been going great between Aiden and I since the last arguement. With graduation approa hing so fast, I'm a little on edge but it might just be the fact that we're entering a new chapter of our lives. We won't be children anymore. I've always pictured myself on graduation day surrounded by my family. My dad would be taking blurry selfies while I have my arms wrapped around my mom and my brother. I've always pictured that. That is what the perfect day looks like in my head.

Kim, when will you turn back and glance at me? The date at the bottom is May 17, 2014. This letter, from nine years ago, was written on the day they took their high school graduation photos. Taking graduation photos early was a tradition at their school. Time seems to snap back to that day. Forgotten fragments in the corner of her memory are now completely pieced together. In early summer, the sunlight was warm, and the shadows of the trees swayed. The hundred-year-old school's teaching building was hidden in the dancing tree shadows.

She wasn't the kind to miss a photo shoot. "I haven't been seeing your cousin lately, did she break her leg or something? It is really unlike her not to show up. I hope she shows up for graduation cause if she doesn't, the whole school will bail," Andrea muttered and I breathed in pondering on what had happened to her. "Smile for the camera please," the cameraman said and we did, making a happy memory of our lives. I went to my locker and packed my things since tomorrow would be our last day in school.

He was always reserved, but that action spoke louder than any words. Months apart, school days felt like a faded snapshot. When my friends sent me the graduation photo, it was like peering into someone else's life. Shane and Esther stood side by side, looking like a perfect couple. My eyes slid over their smiling faces, but my heart didn't stir.