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## A Note to Seniors

May 1st, 2009 | Tags:
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Hey 09 Seniors,

Congratulations on making it this far, graduation is only a few weeks away. By now you’ve probably already started rehearsing how everything’s going to, skipping assignments/class, and debating about whether the diploma you get on graduation day is the ‘real thing’ or not. Senior seminar has become the worst part of every day and you’re scrambling to wrap up your project.

Pretty soon you’ll be leaving Leelanau and all of your friends that you spent your time with as well as the faculty that helped you grow. Perhaps you’re just glad to be out or perhaps your saddened by the loss of your friends or perhaps your anxious about the future or maybe a combination of all three.

When you first came to Leelanau, there were people who helped you out. They showed you the ropes, helped you buy cigarettes under the school’s nose, and showed you where you could smoke them in complete secrecy. When you got in trouble, perhaps they had your back as well. Now you won’t be seeing them anymore and you won’t be able to reciprocate all of the favors that they’ve given you.

You’ve also made some new friends who are younger than you. Maybe you showed them the ropes and taught them how to take the screen out of their window, or covered for them when the dorm parents did attendance. After you get that oh so important piece of paper, you’ll be free and outside of the school’s reach. Unfortunately, your friends back at Leelanau won’t and they’re going to need your help. They’ll need your advice when they get in a tough spot and they’ll need your assistance when trying to hide things in the mail. They’ll need you when they’re roomed and have nobody to talk to.

Some people will choose to wipe the dirt off, pick up again, and start a new life after Leelanau and some people will stand by their friends and support them till they’re out. This is a plea that you be the latter and help your friends, whether through Leelanau Talk or through your own means. You can always donate to Leelanau Talk and know it’s going to go a long ways, but some people don’t agree with our politics or the way we do things and that’s fine, just don’t let that stop you from being a good friend and standing by those who you love and trust. Work on your own and help those who are still at Leelanau. Let’s be out here for them.

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