Final Sullivan Update

Hey, everyone. I'm here for my final update on Sullivan of the school year (and maybe the last update ever, who knows). School is just about over. Our graduation ceremony for the seniors is tomorrow (I'll be there, working as a service guide). Final exams are halfway over (thank god for that). It's just that time of the year which most of us have been waiting for.

If anyone's wondering, there hasn't been no fights (at least from what I know). Same old stuff. Although, there was a group of kids who attempted to start something yesterday and on another day about two weeks ago. They were ... um, I guess skipping, through the halls, shouting something at the top of their lungs. Had no idea what that was about. But other than that, nothing.

This has been a really good school year, I think. Better than last year. There were less fights and less drama. We still do have a couple of problems, but they're small for the most part, and whatever big ones we have will probably phase out as the next school year goes on. But for right now, I'll just say "whatever" to that.

This school year was yet another memoriable one. It was also enjoyable, somewhat funny and hard (in terms of school work). It's been enjoyable because I've been with the autism program yet another year. It's been great to be with them for a second year. On the first day of school back in September, this time, I wasn't nervous at all, because I already knew the staff and the kids. That was a good feeling.

Our assemblies are still enjoyable, and I've been glad to have been a part of those. In particular, our sports award assembly a couple of weeks ago left an impression on me. Our program was recongized for the work we did in Special Olympics. It felt good to see my classmates get loud cheers from their regular peers. And, our holiday parties are still the bomb. Thanksgiving, Christmas, you name it. I had fun at just about all of them.

I'll finish up here with why this year's been another enjoyable one. That's because of being with my teachers, teacher assistants, classmates from the program (old and the few new ones we got this year). About my classmates: I think that they'll all have bright futures ahead of them, because they're smart and they have the courage that it takes to have in today's society. If any of them read this, I just want to say, even though I may not be in the program next year (nearly all of my classes are outside of the program), I will still try to see them as much as I can. Not just to socalize, though. I will also try to see them so I can help them with any problems that they face at school and in life.

I have once again enjoyed my time in my regular classes. It was nice to have classes with a couple of old friends from last year and it was nice to make some new friends.

This school year was funny mainly because of the water balloon fight the seniors had a few weeks ago. Administration, I know you'll be mad at me for saying it's funny, but hey, I'm still young. Of course I'm going to think that way.

I'm still glad to be a student at Sullivan. I'm even more glad to be here than I was last year. Things have really changed, and for the better. This school still consists of a large group of real hard workers. Our autism program is still top notch, I think. It's one of the best in the city.

Again, I just wanted to give my last update on Sullivan. It's been good to have been at Sullivan for a second year, and I'll probably be back for a third year. To the seniors: Congrats, and best of luck!!! And to everyone else, I wish all a great and safe summer. It was good to have been a part of this school.

So, I'm out. Catch you guys later. Oh, one thing. Before I forget. No updates on summer school. I'm only going for two weeks and quite frankly don't see the point of updating while in summer school. If I come back with updates for Sullivan again, my first one for the school next year should be in the first or second week of September.