SADIE
It’s my last day of school forever, and I couldn’t be happier. Dad wants me to think about plans for college, but I told him that I wanted to take a year off and enjoy myself before I made any big decision.
This morning, he said I’d get my big surprise after school, and that's all I can do to contain my excitement. Only a few more hours until the day is done and I can go home and find out. It’s been bugging me for weeks, but he’s good at keeping me guessing.
Sitting through all of my classes is pointless, but I do as I’m told because I don’t want to mess up my surprise. Thankfully, when it’s time for me to go to Mrs. Welborne’s class, I walk right by it and go straight to the principal's office.
I’ve been thinking about this moment since I left Principal Smith yesterday, and it w
