Four years at HBHS flew by in a flash

I remember distinctly my introduction to Hollis Brookline High School. Rewind to four years ago, when as a clueless and timid freshman, I settled into the center row of plush seats in the dimly lit auditorium, observed the upperclassmen and waited for high school to begin. My principal stood with a microphone and welcomed everyone back from our summer break. He then addressed the freshman class and said, “Just wait: The years will fly by. Before you know it, you all will be seniors.” At that moment, I couldn’t imagine remembering my locker combination, let alone graduating from high school. Now fast forward to today, June 17, 2012.