Throughout High School,

I’ve came to realize that

the most important thing is

to figure out who you really

are. You meet all kinds of

people; those who will be-

friend you, those who you

may dislike, and even

those who will end up hurt-

ing you. Through all the

people you come across,

each one will have some

sort of influence on you;

whether it be a good one

or a bad one. They may

determine the way you think, your morals, or even who you will associate

yourself with. These people will either change you or you may change

yourself to fit in with them. Though this may not be true for every high

schooler out there, from what I have witnessed it is true for a majority of

them. The best advice that I could give to the future classes at FHS is to

stay true to yourself. High school is meant to better prepare you for the

future, not change who you really are. Go through high school having a

good time, but don’t let the good times determine your future. Meet many

people, but wisely choose who you will keep close to you. But most im-

portantly, let yourself go and have a good time because once these days

are over, there’s no coming back.

W H A T ’ S

I N S I D E :

Meaning of Life 2

People 3

Memories 4

Achievements 5

World Events 6

Pop Culture 7

Time Capsule 8

W H O A R E Y O U ?

Emily Weeks

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Top 10 9

The fact that humans even exist is so difficult for me to comprehend. Somehow,

along the journey of this universe, this planet, a tiny little life being was formed.

This life being developed into the antiquate and amazing human beings that we

are today. Cherish the life that you were blessed with. Someone, somehow brought

you into this world. You’re here for many reasons that you figure out along the way.

Don’t waste your life away, it’s too precious to give up.

Do everything you ever dreamed of, then when you’re

done living your dreams bring life to those who will live

their own. Have some great memories and make them

last! Live, laugh, love.

:-)

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At such a young age, it is hard to

come up with my personal meaning

of life.

I’ve only had so many experiences

and learned so many lessons. I still

have so much more ahead of me.

But at age 18, this is my meaning of

life:

LIFE is short.

Break the RULES

FORGIVE quickly,

KISS slowly, LOVE truly,

LAUGH uncontrollably,

And NEVER REGRET

Anything that made you

SMILE.

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Many of my friends and family have greatly influenced me

throughout high school, especially those who are pictured here.

However, I think my best friend Hannah (top right photo) has

had the most influence on me. I have known Hannah for the

past 5 years now, and from the time we first met we have been

attached at the hip. Anything that she or I decided to do, the oth-

er would join in. She influenced me to begin diving my freshman

year, and was even an influence on the people we hung out with.

I love Hannah to death and I wouldn’t change any of the times

that we had together! Thank you Hannah for everything!

I can easily describe myself as a sister. I have always been the

middle child of two older sisters and one younger. Times have

been rough being the middle child: always getting the hand-me-

downs, not getting as much attention, or not always getting treat-

ed as fair as another sibling. Even after all the hard times, I know

I will never stop loving the fact that I have three wonderful sis-

ters. They will all one day be my best friends who will be able to

relate to the hardships that I will face. They are a friend to talk to,

and a shoulder to cry on. I love them all so dearly and I thank

god for blessing me with them! I know my mom will be proud of

us when we are all able to finally come together with no fighting

or arguing. Thank you Kristen, Jessica, and Elizabeth; I love you

all!

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Memories High school changes everyone, whether you re-

alize it or not. You either grow up and mature,

or you get caught up in the drama and teenage

life and lose control. From personal memories,

high school has brought out the older person in

me. I have matured a lot since freshman year

and I became a stronger individual and friend.

All of the mistakes I have made have shaped me

into the person I am today. I appreciate every-

one I have encountered and has helped me

along the way. I want to thank everyone for

their input even if they don’t realize they had

any.

My most memorable experience while in

high school has to be prom 2013. It was a

crazy day and night for me; all day I spent

getting ready and frustrated over my hair. I

never even had time to put my make up on!

My dress ended up ripping when I ran up

my stairs to get my jacket, but it was hardly

noticeable. I also regretted wearing heels.

But Benihana’s was a lot of fun, and really

cool to watch. I won’t ever forget the ador-

able pictures I took with my boyfriend. Alt-

hough prom itself wasn’t what I expected,

the before and after made it all worth while.

I will never forget May 11th, 2013!

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Goals

My biggest triumph was overcoming the difficulty and fear of diving. Diving is a very tedious and hard sport

to learn; you must use all strengths of your body to do even the simplest of dives. I began my freshman year

when Hannah talked me into doing it with her. Most of the other kids in the sport have had previous years of

gymnastics, I however, did not. I was very inflexible and uncoordinated, but I began learning the sport very

quick. My coach, Kristy, had told me that I was very good for being only a beginner. She had told me many

times that I had great potential. I dove for FHS my whole freshman year, and even continued it on to dive

club during the Summer. In club diving, my coach had me dive three meter as well as one meter. Three meter

was a whole new experience for me. From the moment I jumped off the tall board until I hit the water, I felt

as if my heart would stop. After many months of learning this sport, I found myself growing weary and tired

of it. I would despise going to practice each and every day and I would find myself once again frightened to

do my dives. I found myself quitting before my sophomore year began. However, I found myself missing my

teammates and the way I felt when I jumped off the board and asked to join the team halfway through my

sophomore year season. I completed this season feeling great about myself, but did not find myself doing

club during that summer again. I did try and come back to the sport during my senior year, but could not

keep up with the amount of time and effort that this sport requires. I once again quit for the final time. I will

never forget the way my coach and team would help me feel when I was frightened, and the way I felt after

overcoming my fears. I had the most amazing years of my life on this team, they are all great people and I

thank them for everything they have done for me.

I’m am MORE than ready to get out of Fishers, Indiana. I have lived here my

entire life and I can almost say that I have been and done all that is here. Next

year I am going to the University of Southern Indiana and planning on meeting

a lot of new people. I may or may not study occupational therapy, but if I do I

hope to succeed in that. My life long dream is to become an artist, and sell my

work. Let’s see where I can get with that!

Another goal I have of mine

is to see the world. There is

so much beauty on this plan-

et, I feel restricted when I

am not out looking for it. I

want to see and paint what

beauty is still in this world

today, and in the future. I

hope to have amazing ad-

ventures to one day share

with a family of my own.

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My Reflection on the Wide

World

9/11

The burning of the twin towers is the earliest world

crisis that many people of my generation will remember. I was

only in 1st grade, but it was a sad and devastating day for all

ages. The lives lost on this day will never be forgotten, and we

will always do our best to honor them as we have since the

attack. To this day it still makes me teary eyed when I watch,

read, or see something about the twin towers. May their lives

never be forgotten!

Hurricane Katrina

This is one of the worst hurri-

canes in history; it completely wiped out

New Orleans. I will always remember

watching the news and hearing about

this devastating event. It makes me feel

so great that many people devoted their

time to help clean and restore this city.

Lives were lost on this day and those

too will never be forgotten.

Sandy Hook Shooting

This is one of the most recent

world tragedies. Shooting occurred at an

elementary school, and resulted in young

children dead and teachers. The fact that

someone went and took the lives of inno-

cent kids really gets to me. They had so

much ahead of them and so much to live

for, and it was taken away in an instant.

This makes me question humanity. I pray

for these kids families and all that have

been deeply affected by this tragedy.

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My Reflection on Pop Culture

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Time Capsule My high school yearbooks

I would include these because it shows

how I have changed each year, and what I

have involved myself in. It also reflects

the way our class was portrayed.

A picture of my family and friends

My family and friends have always been an im-

portance to myself. They have shaped who I have

become to this day. They have had a direct influence

on myself and I love them all dearly. I would like

them to be remembered just as much as myself.

My Iphone

The apple iphone has shaped today’s technology.

Almost everyone has one. It could be interesting

as to what the future will have compared to what

we have now. I use my iphone everyday and I

don’t know what I would do without it now.

A picture of all the pets I have owned

I love animals, and my pets have always been a big part

of my family life. I have lost some, and I have gained

some. But I will still always love them. I want them to

be remembered for a long as I will remember them.

A Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazine

These magazines portray what our fashion styles

are like, and what our teen media influences are.

People of the future would be interested in look-

ing in an old magazine and comparing it to their

century.

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Top 10 Favorite Songs

10. Human — The Killers

I used to listen to this song a

lot while in middle school so

that is why it is number 10, it got

old. But I really like the chorus

of this song, it says, “Are we hu-

man, or are we dancers?”

8. Little Talks — Of Monsters and

Men

This band is a newer one,

emerging onto the radio and pop

culture. I enjoy this song because

it’s easy to sing along to. I also en-

joy the lyrics.

9. Island in the Sun —

Weezer

I have always been a fan of this

90’s song, it puts me in a great

mood and keeps me moving to

the beat. Makes me imagine being

on an island.

7. Walking on a Dream — Empire

of the Sun

I will always love this song. The

lyrics, the beat, the vocals; all of it.

It is so true: “We are always run-

ning for the thrill of it.”

6. Imagine — John Lennon

These lyrics have always in-

spired me. John Lennon is such a

peace seeking man. I wish more

people could be like him.

5. Wish You Were Here — Pink

Floyd

This is a really good song to sit

down and listen to, even the whole

album is good. I enjoy Pink Floyd

because they are an older band, and

a different kind of music.

4. Skinny Love — Bon Iver

I don’t exactly know what it

is that I like about this song

the most, I love the vocals and

lyrics. It gets stuck in my head

a lot too!

3. Here Comes the Sun —

George Harrison

This song makes me so

happy. It is such a bright lov-

ing song!

2. Sweet Pea — Amos Lee

This is such a sweet song. The

lyrics, the vocals, the instruments;

all of it. It makes me so happy

and feel good!

1. Banana Pancakes — Jack Johnson

I love this song. It is always put-

ting me into a good mood, and I

absolutely love Jack Johnson. Ever

since my boyfriend played/sung this

to me, it has been my favorite.