Another chapter in my high school life ended this weekend as I survived my final Airline homecoming. It was strange how homecoming crept up on me this year. I was not stressing about my dress, hair, date, dance, etc. I just took it as it came to me.

Friday finally came. The walls were decorated, the boards were finished and pep rally skits were prepared. I was pleased with the senior wall and the homecoming board. I was disappointed at the same time because I had no involvement with either of the two projects because of this new responsibility I have taken on called a job.

The seniors lost every competition, thus losing the spirit stick. For the first time in seven years the senior class lost the homecoming pep rally, and for the first time we could not say, "Oh well, there is always next year."

The game was another victory for Airline and our queen was announced.

Saturday, like most girls, I spent all day getting ready for the dance. I began to think about how silly and pointless it was to invest so much time and money into such a small moment.

My senior year I decided to do things a little different and go stag, or rather, with my two best friends. It was different not having that huge corsage, paying for my own dinner and ticket for the dance.

The dance was a blast. Everyone was there, and we danced the whole time, although I took a break during the slow songs.

This year I was not worried about a boyfriend, date or anyone's feelings getting hurt. My only concern was having the best time possible with my friends and living in that moment.

After the dance I had a strange feeling that something was missing. I finally realized that it was my last homecoming dance, my last homecoming moment. Now all I am left with are memories and pictures.

Our homecoming picture will read "It just keeps getting better," and I know that one picture will remind me of all the moments my friends and I shared at the dance and throughout high school.

I know as I close more chapters in my life new ones will begin, and I could not think of a better way than spending my last homecoming than with my two best friends.