Junior Tie Ceremony: A Student’s Perspective
I didn’t know what to expect when I entered the Varsity Gym for my class’ Junior Tie Ceremony on October 7.
Although at the ceremony I shook hands, listened to speakers, laughed a bit, and ultimately tied my tie, I didn’t fully grasp what it all meant until after the fact.
The first idea that I came to understand was the meaning of senior Joseph White’s speech. Having attended the same ceremony a year ago, he understood how it felt to be a junior receiving his class tie.
White reminded us that we’re only juniors until the seniors leave in April, and that our time here at CBA will pass faster than we think. When I look back on my freshman and sophomore years, I take into account how quickly they went by, and I understand that my final two years at this school will be no different. While we might not have a lot of time left, he told us to cherish every moment and be grateful that we are able to attend CBA.
When we received our class ties, I feel we also accepted the responsibility that we have to define what it means to be an Academy Man for the underclassmen.
The freshmen and sophomores look up to us just as someone might look up to his older brother, and their experience will be shaped by the example we set. Before we know it, it’ll be our turn to carry on the culture of this school, and I’m confident in saying that our education has prepared us to take on this role as leaders in our community and uphold CBA’s Lasallian values.
