“KNCHS” that was my fats answer every time I was asked where I would go for high school. But the following question would make me think, “What does the letters mean?” And I would just shrug my shoulders for I don’t know the answer. Look how naïve I am, I would go to a place I don’t even know the name. But I am left with no choice. KNCHS is the only school I know, of course I have heard NDMU IBED & NDM for Girls but I refused to consider them as a feasible venue of my high school life. You know why? Because I can’t afford them. Too bad KN is the only public high school in the downtown. And with this reason it is populated. I had heard a lot of things about KN, a lot of different and horrible things, but do I have? None, but just to enter the lion’s cave and be one of them…
Upon hearing that I would be mingling with intelligent students of KN made me excited. Life would be challenging, I know. I have witness from someone her life as a special class student; I know it would be hard and difficult. But she had managed to surpass it, and then I know I would, too. You see how ambitious and confident I was.
First day of school… Everything was new… everything is not the same except for the few people I have met while I was elementary. The place was crowded and with commotion. Almost wverone is busy looking for their respective rooms. While the others are busy by standing ang and looking for new faces.
This is my new school and with this thought my knees trembled… and with floating thoughts came to my head, “what if’s”entered to my mind. But it was erase d when I saw some familiar faces in my room. I know that at least I have someone to hang on to. My first day in high school was finished. I learned that my classmate was the son of this person…that they own this establishment and this student is he valedictorian of her school and many more… Then, my high school life has of officially begun.
It would take thousands of pages If I am to narrate my life as KN student from the very first day ‘till now.. Because everday and everytime I enter the KNCHS gate there would be story. Right from the greetings of the guards…to the ‘tsismis’ about them. I just can’t understand why KNCHS students were so fascinated by “maxipeel’s beauty”….I bet almost everyone knew her…And who doesn’t know about Berting?
Then as walk along the pavement you could see some students are studying their books how diligent..opps… there’s a pocketbook..hmmm.. Then there would also be others dating.. Of course popular PDA duos are there. Next is when you enter your classroom and nag because the morning/afternoon session did not clean before they leave. I guses everyone experienced it. Then your so –boring –teacher would preach her lesson. And Mr. Good-Looking Sir would irritate you because he doesn’t know to teach. And Ms. Not-yet- married will scold you because she said you’re noisy. But of course there is Sir Cuddly to make you laugh and Ma’am Very Good to teach you well.
Recess time.. everyone would rush to the canteens . toron and juice for those who can’t afford and stingy and Cheese Curls & Coke for those who can afford and social climbers.(Bwahahaha)! And others would just ask from their classmates because their money is not budgeted for food…
Then back to the classroom and again listen to the teacher. When Ma’am Blah..Blah would give her quiz the students would do their best..in cheating.. Don’t dent it. It’s a universal fact that students cheat (in order to survive)!
The bell rang. It’s time to go home, but as for me and my colleagues, we have a different path to go.. We have to finish this project, this paper, these props and many more.
Now, my high school life is to end. The time to put a period is coming. But the memories KNCHS gave me will always be in my heart and soul.. just like a tattoo..I’ll always have you KNCHS gave me experienced I know I won’t experience in other places.
Mi Ultimo Adios KNCHS
by:April Joy Boreres
