Opposites Attract

Pomp and Cirumstance

Kalise's P.O.V

After waiting in a long line, and hearing innapropriately long valet and saludatorian speeches, it was finally time for us to walk across the stage. I looked over to my bestfriend and gave her a wink, as she did the same to me. We had been texting throughout the entire ceremony since we weren't sitting next to each other. Our announcer walked up to the podium and cleared his throat.

"Good afternoon parents, aunts, uncles, and friends. My name is Mr. Valasco, and I have the honor of awarding three lucky students with some scholarships.", everyone looked confused because this was not part of our program.

I looked down to see a text from Nelle.

Nellie Bellie 🤞🏾❤️

What he tlkn 'bout? 🙄

Girlaaaa ya guess is just a good as mine... 🤷🏽‍♀️

Nellie Bellie 🤞🏾❤️

He needs to come onnnnn, my feet are starting to kill me 😩😭

That's watcha ass get, I told ya to bring a pair of flats so your feet can rest during the ceremony... but you so hardheaded and don't feel the need to listen. 😝

Nellie Bellie 🤞🏾❤️
🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾

I laughed and looked up to hear him finish up his speech.

"These three students will be receiving a continuous dollar amount of 12,000 as long as they stay enrolled as a fulltime student during their college career."

Everybody clapped, along with numerous amounts of "ooohs" and "ahhs" ran through the crowd. My classmates began to look around and ask each other questions.. clearly this was new to all of us.

"This first student is a generous young man who has devoted his time to nothing but the books, and his education. He has been noticed by every instructor he's ever had as someone who does whatever it takes to stay on top of his game. Marcus Davis, please come up.", Marcus shot up and danced across the stage to receive a big check and some kind of plaque.

"Next we are rewarding a young lady that has dedicated a significant amount of time to give back to her community" we all started to whisper names "she has helped at the animal shelter, various soup kitchens, and tutored underprivileged students at elementary schools... Cashay Walker will you come and receive your award." We all clapped and shouted her name as she sashayed across the stage.

"Last but not least, this recipient will also be receiving a laptop, a few paid internship opportunities, and our mvp senior award. It is my pleasure to award this young lady.. she has always been one of my favorites. She is well known to her senior class as well", everyone looked at me as I shrugged my shoulders. I glanced over at Shanelle, she just gave me a blank look. "We have witnessed her lending a helping had to anyone that needed it, she comes after school to get extra help, and in her entire high school career she has never missed a day of school." My name was automatically out the window, I skipped every chance I got. "Please put your hands together to congratulate Ms. Shanelle Williams"

I screamed from the top of my lungs and stood up while opening my Snapchat app. Shanelle was still sitting in shock like her name wasn't just called. A boy sitting near her nudged her and she got up. My bestie slowly walked towards the stage with tears flooding her eyes. "GO NELLIE" I yelled, and followed everyone else including her family. I was beyond proud of her.

Shanelle's P.O.V

"Ms. Shanelle Williams", I sat in shock because I know for a fact Mr. Valasco did not just call my name. I felt Malcom nudge me, and motion for me to go up on stage.

I approached the stage nervous, crying, and once again, still in shock. Mr. V, along with our principal Mrs. Howard gave me a hug and shook my hand. I walked to the center of the stage. They handed me a laptop, a plaque, and a folder full of documents. On top of that, I held a life sized check in my hands with my name on it. I looked into the crowd and spotted my mamas, sisters, grandparents, and boyfriend waving posters and FatHeads of me.

"Nellie Bellie say cheese!" I heard Kelise yell. She was recording me so I stuck my tongue out and did a little dance as I walked off stage.

After we all calmed back down, it was time to for our names to be called. I was the first to go. Me & Lise had promised to get each other on Snapchat walking across stage so that we could have up-close views. As my name was called I heard noise makers go off, lots of screams, and my friends doing a howl.

A few rows later, it was time for Kelise to walk. "Kelise Young" I instantly started recording while playing the Bestfriend Anthem by Tokyo Vanity.

After we were dismissed Kelise & I met up and waltzed outside to find our families. We looked around until we was two giant FatHeads with our faces attached to them. We stood outside and took what seemed like thousands of pictures then decided to part ways. It was already set to meet up after spending alone time with our families.

Me and my Bestfriend had finally did it, we were officially alumni of George Washington Carver Highschool.