Last night, February 7^th, the high school girls’ basketball team celebrated senior night.  That means writing letters, and enjoying one of the last few games I will have with my teammates. Year after year I say farewell to people I am the closest with. It gets more difficult each year because I get closer with each of the girls. Also, I feel that every single year I become quite close with the seniors, but ironically they are just leaving soon. Although, the best aspects of senior night are wishing my teammates the best in life, getting a great new memory, and receiving more experience.

In the senior letters, the players usually wish each of the girls or boys the best in whatever they decide to do. Some tend to be more personal based on how well they know each other. Players get the chance to thank and be happy for each of the seniors. It is a tear-jerking time especially if one is close with the seniors, yet everyone has to move on at some point. Some of the seniors have already started tearing up at practice.

One of my favorite parts about senior night is the energy and atmosphere. Senior night is very sad, but has always been a night to remember. Each of the girls are ecstatic and the energy around them is always special. Each of the seniors wants to make the night special, and tend to have a little more jokes than usual. The crowd fuels the excitement, and all around makes the night one to remember. Through all of the games, each senior night has been my favorite.

Each game is meant to be played as it is your last, and for the seniors it is pretty close to their last high school game. The experience and advice that a player receives through the seniors, guides them to be the best they can be. Each senior unknowingly leaves a mark on each player, and gives them something they could carry for the rest of their life. Whether that is a bad or good experience, seniors leave an impact on each player and even coach.