Michael Arena: Senior memory
May 28, 2020
Over the past four years Archbishop Carroll has been much more than just the high school I attended. The memories and life lessons I made during the past couple years will always stick with me. The people I met and became good friends with will always be by my side. They will always be family and we will always stay in touch.
These past years have not only opened my eyes to so many different aspects of life, but have made me into a better and more confident person. I learned a lot about myself and grew as a human. I learned a number of different lessons and can honestly say I’m proud of myself.
Leaving Carroll this year is definitely going to be different and a large change, but the friends that I’ve made will always be around and the memories will always be remembered.
My favorite memory is playing football at lunch and getting yelled at by Mr. Keehn because we were tackling each other.
Through the short four years, my friend group grew larger and larger. The people that I consider to be family, I didn’t even know they existed before attending Carroll. The bonds I’ve made with my boys will never be broken. I’m ready to start a new journey and a new chapter in my life, but Carroll will never be forgotten.
Christina Arena • Jun 3, 2020 at 2:01 am
My dearest Michael,
My baby boy. My son and my friend.
I have been so very fortunate to have you as my son. You have taught me so much over the last few years. About family, about life in general and mostly about myself!! You probably don’t know that. You probably don’t know that at times you truly were what kept me going! Especially, on those days when I really didn’t think I could go anymore!! I know as parents, we are supposed to teach our children. But this year, especially, I was schooled by my son!! An unexpected privilege, to say the least! We all have expectations of some sort of our children.
The strange thing about expectations is that they can limit you or be better and brighter than anything you could have possibly imagined! And sometimes, BEYOND YOUR WILDEST DREAMS!! That is exactly what you are Michael. Bigger, better and brighter than anything I could have ever imagined! And definitely a son that surpassed my wildest dreams!! And you know I can dream pretty BIG! Michael, these are some of the moments that I truly thank God that I’m alive.
And you have given me so many more moments and times that I will remember and carry with me all of my life! My son, I could not possibly be any prouder of you than I am today! I am so excited to see what comes next in your life. Your future could not be any brighter. Whatever it may be, I know for sure it will be TRULY SPECTACULAR! Because that’s what you are Michael Anthony, in every way, TRULY SPECTACULAR! It is an honor and a privilege to call you MY SON!
My baby boy! My friend! I am so thankful for you and the time I have spent with you!! And I could not ask for more!
As you already know, I love you with all my heart always and in all ways. You have given me memories beyond my wildest dreams!
And for that my son, I will be forever grateful!
With all my love,
Your Mother
And, last but by no means least, I would love to thank Harry and everyone at Carroll for their help in shaping and molding Michael Anthony into the amazing young man he has become today! He could not have become this incredible without you!