What's the BIG Deal?

What's the big deal about grade twelve? Knowing that you almost have freedom? Is it the grad parties? Is it when you walk across the stage and prepare for the real world? Is it getting the highest GPA to get to university? Yes, grades are important but I believe the big deal of grade twelve is the friends you make throughout high school. So when you look back in your year book when years come to past, you have a forever lasting memory of each peer. Even if the memory is "remember in math class..." or "dude remember that night when..." Those are the things you'll remember. Not what teachers taught you. It'll be the people you meet, best friends or just classmates. Pieces of advice make friends not enemies, memories not regrets.