The Evolution of Academy Bonding

The+class+of+2016+poses+for+the+last+time+in+front+of+the+Bethany+Center+in+Lutz+at+the+end+of+their+senior+retreat%3B+a+day+filled+with+smiles+and+tears+as+the+count+down+to+graduation+begins.%0ACredit%3A+Darcy+Dwyer+%28used+with+permission%29

The class of 2016 poses for the last time in front of the Bethany Center in Lutz at the end of their senior retreat; a day filled with smiles and tears as the count down to graduation begins. Credit: Darcy Dwyer (used with permission)

Contrary to popular belief, Academy sisters did not always start off with the great sisterly bonds at the beginning of freshman year that they did ending with senior year.  Often times it is easy to forget how they used to be awkward and unacquainted with each other, especially during food events or dance parties.  Reflecting on life before the crying sessions of how much everyone is going to miss each other was everything

Freshman Year

Awkwardly looking down at your feet when another girl in your class passes you.

Giphy

Not being able to remember someone’s name when they’re talking to you

 

Giphy

Sophomore Year

A little more comfortable with the girls in your class but still being unsure of whether or not you should share your food.

Giphy

Realizing that food is the window to the soul.

 

Giphy

Junior Year

Coming together to make sure you’re the loudest and proudest

 

Giphy

Realizing your sisters are the best people ever

 

Giphy

Senior Year

Dance Parties

"One word, terrified." Danica Rodriguez shares on her experience walking in on a senior dance party. Credit: Grace Toups/Achona Online
“One word, terrified.” Danica Rodriguez shares on her experience walking in on a senior dance party.
Credit: Grace Toups/Achona Online

Crying because you won’t be with all of your sisters next year

Giphy