The Road Spring 2020_online

Benedict O’Beirne, Tyson Cooper, Aaron Pollini, Jack Roth, Seth Carter and Bailey Web.
what to do with myself. I am, however, 90 per cent sure I am going
to university, hopefully to study commerce/law at Deakin University
in Geelong. Again, however, whether that happens next year or the
year after, I have no idea yet. I guess I will have to cross that bridge
when I come to it.
Throughout my high school life I have thought of myself as a very
subdued, relaxed and stress-free person, and while I have tried to
carry on these traits this year, I have to admit that at times I have
been a ball of stress and anxiety. While I still don’t take myself very
seriously, and my childish sense of humour is still very much a part of
me, this year has really challenged me mentally to stay positive, stay
calm and not to worry about things I have no control over. Damascus
helped with this with their almost-weekly videos telling us not to worry
and that everything is going to be fine, all the while dancing and
singing, which gave me a laugh at how cringeworthy it was at times.
Nevertheless, it brightened my day whenever I saw it. And while I
am well aware the purpose of these videos was not to give people a
laugh, I certainly enjoyed having a chuckle at them. Sorry, Dmac.
As a closing statement I have been asked to provide a piece of
advice going forward for my fellow Year 12 students; however, I feel
extremely underqualified to do so, as I am just as clueless as the rest
of you. I don’t know where my path will take me, or even where my
path in life will start. All I can say is thank you for the memories and
good luck to all of you going forward into life after school. We did it,
guys!
Benedict O’Beirne, Year 12 student
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