July 17, 2023 was the first time I stepped into SMAN 3 Bandung. That day, I felt very nervous because it was my first day as the leader of gugus 3 and I had to go through the PLiST 2023 series. I was accompanied by my kind gugus mentors, Kang Dirli and Teh Laras. I learned many things from both of them. The most memorable moment for me was the paper mob event that was held at the end as the closing of PLiST. That activity became the beginning of my journey as a Warga Tiga. However, gugus 3 was not my permanent class. Later, I met new friends in class X-7.
Grade 10 was a transition period that gave me culture shock, starting from the learning system to meeting new friends with different personalities. My first friend in X-7 was Daanya. We sat together, but I did not really know her well even though we were seatmates. I remember the first time I had a PKWU group with Daanya, Abdee, and Nino. The four of us made dolls from fabric. Over time, we found our own close friends, and I became close to Dara after the Three Tech Course activity. Our class created a horror game in the classroom, and we started to know each other better. In the middle of grade 10, Dara and I became close to other friends, such as Raisya, Aray, Nabila, Khalisha, Zareen, Ghaida, and Debora. We became close because we ate at a soto place near the school after sports class on Saturday. Since that time, the nine of us were always together. The thing we did most often was looking for food together, so our group name,
Tanboykuy, was inspired by a mukbang vlogger. In grade 10, the most memorable moment was celebrating Nabila’s birthday and spending time together. Besides that, in grade 10 I joined LKO 2024, which became the start of my journey to be brave enough to become an OSIS member. I was with Raisya, Aray, Daanya, Trixie, Jeane, Ayla, and Naura. We successfully completed the whole LKO series together.
Grade 11 was my favorite phase. At that time, our daily cycle was school-home-hanging out, so we had a lot of free time to spend together. Grade 11 was also the time when OSIS members were busy handling many work programs. For me, the most memorable one was Bakti Desa. Raisya, Khalisha, Dara, and I stayed in one house with Mr. and Mrs. Apan. The four of us fried french fries and other snacks. We also picked spinach with our neighbors. After picking spinach, we ate together on a hill and walked through thick plantations. I always want to go back to the days of Bakti Desa.
Grade 12 is the moment that makes me the saddest because my high school life will end soon. In grade 12, we were busy with final assignments and practical exams. One by one, we completed OSIS programs, such as Edu Passion which was specially made for us, and Doa Bersama which was the saddest moment for me. However, I went through everything with my friends. This time, it was not only the nine of us, but now I am close with fourteen friends. All the practical exams like physical education, Sundanese pre-wedding (Ngeuyeuk Seureuh), and choir did not feel tiring because I was with them. Three years as a Warga Tiga is the most beautiful blessing that I will always be grateful for.
Sunday, 1st March 2026
Carindhra Nayla XII-7
