I felt very joyful when I got into a college that I really wanted to go to, plus my friends were there already.
Ah, congratulations! What a GREAT feeling. Are y'all all still good friends?
Most of them yes, things in life happen so I am not still in touch with all of them, but oh well.
You know what, nothing to mourn, really. Life has chapters, you know? It's wonderful you have the memories you do.