Now that the school year is almost over, seniors can finally close the chapter of high school and transition into the beginning of adulthood. Looking back, they have advice for their younger peers.
“I definitely think you need to study and take school seriously,” senior Sonny Vera said. “Also, don’t be afraid to do stuff that you think you shouldn’t do. Get out of your comfort zone, you’re only going to be in high school for four years, so experience it.”
Many seniors find that they learned and changed throughout their journey in high school.
“Once I leave here, from when I started until now, I feel like I changed more and I’m just ready to get advanced in life,” senior Christian Torres said.
High school is the place where students can start their future and find out what they are interested in.
“My favorite memory was probably the first year that I was here,” Torres said. “It was something new for me. Looking back, I also enjoyed this year, being part of Robotics 1 and knowing that it’s gonna be my last year, and I regret not taking it sooner.”
There are high hopes and excitement about graduation, which will be happening very soon.
“I’m pretty happy for graduation,” Vera said. “I’m happy to see all my friends walk the stage and be together for the last time in school.”
Although many seniors are excited, there is a portion of students who aren’t as excited.
“I kind of want to skip,” senior Elijah Goberdhan said. “You have so many formalities and stuff, and then after that, there’s the traffic. It’s just too much. I’m still gonna have to go and my family will too, but I just don’t want to.”
After high school, everybody goes down their own path. Now that seniors are finally starting adulthood, they have to make plans and decisions for themselves.
“I’m planning on going to Lonestar,” senior Amaya Polk said. “After, I’m going straight into work and pursuing a career working in a warehouse.”
No one’s plan is the same, and everybody’s plan is unique to the career they want to pursue.
“I’m going to go to a trade school to be an electrician,” senior Brandon Barrera said.
Every senior has at least one favorite memory as they think back.
“I enjoyed Senior Sunrise,” senior Rylan Davis said. “It was at the start of the school year and you got to hang out with all your friends. It had some good music too.”
Sometimes, it is best to have a small, close group of friends to create less trouble.
“I agree that you should keep your social circle small and don’t let any drama get to you,” senior Alisson Soriano said.
Many seniors can agree that it is best not to stress too much.
“Just be yourself and don’t overthink anything,” senior Ken Siritham said.
Seniors will be missed when they graduate, but their advice will stay with us here to lead students.
