The school year is ending soon and that means that the last few weeks of high school are coming to an end. Seniors have some last things to say before they graduate: their favorite parts of high school, some advice for underclassmen feeling nervous about the next school year and even some shout-outs for the teachers who helped them along the way throughout their high school years.
Seniors explained that one of their favorite parts of their high school years was to hang out with friends. Being able to find people to share a common interest is a great way to be both social and a part of amazing communities.
Erik Furgason said, “Some of my favorite parts of high school would include, but aren’t limited to, going to my first formal dance, being able to drive myself to and from school, and taking the Computer Digital Design class.”
Sophie Guthrie added, “Choir, theatre, and art classes helped me find my place and I’ve had so much fun with them. I love being able to express myself creatively and these spaces have given me a place to do that.”
If one can find a topic or two that they love, they can easily have a great time in high school and can make the experience enjoyable.
Some advice that some of the seniors give future high schoolers was quite useful. Although some of the guidance may seem like common sense, the suggestions are quite important for students in their next few years of high school.
Natalie Miner said, “For my advice, I would just do your homework, freshman year starts your high school career, you need good grades cause it’s hard to get them back up within the next years.”
Good grades mean a good grade point average, more commonly known as GPA. Depending on whether a student goes to college, a good GPA can help pay for parts of a student loan they must pay the university to go to the school.
Hailey Tilland said, “My advice for underclassmen would be to get involved. Whether it’s sports or theater or just random clubs it is so helpful in so many ways!”
Lastly, seniors would like to give shout outs to a few teachers and give thanks for these amazing adults who made their high school experience the best it could be.
Isebel Van Heel said, “I would like to shout out to Ms. Gerbsch. She was my English and speech teacher and I love the way she runs her classroom. She is a very genuine person and I enjoyed her classes because she made them enjoyable. She goes out of her way to make her students comfortable while also keeping order in the classroom.”
Christopher Gillie said, “A teacher I’d love to shout out is Mrs. Anderson. Being a part of her choir program has done a lot for my confidence, both as a performer and as a person. She has helped inspire me to pursue music education myself.”
Sophie Gutherie also said, “Mrs. Evans and Mr. Wheeler are some teachers I’d like to call out. I’ve taken so many art classes during my high school career, and they made the classes places where I could develop my abilities without feeling judged. We have an awesome art department here!! I’d also like to call out Mr. Guthrie because he’s genuinely supported me my whole life.”
Erik Furgeson said, “I would like to shout out the Earth and Space Science teacher Mr. Kessinger and the CAD teacher Mr. Shaver. Mr. Kessinger is one of the most laid-back teachers you’ll ever meet and he doesn’t prioritize school work completion over understanding the concepts. As for Mr. Shaver, he doesn’t really have a set curriculum. He takes project ideas from students and twists them to what he thinks we need. While his projects may be difficult he is always willing to help us out with any part we may have been stuck on.”
Natallie Miner added, “Mr. Rush is not only a great teacher, he tries to get to know his students and is a great person to look up to and go to for any help.”
This school is full of teachers who are willing to help and adapt to a student’s needs. They want students to be the best they can be and will try their best to help them through the high school years.
The school will miss these amazing seniors. Good luck to them in their future wherever they go in their life.