Valerie Davoodzadeh
Writer '19
Writer '19
The dreaded midterm week has finally come to an end, which means that this year’s graduating class has one semester remaining! Reaching this duration of the year, seniors have completed the college application process. Some have received acceptances to the schools of their dreams, experiencing the awarding moment where they tear open that large envelope congratulating them. But, students will not know undoubtedly until April first, when colleges finalize their decisions regarding which students become accepted to their schools.
High school years are all about balancing academic life with social life and making solid choices that will not disappoint. As this year’s graduating class of 2017 prepares for the future, some may wish they could have approached things differently, or now realize that they lacked involvement with activities the school has to offer. Senior Talia Torkian was asked if there is anything she wishes she could have changed in her four years of high school. She says, ”I wish I was more grateful and thankful for my friends and teachers. I wish I can give something back to them. They've helped me so much throughout high school and I wouldn't be who I am today without them.”
Another job of high school students is to make their time a memorable one. Whether it is athletics, participation in clubs, or extracurriculars, students will cherish the memories, and walk away with satisfaction as they receive their diplomas in June. Seniors will want to look back on all four years with pride.
Senior Ashley Hakimian says, “High school taught me how to push myself...I have pushed myself by taking advanced english classes and continuing cross country and track and field all 4 years.”
The feeling that those high school years are coming to a close may leave seniors with mixed emotions, which is understandable. Others may feel a bit anxious and upset, as it is hard to blend into the college life. Senior Arlette Dilmanian was asked how it feels to be close to finished with high school. She responds, “Every once in a while it'll hit me that we only have a few months together until we all go separate ways. It's really unsettling to know that I won't be walking past those pillars every morning and greeting people I've known for so long. Just when I feel like I finally feel comfortable, I'm going to be thrown into another situation.” After all, once high school is over, a new chapter of life begins. The most important thing each of these seniors should try to do is gradually move out of their comfort zones, as the future brings in new experiences.
High school years are all about balancing academic life with social life and making solid choices that will not disappoint. As this year’s graduating class of 2017 prepares for the future, some may wish they could have approached things differently, or now realize that they lacked involvement with activities the school has to offer. Senior Talia Torkian was asked if there is anything she wishes she could have changed in her four years of high school. She says, ”I wish I was more grateful and thankful for my friends and teachers. I wish I can give something back to them. They've helped me so much throughout high school and I wouldn't be who I am today without them.”
Another job of high school students is to make their time a memorable one. Whether it is athletics, participation in clubs, or extracurriculars, students will cherish the memories, and walk away with satisfaction as they receive their diplomas in June. Seniors will want to look back on all four years with pride.
Senior Ashley Hakimian says, “High school taught me how to push myself...I have pushed myself by taking advanced english classes and continuing cross country and track and field all 4 years.”
The feeling that those high school years are coming to a close may leave seniors with mixed emotions, which is understandable. Others may feel a bit anxious and upset, as it is hard to blend into the college life. Senior Arlette Dilmanian was asked how it feels to be close to finished with high school. She responds, “Every once in a while it'll hit me that we only have a few months together until we all go separate ways. It's really unsettling to know that I won't be walking past those pillars every morning and greeting people I've known for so long. Just when I feel like I finally feel comfortable, I'm going to be thrown into another situation.” After all, once high school is over, a new chapter of life begins. The most important thing each of these seniors should try to do is gradually move out of their comfort zones, as the future brings in new experiences.