Seniors reminisce and predict future plans

by Hope Kriegel and Alexa Wheaton

Part 1 of a series

Being a senior and getting ready to graduate can be one of the most bittersweet moments while growing up. 

Goodbyes are just around the corner as we head off to college and it all becomes too real that we’re about to leave our security blankets. 

However, the excitement to leave home, stand on our own and begin the next chapter in our lives is real. 

As the seniors of 2011 look back on the past four years, we offer some advice to the upcoming freshmen about high school, think about what we will miss the most and try to predict where we will be in 10 years. 

Niamh Lyons

Niamh Lyons thinks 10 years from now she will be working in a bigger city and living nearby. Her advice to the upcoming freshmen is to get good grades and be involved. 

Niamh will miss being able to see her friends every day the most, because some of them will be hours away next year. 

William Johnson

William Johnson sees himself in the Air Force in 10 years. His advice is to save money and start looking for a career early. He will miss his friends the most. 

Alaina Kriegel

In 10 years, Alaina Kriegel believes she will be living life out on her own and having fun. 

Her advice to freshmen is to “Stick up for yourself! Just because you’re a freshman doesn’t mean you have to listen to the upperclassmen.” Alaina will miss her friends the most next year.  

Garrett Ogan

Garrett Ogan hopes to be done with college and have a good job in 10 years. His advice to freshmen is to just have fun, because high school doesn’t last long! Garrett will miss football the most next year. 

Paige Watson

Paige Watson says, “Ten years from now I see myself teaching and/or working toward my master's degree to become a school counselor and having the perfect husband and family.” Her advice is to work first and play second, because you will regret it if you don’t do your best. 

Paige will miss the close relationships the most. She knows everyone, because it’s such a small school and she loves being this close to everyone.  

To be continued…