Senioritis

By: Brent Christiansen

It has finally come like the first warm breeze after a long, cold winter. It has been simply resting on the tip of our tongues since we first walked through the glorious doors of this place known as high school. As freshman gazing up at the vast height of the giant seniors boasting with their facial hair and car keys; the word seemed more as a myth than something actually obtainable. For this word is not simply a configuration of letters, but also an accomplishment, a goal, a prize of four years of hard work, and most importantly a day in which us humble and tired seniors gain freedom from the cramped hallways and stinky restrooms. The time is steadily approaching, my friends, and in a short period of time we will be walking across the stage and getting our diplomas, for no longer is this time a myth, but a majestic beast just staring us down, and this time of glory and recognition almost upon us is graduation.

As the winter break has come to a close, and the second semester has begun, it has now become apparent that in a matter of months that us seniors will be graduating. Many of us have already received our acceptance letters from the chosen colleges we`ve applied to, or chosen what we want to do with our lives. To many of us the rest of the school year seems like a waste, and that mindset is a little thing known as senioritis.

Senioritis has been around for as long as high school has existed, and has plagued us seniors for the same amount of time. We will all feel it, just at different times. From me to you here’s a tip: don’t give up completely or that word of graduation will not happen, and you will be one of those people who will get your diploma behind closed doors. Walking is a privilege, and our school does not take that lightly. We have been waiting for the day we can walk across and get our diploma since the first day of kindergarten. So hold fast seniors, and keep on persevering.

YOU CAN DO THIS