As the final weeks of senior year wind down, the halls are filled with a mix of anticipation and reflection. The class of 2025 counts down the days – not just to graduation, but also to the end of a major chapter of their life. Assignments are almost done, lockers are getting cleaned out, and plans for the future are taking shape. Though the ceremony hasn’t happened yet, the preparations have already begun, and seniors are already in the college mindset.
The end of high school is always a major milestone of people’s lives. It marks the beginning of adulthood and a whole new world filled with responsibilities, independence, and finding out new things about yourself. To some, it might be harder to let go of the life they have always known within the high school walls.
“I feel sad about leaving high school and my friends, but I’m excited to move on,” future Aggie Fabiania Ponce DeLeon said. “I’ll definitely miss my family and all of the memories I shared with them and my friends.”
Although seniors are sad to close this chapter of their lives, they cherished their moments together, especially the exciting senior activities like senior sunrise and sunset, the senior trip, and so much more.
“My favorite senior activity was going to Six Flags San Antonio for our senior trip, it was so much fun and I’ll forever remember these last moments I got to spend with my peers,” future Auburn Tiger Karis Freedman said.
While students like to reflect fondly on high school memories from cheering on the football team during Friday night lights to enjoying special senior activities. They also recognize that this chapter is coming to a close. As the excitement of graduation builds, thoughts begin to shift toward the future. For many seniors, college represents both a thrilling new adventure and an intimidating unknown.
“The thing I’m most nervous about in college is meeting new people and changing my schedule, also having a different workload is going to be stressful,” future Aggie Kennedy Farmer said.
High school may be ending, but the friendships, lessons, and memories will remain a part of who they are. College promises new experiences, fresh challenges, and the chance to grow into the people they’re meant to be.
“Although I’m upset about the year ending, I’m so blessed I got to meet all of my best friends at this school and build lifelong friendships with them,” Ponce DeLeon said.
