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Been There, Done That: Survival Tips from the Seniors

     With all of the work and stress, sometimes high school can seem difficult. Have you ever wondered just how the seniors survived four years of all this? If you’re seeking senior advice, this is the place to look. They have been through it all, and they are ready to pass down all of their wisdom.

Senior M. B. C. gives her best advice to sophomore J. P.  Photo taken by Kelli Grashel.

Seniors        reminisce     together and wave goodbye to their fun times and memories at Bishop Dunne.

Photo taken by Kelli Grashel.

     Now that May has rolled around, the seniors are finally faced with the sad ending to their high school careers. It’s time for college life, which is filled with bills to pay, but also with freedom. It’s time for those chicks to flap their wings and fly off in the hopes of becoming the proud birds Dunne has prepared them to be.

     The things they did to make everyone at Dunne laugh will become only memories once

Out of the Nest They Go: The Memories of Seniors Left Behind

By: Kelli Grashel

By: Steffi Huerta

On School:

Tip #1: “Don’t let senioritis get to you.” – Lauren Birks

Tip # 2: “Don’t be so quick to judge your teachers because they actually know what they’re talking about. I’m friends with most of my teachers.” –Wesley Rea

Tip # 3: “Choose classes that interest you, not classes that seem easy.” – Wesley Rea

Tip # 4: “Prepare yourself for the future, but don’t limit yourself, because there are several possibilities out there.” – Wesley Rea

Tip # 5: “Apply to your colleges early, and start college visits junior year.” – Lauren Birks

On Friendships and Family:

Tip #1: “By senior year, you know who your closest friends are, who will stick by you no matter what.” – Sarah Oeftering

Tip #2: “Don’t let other people influence your choices; be committed to yourself and what you believe.” – Michael Dean

Tip #3: “Cherish your friendships and loved ones because you never realize how special they are until you’re going your separate ways. Take any chance you have to hang out with them.” – Wesley Rea

Tip #4: “Take each opportunity you have to enjoy your high school years because they go by faster than they feel, and you miss out on some of the most fun times of your life.” – Michael Dean
On Life:

Tip #1: “There is no need for drama and no reason why there should be any at all. So just don’t get involved.” – Mike Yang

Tip #2: “Use your time wisely because the things you do when you’re younger, like freshman, sophomore, and junior years, will affect you later on more than you would think.” – Brynne Manoy

Tip #3: “Be organized to stay on top of things in every aspect of your life!”- Mike Yang

     The seniors have all been through what you’re going through now. If you need more advice or want to ask them about certain things, just do it! They are happy to help you get through these years! You just better hurry before the seniors and all their wisdom about high school are gone!

they leave. Out of all the memories they have left behind, I wonder, which laughs were the ones that stuck out the most to them? Which games or field trips will they always remember? And what about the teachers? What are they going to remember about the dear seniors?

     Senior Caleb Scheerer says, “I’ll never forget the homecoming pep rally when the boys on the homecoming court wore dresses and danced.”

Senior Alyssa Aquino recalls her favorite memory: “ Senior Skip day when we all went to Joe Pool Lake.”

     “The senior retreat was the best memory of my senior year because it was the only time my whole class was together,” says Senior David Karre.

     Pre-Cal teacher Mr. Braun said, “It was my first year here at Dunne, and I’ll always remember them as the first senior class I taught.”

     “I’m going to miss their creative energy and ability to see the positive side of any situation,” says Mr. Devine.

     As he remembers back to the baseball season, Senior Rodger Ibarra proudly states, “I’ll never forget our JPII game when Caleb Scheerer hit the winning homerun and won the game!”

     I hope the seniors realize that all the memories they left behind will in one way or another be cherished by their fellow classmates. And as much as I’m looking forward to my senior year, I have to admit, I’ll miss you guys.