More Notes
May 27, 2010 Issue No. 13
Seniors: What’s Next?
Questions and Answers: Jessica van Dam, Fana Takahashi and Dan McGuire It’s a time of new beginnings at High Mowing, as the Class of 2010 prepares to leave our school and venture out into their own futures. More Notes asked three seniors about their plans for the months and years ahead. We also offered them a chance to reflect upon what they are leaving behind. More interviews to come in our next issue, too.
Q: How long have you been at High Mowing? Jessica: I’ve been a student here for the past four years. Q: What will you do after Graduation? A: I am going to Mercyhurst College to study Forensic Anthropology
and —possibly — minor in Psychology. In case you are wondering, Forensic Anthropology and Physical Anthropology are the study of human remains, particularly the bones. Forensic Anthropology is applied to criminal cases where the deceased is too decomposed for a medical examiner to identify. Physical Anthropology, although similar, is more commonly applied to the field of Archaeology, which is the study of past human societies.
Q: Did High Mowing prepare you for this course of study? A: High Mowing gave me a well-rounded education which I can apply to any career.
Although some of our science offerings may not be as rigorous as those at other high schools, I am sure I will be able to catch up as I study more science for my Forensic Anthropology major — and I know I will excel and succeed. After all, I was accepted into the honors program at Mercyhurst College based upon my performance at High Mowing. Jessica van Dam Class of 2010
Q: What is your best High Mowing memory? A: Oh, to pick just one memory is much too difficult! But there were
several classes which I should mention. Sophomore Geometry with Robert Sim was one of the best academic classes I have ever had. It challenged and engaged me, it was fun and I still remember everything I learned in that class. I loved doing proofs and even did extra ones because they were so much fun.