Seniors walk down memory lane

Sophia Mattioli

Though attending college will bring many new experiences for graduating seniors, they'll leave behind years of bonding and good eats. To get an idea of what the Class of 2023 will miss most, we asked a few seniors

Skating on and off since she was little, Samantha Shetty is going to miss the

"I'm probably going to miss the rink the most," Shetty said.

Most recently, Shetty took on a coaching gig at Nazareth Ice Oasis in San Mateo. After attending Nazareth's classes for several years, Shetty was asked to

"Nazareth took me from student to coach. I hope I can find an equally welcoming community wherever I end up attending university," Shetty

Amelia Clevenger:

Richie Mondragon:

"I don't know what I'll do without Otoko," said Amelia Clevenger, senior at Carlmont, referring to the Redwood Shores staple, Otoko Sushi. "I probably go to Otoko at least once a week."

After years of consistent service, Clevenger is not quite ready to leave behind her favorite restaurant. Otoko serves everything from ramen and soba to sashimi and nigiri. The food is good, but the service is even better.

"They know me by name; even the sushi chef gives me a smile whenever I walk in," Clevenger said.

For senior Richie Mondragon, his place of work became a second home for him.

"I am going to miss showing up everyday to work and make shakes," Mondragon said, currently employed at the local burger joint Jack's Prime.

The Jack's Prime community welcomed Mondragon with open arms. "I never thought I'd say that I would miss work, but here we are."