Survival guide to senior year for underclassmen

Baylee Comer | Co-Editor-in-Chief

Senior year can be equally the most trying and wearisome year of high school, but senior year can be one of the most enjoyable years of an educational career. For any freshman, sophomore or junior wondering how to survive his or her senior year, the Class of 2020 put together some of the top tips to surviving the last year (or even the rest of high school).

Tip #1: Prepare to miss it.

I would say the one thing I wish I knew before my senior year was how much I would miss it. I remember going to school one Friday and then the following Monday never being able to come back again. Take advantage of it while you can.” - Dakota Browning

Tip #2: Roll with it.

Something I wish I knew before my senior year would be to know how fast things can change. You start to grow up and find out what you want to do in your life. And it can honestly be stressful, and you can always change your mind. And to just know that there are so many options out in the world, and just not what you thought you wanted to do when you were a freshman.” - Sydney Middleton

Tip #3: Focus on it.

I think just staying driven and focused on what your plans are, [or developing your plans]. Always work towards a certain goal throughout your senior year to prepare for your young adult life.” - Ally Hall

Tip #4: Work hard for it.

...Don’t slack off. Most people don’t understand how far something such as a high school diploma can take you in life. Everybody thinks if you don’t go to college you ain’t going to be successful. I had started to work over Coronacation and I’m already making more than I could ever [think] of making at this age. Trust the process and believe in yourself and you will be successful in life.”

Tip #5: Listen to it.

Definitely listen to your teachers, they know more than what you think they know. They give the best advice you can think of!” - Sydney Middleton

Tip #6: Appreciate it.

A lot of my senior year, I was complaining and expressing my excitement to graduate. Unfortunately, I regret ever making those statements because of COVID-19...If you get the chance to experience your last high school memories, cherish them and never take these moments for granted.” - Ally Hall

Your senior year is the most important, so live it up. Go to as many games as possible, because it will be those last games you get to go to as a high school student.” - Ally Hall