Celebrating Seniors

Luke Soule “

Racing to get back from Mega Hot ” Chicken with the homies while bumping Jack Harlow.

Sian Moon “

Being Homecoming Court partners with Neiko Pittman and doing our ” handshake on the red carpet during the Homecoming rally.

Olivia Andrade “

My favorite H.S. memory is performing in ‘Illusive Impression.’ I’ll never forget how lucky I was to be in a show with ” such talented, kind, helpful, loving and fun cast members!

Aaliyah Cedillo “

”Going to CIF with my cheer squad in Temecula.

Bryce Blackwell “

My favorite high school memory is that I got to be with the friends I love, as well as doing the things I love, like ” theater, Hip Hop and performing at rallies and plays.

Elizabeth Banescu “

My favorite memory from high school was competing at WGI World Championships with the colorguard ” in 2019 and spending time with my best friends and teammates.

Samantha Serrano Austyn Malynn

My favorite high school memory was performing at every rally with this “ I’d say my friend group’s tradition of watching the sunset together, on the amazing, talented group of people. As last day of school, will always be one captain of the Hip Hop team, I am so of my most treasured memories. Ever blessed to have met such wonderful since freshman year, we’ve walked people and share our great gift of dance together to the top of the hill my with the rest of the school. As we seniors neighborhood sits on, and watched take the next big step of our lives, we the sunset- all while running around, send our best wishes and cheers to the making copious amounts of inside next generations of Hip Hop. Thank you West Ranch for all of the love and support you have shown us throughout our years in high school.” jokes and laughing till our faces physically hurt. ”

HOW TO CELEBRATE

YOUR SENIOR YEAR

Like every senior class before us, the Class of 2020 was supposed to experience a long goodbye for our final semester of high school. A promise was given to us when we were freshmen: After three years, we would be the kings and queens of West Ranch, completing our final victory lap before we’re thrown into the adult world. Instead, the time of our lives has ended with heartbreak as everything from prom to graduation is cancelled. The Class of 2020 will most likely remember their senior year as the year of almostmemories, the year of what could have happened and everything that did not happen. Yet, big or small, there are still ways that you can celebrate your senior year from the safety of your home. It might not be the same thing as what was supposed to happen, but here are some ways to make the best out of a disappointing senior year.

1Dance to Your Favorite Music

Listening to music and jamming Many artists are also offering out to some tunes is a great way to livestreams and virtual concerts, so release yourself from the world. Many even though you can’t see them in artists are releasing music, so go and person, you’ll have a chance to hear support them by streaming their them play online. Tune in whenever albums! Even expand your musical you hear that an artist you like is horizon and listen to music you may playing and have a dance party in have never listened to before. your room.

2Shop for Clothes Online

Treat yourself for finishing high school by going online shopping! Many storefronts are closed but have websites with tons of sales to splurge your graduation money on. Revamp your wardrobe so that when you come out of quarantine, your outfits will be on-point.

However, be mindful of the environment and what clothing brands you choose to buy from. Depop or Poshmark are great places to go shopping while still being mindful of the environment. Both are online marketplaces where people are able to buy and sell pre-owned items, giving clothing a second chance at life. There are some amazing apps and websites to find one-of-a-kind vintage pieces that can’t be found in stores. Take this opportunity to find a style that you love and want to try out.

3Host a Zoom Party

Zoom meetings are a great way to stay connected with your friends even if you can’t physically see them. Communication is important in a time like this, so don’t be afraid to reach out to your friends and set up a meeting.

4Store Memories in a Scrapbook

5Cook a Celebration Feast

6Celebrate With Family

With features like annotation and screen sharing, users can have movie nights with their friends on Zoom. Everything is so accessible, so be sure to use that to your advantage. Even host a Zoom graduation party with your fellow peers!

This year has taught us all to in the future, you will be able to find cherish the memories that we make them in a book, something that will and to not take life for granted. With instantly bring a smile to your face. that in mind, make a scrapbook with Take the photos you already have in your favorite memories from high your phone, print them out, and you school. That way, when you want to are ready to start scrapbooking! flip back to your high school days

Lastly, celebrate your senior year times. Have family game nights, with your family. They are your movie nights, make TikToks with number one supporters and helped them and make sure you tell them get you to where you are now. Take you love them. this time to be with your family and be grateful for them in these tough

Bake yourself a cake or cook your favorite meal to celebrate your accomplishments with all the extra time you have on your hands. Hold a graduation feast by baking a graduation cake that you would have had the day of graduation and cooking yourself a senior breakfast or dinner that no restaurant can compete with. There are unlimited amount of recipes you can find online so find a couple you would like to try out and learn them. This can also be a great way for your family to bond. Gather in the kitchen, crank up the music, and just start baking!

SENIOR SUPERLATIVES

Photos provided by the students featured.