As the school year comes to an end, students are not only thinking about finals and summer plans with friends, but they are also reflecting on moments that made their year unforgettable. For students, it could be anything from everyday events to special occasions that are highlights of their year.
For many students, school events stand out the most. Spirit weeks, dances, and fundraisers are all things that take them out of their normal routines and keep them connected with friends in a fun way. These events can bring joy that sticks around even after. It can keep students and staff connected.
Another way that students reflect is by looking at past achievements. Any achievement matters, even basic ones. Whether it was finishing a big project, reaching a personal goal, or getting honors, they all still matter. Students can look at an achievement and reflect. For some, it can be about the effort that you put in along the way, more than the achievement itself.
Freshman Phalene Hoppes’s favorite memory this year was the freshman 5k or the Charity Basketball game because, in the 5k, she pushed herself, and it felt good to get away from schoolwork. In the Charity Basketball game, it was a very exciting and close game, and she had fun working the Tri-M stand. She feels a lot more accomplished this year because of figuring out her career, succeeding on the honor roll, getting honors breakfast, and advancing to officer in clubs. She would like to relive walking into high school for the first time because of the nostalgic moments it gives her. If she could tell the beginning of the year self one thing it would be to not wait until the last minute to do work.
Freshman Briley Reinert’s favorite memory was Java Jam because it was pretty cool seeing students that you go to school sing. She thinks a lot of people matured this year so it was better for her. She would relive publications class because she thinks she could have done better especially at the beginning of the year. She would tell her beginning of the year self to just lock in on schoolwork.
