Senior year changes your perspective on life. You take interest in new things, build unbreakable bonds with new people, and identify who you are. During freshman year, senior year felt an eternity away, but time flew by fast. It didn’t really hit me that I was a senior until I was holding the fake diploma, getting my senior portraits taken with Prestige. In the blink of an eye, I’ll be wearing my cap and gown and walking across the stage.
The things you experience in high school mold you into a more mature person. The majority of the maturing occurs during senior year due to the increased responsibility of making choices regarding life after high school. Senior year is destined to be filled with unforgettable memories. Prom. Graduation. Senior trip. However, there’s the overwhelming stress of studying for college entry exams, applying for college, and preparing to enter the adult world, while simultaneously trying to balance schoolwork, selfcare, and a healthy social life.
Senior year is a year of last chances. For that reason, you’re suddenly inspired to go out of your comfort zone and try new things. Senior year also denotes a change in self-confidence. You are more relaxed, yet stressed at the same time.
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There are 2,700 students in my school; 532 are in my senior class. I see a new face every day. During my senior portraits, I saw some seniors, who I didn’t even know were seniors. I consider myself to be an attentive person, however, I find it a little sad that I’ve had four years to develop friendships with these people but didn’t. After high school, I will most likely never see them again. What will become of them? Will they go on to do something big for this world?
Senior year is a constant reminder that I am growing up. The thought of leaving high school is extremely terrifying. I act like I have everything together, but I have no idea what I’m doing. College was just this distant goal, but every day that goal is closer to reality. I know I’m an intelligent individual who is capable of so much. My biggest challenge? Me. Since this is my last year of high school, I have done a lot of soul-searching and self-analysis. I am mentally and academically preparing myself to excel in college. The chance to go to college is a privilege that I will not take for granted.
As I am typing this, there are 131 days left until my graduation. I’m at the top of the food chain now, but will shortly be back at the bottom as college freshman. College. Such a frightening word. Transitioning out of high school into college is an overwhelming process. Thankfully, I’m not in this alone. My family, teachers, and friends have been there to support me throughout this tough journey. To express my gratitude, I gave them my favorite senior portrait with a personalized message on it. My portraits symbolize that I survived the rollercoaster ride that is high school.
Not everyone is fortunate to say that. Years from now, I will look back at my senior portraits and remember the moment I was standing in that room, getting my picture taken, and beginning to end a chapter of my life. My portraits have a deeper meaning than a mandatory yearbook photo. When I look at them, they remind me of the journey I’ve been treading on these past four years. It’s an indescribable feeling, but somehow the pictures capture all my unspoken words and feelings about ending this chapter of my life.
