As the countdown to graduation begins, seniors find themselves looking back on all the long last memories that shaped their high school experience. Memories come from all different milestones whether it’s shared experiences such as prom, homecoming, and football games or smaller everyday moments with friends. Together, these experiences tell the story of a class that has overcome many challenges including cell phone policies and three different schedules. Before turning the page to the next chapter, seniors are taking time to reflect on all the unforgettable memories that made their final year one of a kind.
Favorite Memories
“Sitting in the hallway and talking with friends before school” – Ashley Confer
“Opening-Closing night of the musical. Ms.Sullivan was an amazing addition to the drama program and made the musical so fun.” – Emily Smith
“When my friends and I signed up to play in a volleyball tournament. The tournament was fun but fun and we loved playing against other teams.” – Naralyn Ubaldo Anzures
“Coming back from the Marching Band state championships and there were fire trucks guiding the buses back to the school at one in the morning” – Adam Gruber
Funny Moments
“Breaking a chair during NJGPA testing in the gym” – Evan Beaugris
“In our open lunch during the winter I was too busy yapping to notice a patch of icy snow. I slipped and fell really hard. All of my friends were watching and they still like to bring it up for a good laugh.” – Caroline Nash
“One time a friend of mine threw up and it made the whole school stink for the rest of the day. We still make fun of them to this day..” – Kevin Hernandez
“One time there was a fire drill while I was out in open lunch, plus it was raining, so while kids were getting wet, I was there, with my umbrella, eating my lunch” – Diego F Alfaro Claros
Favorite Class Memories
“In Algebra 2, Ms. Rath brought in an inflatable log when we were studying about log functions in class.” – Anshul Kumar
“English class, listening to Mr. Evans funny stories that are somehow related to the lesson we were learning.” – Faith Staten
“Freshman year in Mr. Tucker’s Honors Biology class. The last day before spring break he wore a spongebob hat and hit the griddy.” – Carol Gurney
“Forensics, because we did a lot of labs and it helped me find my path. After taking the class I’ve decided that my second choice to major in would be forensics.” – Daisy Carranza
Everyone Should…
“Join Genesis club. It is a great way to get out and meet new people while getting service hours at the same time” – John Jagiello
“Go to football games and music concerts” – Rushali Betala
“Everyone should definitely take part in the clubs and activities that our high school has to offer. Joining clubs at our school is a great way to connect with people who have similar interests as you, and allows you to interact with people in different grade levels.” – Rhodellen Halliday
“Everyone should get dressed up and go to homecoming” – Kayla Cockrill
Sports
“My favorite memory from fencing is near the end of my season. This year I got to fence one of my friends, we laughed after each and every point scored. I will always remember the kindness of that team and our own team.” – Landon Keller
“One of my favorite FNL memories was Junior year and it started to snow during the game. The snow looked so calming and cool as it fell and it was so much fun to experience it with my friends.” – Trinity Blomquist
“During Friday Night Lights when we got to cheer under the lights for the SHS football team, especially the year they almost won the division” – Casey Barna
“Competing in the state tournament for Unified Bowling” – Justin Rodriguez Castillo
Best Advice
“Go to everything, because if you don’t you’ll regret it when you can’t go anymore. “ – Juliana Furino
“No dream is too big but make sure you take a second to stop and relax” – Alexandria Cotte
“Do a sport” – Alexander Canares
“It’s okay to fail. It helps you adjust and do better the next time” – Brayden Van Nest
Change is important
“I’ve become the person I’ve always wanted to be” – Ava Cirafesi
“I have learned to apply myself” – Jake Masciulli
“I have learned to prioritize the right things” – Esteban Tamayo
