During some part of our childhood, we’ve heard our parents say “Enjoy it while you can.” Of course this is probably confusing to a person at the age of 18, however, Delta High School seniors are beginning to realize that they will have to take their own control of their lives.
“I’m really hopeful. I have really strict parents growing up and I think growing up I felt, like, a bit limited as to what I could do. So now that I’m moving out I feel like I’ll be able to be 100% my own person.” said Ana Asavei.
Independence is important, especially to new high school graduates, due to the fact that independence enables them to live life on their own terms. It grants new graduates the ability to reach their goals and aspirations without having to depend on others. “So right after high school, I’m going to go play football at CMU[Colorado Mesa University]. The fall camp starts in the first week of August and then I’ll major in either Business Administration or Business Marketing and…then hopefully graduate with my business degree and my apprenticeship in [electrical construction] and then start my own business,” said Talan Hulet.
High school is definitely a unique experience, especially when it is your final year. Our peers have a huge impact on our high school experience and it’s important to connect with each other. Part of growing up is making new friends and getting to discover new ideas with one another, especially when the older folks say that making friends is harder when you’re an adult.
“I think that I’ve got friendships at a wide range, like I know a lot of people and it’s not just surface level,” said Aidan Schmalz. In the end, high school seniors are transitioning into changes unforeseen, such as fears of separating from their closest friends or even leaving their hometown within itself. However, these transitions can never be prepared for, no matter how hard one tries. But in the end, these changes will allow seniors to transition into unique experiences, influential to new skills and new futures.
