As the month of January comes to an end, so does the first semester of Class of 2025’s senior year. As the seniors have about five months left of high school, students will start to decide what their future holds for them. Decision day is May 1st, which seems far away, but the time will fly and graduation will also be here before we know it. Many students are excited to graduate, but also sad to leave behind their friends they made over the years. As the last semester approaches the Class of 2025 awaits graduation and the start of their future.
There are so many options of what seniors can do with their futures. Whether it’s going to college, trade school, or starting to work, everyone has a different path for them. The last semester of senior year will be packed with tough decisions and many important events. Choosing your path for the next few years is definitely a struggle, but May will come soon and the right decisions will be here before you know it.
Currently, many students are still unsure where they will be attending college or what they are going to do with their futures.
“I am still undecided on where, but I plan to attend a four year college,” Maddie Lynch, New Hartford Senior, said. “I will likely major in economics on a pre-law track.”
As Lynch waits for decision to come back from colleges, she is set on becoming a Lawyer and knows she wants to major in economics. Like many of her fellow students, her decision on where she will be in the next four years is still awaiting.
Sofia Dainotto, New Hartford Senior, says, “I plan on attending SUNY Geneseo and I will major in Childhood Education.”
Dainotto applied to Geneseo through the Early Action in hopes of receiving a decision back early, and she did. Sofia was ecstatic about her response from Geneseo and can’t wait for her future.
Ella Thompson, New Hartford senior, says, “I plan on going to Utica University and studying psychology and getting my real estate license from MVCC.”
Thompson is juggling both a college education as well as starting a career in real estate by getting her license at MVCC. These opportunities are exciting to see as Thompson strives to get a bright start to her future after graduation.
Wilkenson Joseph, New Hartford senior, says, “I am committed to SUNY Cortland, as a four year student majoring in exercise science and playing DIII football.”
Joseph is excited for the new opportunities that lie in his future, and continuing his football career at SUNY Cortland.
As for academics, many seniors are already experiencing the never ending “senioritis”. As graduation approaches, it is important to continue to maintain good grades and effort in projects and final exams. If performance shows a steep enough decrease, colleges can rescind their acceptances. Colleges continue to watch how you’re performing and they expect consistency in your grades. Some students also don’t want to lower their averages before graduation that could impact them receiving honors recognition. Continuing to build your skills before college is also extremely important.
Many seniors are reminiscing the memories they made during their years at New Hartford.
“My favorite memory at school was prom because it was such a fun time to hang out with our grade outside of the classroom.” comments Maddie Lynch.
“I will miss seeing my friends in the hallways and going to lunch together, I will miss my friends because of the opportunities New Hartford has given me to create lifelong friendships,” says Sofia Dainotto.
Ella Thompson also says, “I will miss seeing all my friends and favorite teachers and staff.”
The end of senior year has many exciting events ahead. Senior trips, the last day of school, senior ball, and graduation, as well as graduation parties are all filled with the last memories the senior class will experience together. These times will create long lasting memories before everyone parts and goes their separate ways.
