SENIORS CELEBRATE THEIR FUTURES WITH FOOD, FRIENDS AND FUN

By NICOLE QUINONES

Monday, May 1st was National Decision Day.  It is a day to celebrate high school seniors who have decided which college they will attend.  This year, the class of 2017 decided to add a little twist to this yearly tradition.

The senior class officers came up with the idea to hold a potluck dinner for the class of 2017.  Instead of celebrating only the students who have decided to choose the college path, they wanted to include all seniors.  It was a night to celebrate all decisions; some students plan to serve their country, some will enter into the work force and some might even take a year off to travel.  The night was planned and coordinated by class officers Carly Sacco (President), Lizmari Pena-Perez (Vice President), Kristen Fothergill (Treasurer) and Heather Raleigh (Secretary), along with the class advisors, Mr. Clough and Mrs. Connolly, who made her famous “award winning” chili.

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It was an amazing time for seniors enjoying dinner and dessert brought by the students while laughing with their friends and taking pictures together in the shirts representing their future. President Carly Sacco shared her thoughts about the event, “I think the event went really well. A lot of people came and there was an assortment of foods and desserts. Also, everyone took some good photos and I think everyone enjoyed just hanging out with their friends and eating food.”  You could see the excitement radiating off every senior, as they prepared to embark on their next journey. 

The class of 2017 is going to do extraordinary things. They are a class with a bond like no other. Looking around the large cafeteria and seeing the smiles and celebrating, it was obvious that the students of the class 0f 2017 all get along and care about each other.  The dinner was a way to get seniors together and remind them of this bond. During a speech that was made by Mr. Clough and Mrs. Connolly, Mr. Clough told the class, “This has been a phenomenal group, a group I love being a part of… thank you for letting me be a part of your crazy lives for the last four years.”  

Thank you to everyone who came out to the dinner and brought a dish! The officers and advisors greatly appreciate your coming out to celebrate with them.  Good luck to the class of 2017.  You will all succeed in whatever you choose to do!