DECKED OUT FOR DECISION DAY

By LINDSEY BULLERDICK

Mascots and slogans flooded the halls of WHS on Tuesday, May 1st, as seniors celebrated Decision Day.  Each senior proudly sported an eye-catching T-shirt stating the name of the college they will be attending in the fall.  This day is highly anticipated among each graduating class as it celebrates the achievements that have led seniors to their chosen university.

The tradition of Decision Day goes far beyond WHS and is celebrated nationally as universities across the nation designate May 1st as their commitment deadline.  Seniors all around the United States sport their college merchandise and take a universal sigh of relief as the college admissions process officially comes to an end.  

LINDSEY BULLERDICK FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

For most seniors, the excitement of this day comes from the fact that they can finally share with the world where they will continuing their education. For others, the excitement comes from learning about where their peers will spend the next four years.  Senior Julia Foley expressed, “It was really nice and exciting to see where everyone is going next year.”  

Wizard Nation beamed with pride as the Class of 2018 declared where they would be continuing their education. Each student’s announcement was met with great congratulations from teachers, faculty, and students alike.  “Everyone was really supportive and happy for each other. The whole school day was a lot of fun,” Foley beamed.  

Most seniors consider Decision Day to be the start of their college experience and, therefore, the end of their efforts in high school.  This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “senioritis” and the figurative condition plagues the graduating class year after year.  While many students claim to experience this as early as September, most agree that it only worsens after committing to the university of their choice.  

Following Decision Day, many seniors echoed this sentiment. Senior Michael Lindberg agreed.  “Knowing that I’ve committed to my top school definitely puts a strain on my level of motivation for the rest of the school year, but we don’t have much left and I want to make it count!”  Hang in there, seniors! Decision Day was the first step towards the college experience the Class of 2018 has been waiting for.